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Supermassive Games has pinned a firm release date for its next entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 will arrive on May 12. The studio also released a fresh trailer that highlights the game's tense atmosphere, stealth moments, and dramatic choices. The title swaps the series' usual settings for a science‑fiction horror tale aboard a downed colony ship near Tau Ceti f.

  • Cast and premise: Players follow pilot Briana Young, played by Lashana Lynch, as a shape‑shifting alien menace begins imitating crew members and sowing mistrust aboard the stricken vessel.
  • Gameplay evolution: While still choice‑heavy and cinematic, Directive 8020 emphasizes more active play with stealth mechanics and larger explorable areas compared to earlier entries.
  • Multiplayer options: The campaign supports single‑player or local five‑player co‑op at launch; an online multiplayer mode is scheduled to arrive later as a free update.
  • New systems: A "Turning Points" rewind feature lets players revisit key decisions to explore alternate outcomes or save favored characters, while a hardcore Survivor Mode enforces permanent death with no retries.
  • Release context and platforms: Originally postponed from an October 2025 window amid studio restructuring, Directive 8020 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 12.
Source: Game Informer