In space, death takes many forms
GUILDFORD, England – Aug. 20, 2024 – Supermassive Games has today announced an all-new sci-fi survival horror adventure, Directive 8020, a new Dark Pictures game for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
From the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry comes an immersive cinematic horror experience. Directive 8020 blends intense survival gameplay with a branching narrative storyline featuring Hollywood actor Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King) as the groundbreaking astronaut ‘Young.’
In a dramatic step forward for the series, the game features persistent real-time threats, all-new stealth gameplay mechanics, and enhanced interactive cinematics powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Directive 8020
Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone.
Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. As they battle to survive, they are confronted with the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth.
In space, death takes many forms.
Features
- Next-Gen Cinematic Survival Horror: Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.
- Real-Time Alien Threats: Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improvised weapons, lightning reflexes, and stealth.
- Trust No One: Encounter an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey.Years of training and trust are lost among the crew when their enemy hides in plain sight. Who is human and who is not? Your choices are now more important than ever!
Directive 8020 is coming in 2025 and available to WISHLIST NOW:
Xbox Series X|S – bit.ly//Directive8020-Xbox
PlayStation 5 – bit.ly//Directive8020-Playstation
PC (Steam) – bit.ly//Directive8020-Steam
In addition, Supermassive Games invites you to join the mission and find out more: www.directive8020.com
About Lashana Lynch
Directive 8020 will feature actress Lashana Lynch as the groundbreaking astronaut ‘Young’ in an intense cinematic sci-fi horror narrative. She will next be seen starring and the co-EP of the series The Day of the Jackal with Eddie Redmayne. Previous projects include The Woman King, Bob Marley: One Love, Matilda the Musical and appearances in the MCU’s The Marvels, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Captain Marvel. Most notably, Lashana played the first black and female 007 agent ‘Nomi’ in the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, alongside Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.
About The Dark Pictures
The Dark Pictures is a series of stand-alone, cinematic horror games, designed to present a new, terrifying experience with each release. Each game features a brand-new story, setting, and new cast of characters.
About Supermassive Games
Founded in 2008, we are a BAFTA-winning game studio, developing innovative storytelling games. We have released a number of successful titles and are best known for Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology and The Quarry.
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