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Directive 8020

Supermassive Games
Available on
PS5
  • PS Plus required for online play
  • In-game purchases optional
  • Supports up to 5 online players with PS Plus
  • Online play optional
  • 1 - 5 players
  • 5 online players
  • Accessibility features (29)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
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Directive 8020 - Story Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games
Directive 8020 - Story Reveal Trailer | PS5 Games
Directive 8020 screenshot depicting a crew member on board a space ship.
Directive 8020 screenshot depicting a close up shot of a man in a space suit.
Directive 8020 screenshot depicting a character looking out over the hull of a ship during a space walk.
Directive 8020 screenshot showing two characters hurtling away from each other in space after an apparent explosion
Directive 8020 screenshot showing two identical characters - one points a gun at the other's head, the other advancing with an electrical weapon at their side
Directive 8020 screenshot showing four shadowy figures stood in a light doorway and a tendril of alien monster is stuck from floor to ceiling
Directive 8020 screenshot showing a character transforming into a monster on one side of their face and body
Directive 8020 screenshot showing a deceased character's body floating in zero gravity as an electrical weapon floats away from their head
Directive 8020 screenshot showing three characters completing work as part of extravehicular activity
Directive 8020 screenshot showing Young lying down in what looks like a bed on the space colony ship
Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting a bright purple light over an alien landscape.

What is Directive 8020?

Fight to survive as an alien infiltrates your ship… and your crew.

From the creators of Until Dawn and The Quarry comes a cinematic, sci-fi horror adventure that blends intense survival gameplay with meaningful choices and a branching storyline.

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 realise 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.

Directive 8020 promotional screenshot depicting a planet from space.

Key features

Why you should play Directive 8020

Supermassive's next narrative-driven adventure pushes their signature design into bold new territories.

Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting the main character Young.

Cutting-edge cinematic horror

Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.

Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting a human character covered in alien-looking growths.

Real-time alien threat

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.  

Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting a number of astronauts entering through a brightly lit doorway.

Play alone or with friends

Recruit up to five players to join you on your mission. Choose which crew members to control and work together with your friends to survive alien infiltrators, deadly dilemmas and catastrophic system failures.

Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting one character pointing a gun directly at another.

An unpredictable peril

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.

Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting a crucial moment of choice for the player to help another or run.

Rewind decisions

Rewrite your destiny and change the course of the story with our new Turning Points story tree. Uncover multiple endings, unlock hidden paths, and save your crew from their fateful deaths.

Directive 8020 promotional screenshot depicting a planet from space.

A character-driven narrative

Meet the crew

Get to know the five playable crew members of the Cassiopeia and their roles in the expedition to Tau Ceti f.

Render of the Character 'Stafford' from Directive 8020.

Stafford

A veteran explorer and the first man on Mars, Commander Stafford now leads Corinth's mission with the same determination that defined his career. For him, this is more than a mission - it’s a legacy.  A legacy that is in your hands...

Render of the Character 'Eisele' from Directive 8020.

Eisele

Laura Eisele doesn’t just build systems - she builds futures. As Senior Mission Officer, her vision and technical mastery have shaped the Cassiopeia from blueprint to launch. No one – or thing – knows the ship better.

Render of the Character 'Cooper' from Directive 8020.

Cooper

Dr. Samantha Cooper brings a rare combination of medical expertise and battlefield resilience to the Cassiopeia. A seasoned medic and a survivor, she is unwavering in her mission to protect life.  No matter the cost. 

Render of the Character 'Cernan' from Directive 8020.

Cernan

Aboard the Cassiopeia, every team member matters. Technical Engineer Josef Cernan is not only a systems expert - he’s the connective tissue that keeps the mission running smoothly, both technically and emotionally.  How well the mission goes is up to you.

Render of the Character 'Young' from Directive 8020.

Young

Pilot Brianna Young is one of Corinth’s most promising talents. Driven, focused, and fiercely capable, she joins the mission to Tau Ceti f to honour her father’s legacy - and forge her own.  She’s one of a kind. Well... she used to be. 

Promotional screenshot from Directive 8020 depicting several astronauts floating in the vacuum of space.
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PS5 Standard Edition console with DualSense wireless controller in white.

PS5 Features

How innovative PS5 features enhance Directive 8020

Adaptive triggers

Get up close and personal with grotesque alien threats using adaptive triggers to simulate a realistic resistance for your every action. Feel the weight of your choices like never before and be transported to the cold abyss of space.

Haptic feedback

From the creak of the ship’s hull to chasing footsteps and characters’ pounding heartbeats, haptic feedback from the DualSense® wireless controller enhances your experience where every sensation could be your last. 

Tempest 3D audio tech

Immerse yourself in a living, breathing world with spatial audio that amplifies your time onboard the Cassiopeia, heightening your senses and leaving you at the mercy of every carefully crafted sound. 

Stunning visuals

Harnessing the power of the PS5 console and utilising Unreal Engine 5 for the first time, explore a new and terrifying world in stunning 4K that brings next-generation cinematic horror to life.

Ultra-high speed SSD

Instantly pick up where you left off and never miss a beat with uninterrupted cutscene to gameplay transitions for a seamless cinematic experience that always keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Genres:
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