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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020

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May 12th, 2026

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Systems
Playstation Logo
Xbox-1
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Survival Horror Psychological Horror Adventure
Developer(s):

Supermassive Games

Publisher(s)

Supermassive Games

Platform(s)

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC

ESRB

Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Released

May 12th, 2026

Multiplayer

Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

Steam Deck Compatibility

Unknown

Developer(s)
Supermassive Games
Publisher(s)
Supermassive Games
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Released
May 12th, 2026
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Official Trailer

Guides(22)

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Directive 8020: How to Restore Power to Control Room Door in Episode 3 (No Games)
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Directive 8020: How to Keep Everyone Alive (Humanitarian Trophy/Achievement)
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Carter's Utility Strap Directive 8020
Directive 8020: How to Find Carter's Utility Strap (Lost and Found Trophy)
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Password1 Trophy:Achievement in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Hack Williams' Computer? (Password1 Trophy/Achievement)
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We Have Reserves Trophy in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Send Second Team For Redirecting Fuel (We Have Reserves Trophy/Achievement)
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Restoring Power to the Drawbridge in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Restore Power to the Drawbridge
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How to get Charybdis Probe Serial Number Directive 8020
Directive 8020: Where to Find Probe's Serial Number in Episode 7 (Charybdis)
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Directive 8020: How to Find Real Anders (Search Party) in Episode 7?
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News(3)

Directive 8020 Dark Pictures Release Date
New Dark Pictures Horror Game Finally Secures Release Date After Delay
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Supermassive Games Lays Off Staff and Delays Its New Sci-Fi Horror Game
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Directive 8020 Horror Game Has Serious 'The Thing' Vibes
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Videos(5)

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Directive 8020 - Official Pre-Order Trailer
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Directive 8020 - Trust No-One Story Trailer
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Directive 8020 - Nolan Stafford Character Trailer
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Directive 8020 - Official Story Trailer
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Directive 8020 Could Start a Thrilling New Era in The Dark Pictures Anthology
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Images(210)

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Directive 8020 Review
Directive 8020 Review: Gripping Space Horror With Room for Doubt
8/10

Directive 8020 takes a bold step forward for cinematic horror, even as some of its biggest choices could have used a little more uncertainty.

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May 11, 2026
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Directive 8020 Kicks Off Dark Pictures Season 2 with a Whimper
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How to Restore Power Control Room Door Directive 8020
Directive 8020: How to Restore Power to Control Room Door in Episode 3 (No Games)
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How to Save Everyone in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Keep Everyone Alive (Humanitarian Trophy/Achievement)
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Carter's Utility Strap Directive 8020
Directive 8020: How to Find Carter's Utility Strap (Lost and Found Trophy)
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Password1 Trophy:Achievement in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Hack Williams' Computer? (Password1 Trophy/Achievement)
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We Have Reserves Trophy in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Send Second Team For Redirecting Fuel (We Have Reserves Trophy/Achievement)
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Restoring Power to the Drawbridge in Directive 8020 Featured Image
Directive 8020: How to Restore Power to the Drawbridge
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