Directive 8020is set to kick off the second season ofTheDark Pictures Anthology. Switching things up from the previous season,Directive8020is taking the series to space for a full-blown alien-centered horror romp. This marks the first heavy sci-fi story for the anthology series, and based on previews, its cosmic horror approach appears to be heavily influenced by films likeThe ThingandAlien.
Last year,Directive 8020was announced via teaser trailer, but much of the game’s story was still kept under wraps. While it was clear from that first sneak peek thatDirective8020embraces intense body horror, the newest trailer to be revealed at the recent Sony State of Play promises plenty of grotesque moments waiting on the horizon. Extra glimpses of the game were intriguing enough, but even more exciting is that the title finally has a release date set in stone. Slated for May 23, 2025,Directive8020is arriving at the perfect time.
Directive 8020 is Set to Kick Off the Halloween Season
The month of October is usually the ideal stage for a lot of horror games to make their debut. Last year brought horror-filled titlesSilent Hill 2,A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, andThe Lake HouseDLC forAlan Wake 2to players. This year, it seems as thoughDirective8020is prepared to kick off the Halloween season in a big way.Directive8020demonstrates a newfound interest in cosmic horror. Between the announcement of games likeCronos:TheNewDawnand the confirmation ofanAlienIsolationsequel, terrifying tales set in mind-bending sci-fi worlds are making a comeback.
Even better,Directive8020is launching at the very beginning of the month, meaning that it can fill up the space for Halloween fans leading up to the holiday. For those who love both gaming and celebrating Halloween, having a strong roster of horror games at one’s disposal can elevate the lead-up to the holiday in an incredibly fun way.The well-timed arrival ofDirective8020hopefully brings even more horror titles along with it, so the month can be even stronger.
Directive8020stars actress Lashana Lynch as main character Brianna Young.
Gaming’s Fall Calendar is Looking Bare
As of now, much of the fall and winter looks empty in regard to video game releases. With the impending arrival ofGTA 6, it appears as though a lot of developers may be waiting to see what Rockstar announces as the official release date in order to sidestep getting swallowed by the juggernaut. However,Directive 8020has planted its flag in the fall landscape, making it one of the first upcoming games to commit to a release during this time of year.TheDarkPicturesAnthologyattracts a lot of horror fans, and even ifGTA6happens to release in proximity toDirective8020, there are bound to be a lot of gamers who buy the new chapter in order to properly get into the spooky spirit.
Season 1 ofTheDarkPicturesAnthologyran from 2019-2022.
Directive 8020 Leads the Halloween Charge
The horror genre was on full display at Sony’s State of Play, butDirective8020is seemingly the only that has embraced the nature of its genre by launching in October.Directive8020has teased a chilling atmospherethat is primed to be a great way for horror fans to enjoy the creepiness that has become synonymous with the month.
As the year continues, there will hopefully be more horror titles confirmed for October releases. The daunting task of potentiallyreleasing close toGTA6is understandable, but when it comes to this specific genre, October is the best time to debut.
