Supermassive Games unveils new trailer for Sci-Fi Horror adventure Directive 8020

Supermassive Games today revealed a brand-new gameplay trailer for its sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, as part of the Future Games Show Summer Showcase during Summer Game Fest - highlighting its newest feature, Turning Points.



The trailer plunges players into the heart of the spaceship Cassiopeia, demonstrating “The Scanner”, where crew members must be scanned to see if they’re human or alien. The action intensifies as the hydroponics bay is overrun by an alien substance, where two crewmates face off against alien mimics of themselves, and fans are introduced to horrifying Hunter Variants of characters Cernan and Williams.


The trailer also presents a major new gameplay mechanic: Turning Points. This first feature gives players the ability to rewind to pivotal points in the story, replaying decisions to unlock different narrative paths, discover missed content, or change outcomes entirely, offering a new level of player control. And for players who want the full-pressure experience, Survivor Mode keeps things unforgiving with no rewinds.

Will Doyle, Creative Director, Dark Pictures at Supermassive Games, said: “With Directive 8020, we’re introducing a brand-new major gameplay feature - Turning Points. For the first time in a Dark Pictures title, players can rewind the story to key decision moments and change the outcomes. It’s an exciting step for us, especially with a story that has branching and multiple endings. It’s all about giving players more control, more replayability, and more ways to uncover every layer of the story.”

Attendees at Summer Game Fest are invited to visit Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020 booth for a hands-on experience with an exclusive demo. The demo provides a tense introduction to the game as players explore Cassiopeia using tools such as the Tap Strap, Messenger System, and Wedge Tool. The demo builds to one of the game’s major dilemmas: a detained crewmate and a split-second decision. Do you pull the trigger, or trust them?


The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack

Play as Cassiopeia crew members wearing iconic outfits from across The Dark Pictures Anthology. Includes:
Sleep Technician Carter in Jason’s army gear from House of Ashes
Science Technician Anders in Julia’s diving outfit from Man of Medan
Each character comes with their own outfit variation from the series


Cosmic Visual Filter Pack

Customise the game’s look with three cinematic visual filters that represent each era of space missions:
60’s Filter – Classic black and white
70’s Filter – 8mm-style film grain
80’s Filter – Retro VHS aesthetic


Digital Artbook

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s visual development
Includes concept art for Tau Ceti f, the Cassiopeia, and terrifying alien transformations

Exclusive Soundtrack


Original score by Jason Graves
Includes licensed tracks and in-game music

The Dark Pictures: Exclusive Heirlooms Mission


A secret, collectable-based mission
Search for dolls and figures hidden throughout the game that unlock secrets to previous Dark Pictures games, including Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me


Directive 8020 launches on 2nd October, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).