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Directive 8020 is OUT NOW!
Directive 8020 is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Consoles... 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 co…
Directive 8020 - Global Release Timings
Directive 8020 is out in just 2 days! Not sure when it unlocks in your region and want to be ready to play it as soon as it does? Consult Corinth's release map: Note: You may also need to download an additional data upd…
Directive 8020 PC System Requirements
The minimum and recommended PC specifications for Directive 8020 are below: Time is running out to pre-order Directive 8020 and qualify for the limited time offer of the free Digital Deluxe upgrade. Pre-purchase to get…
Crew Transmission #04
In this fourth episode we join our audio team as they break down how sound plays a vital role in building tension aboard the Cassiopeia, from the creaks of the ship itself to the terrifying sounds lurking in the darknes…
Directive 8020 UK Preview Event
On April 22nd, we invited over 70 press and creators to our Earth Day Training Programme, where they got to experience a final hands-on with Directive 8020, and were thrown into a real-life scene onboard the Cassiopeia…
Crew Transmission #03
In this third episode we welcome you aboard the Cassiopeia! Join us as we take you behind the scenes of this deep-space vessel, from it’s pristine beginnings to something far more… unsettling. Watch as the ship evolves…
STEAM PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN
Announced at the Galaxies Spring 2026 showcase, Steam pre-orders are now open for cinematic sci-fi survival horror Directive 8020. Launching Tuesday, May 12th here's everything you need to know in 60 Seconds: Steam pre-…
Crew Transmission #02
In this second episode, we introduce you to humanity’s (potential) new home, and the corporation taking us there... (Spoiler Warning - Watch at your own risk) Crew Transmissions are a series of developer diaries that wi…
Crew Transmission #01
Crew Transmissions are a series of developer diaries that will offer a deep dive into the characters and world of our upcoming survival horror game, Directive 8020. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with mem…
New Directive 8020 Multiplayer Trailer
Premiered at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase spotlighting the return of couch-coop 'Movie Night' mode, check out our brand-new trailer here: Don’t Play Alone, Survive Together Alongside the single-player experienc…
Directive 8020 Release Date Reveal
We're proud to announce that our sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, will launch May 12 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now live across PlayStation 5 and Xbo…
Directive 8020 at IGN Fan Fest 2025
Premiered at IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition, Directive 8020 showcased never before seen gameplay, offering a glimpse at a claustrophobic first-person sequence. Young, played by Lashana Lynch (No Time To Die, The Woman…
Directive 8020 at Gamescom 2025
Catch Up with the Gamescom Summary Recap We’ve wrapped everything into a Gamescom 2025 Recap, available now. Expect behind-the-scenes scares, developer insights, and a closer look at the choices—and consequences—players…
The Dark Pictures Gear Store is now open!
To celebrate 6 years of The Dark Pictures, we thought it was about time we made a gear store for you to represent your favourite games with exclusive apparel, collectibles and more. The Curator’s repository is full of d…
13 Minutes of Prologue Gameplay
The Directive 8020 team have landed at Gamescom with lots to share, including hands-on demos for press and influencers, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews, and more. Fancy getting an exclusive sneak peek at what we…
An Update about Directive 8020
Directive 8020 Digital Deluxe Edition
In Directive 8020: Digital Deluxe Edition play in costume as your favourite Dark Pictures characters, change your view with the filter pack, discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content in the digital artbook, put the e…
Trust No-one Trailer and Introducing Turning Points
Debuted at the Future Games Show Summer showcase, watch our latest 'Trust No-one' trailer and hear Creative Director, Will Doyle unveil Directive 8020's brand new mechanic - Turning Points. Trust No-one A new world. A n…
Meet the full Cassiopeia Crew
The Cassiopeia is fully outfitted as a colony craft but will be flying with a vastly reduced crew. Comprising of astronauts from around the globe, and accompanied by Corinth CEO Lamarcus Williams, the Cassiopeia’s crew…
Meet the Crew - Brianna 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...…
