Directive 8020: Digital Deluxe Edition

Supermassive Games Ltd
PS5Digital Deluxe Edition
Average rating 3.76 stars out of five stars from 3.3K ratings
  • PS Plus required for online play
  • Supports up to 5 online players with PS Plus
  • Online play optional
  • 1 - 5 players
  • PS5 cloud streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • Accessibility features (29)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
  • PS Plus required for online play
  • Supports up to 5 online players with PS Plus
  • Online play optional
  • 1 - 5 players
  • PS5 cloud streaming supported only with Premium subscription
  • Accessibility features (29)
    Accessibility Features
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)

Editions:

Standard Edition
  • DIRECTIVE 8020
Digital Deluxe Edition
  • DIRECTIVE 8020
  • THE DARK PICTURES OUTFIT PACK
  • THE DARK PICTURES COLLECTIBLES
  • CINEMATIC FILTER PACK
  • DIGITAL ARTBOOK
  • DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK

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xBrittosaurus
5 stars out of 5
Rated 6/18/2026
Digital Deluxe Edition
W

This game was exactly what I was hoping for and worth the wait! The danger was truly there and the choices really mattered, which is an incredible feeling. I did face challenges braving the sneaky sneaky segments, but there is always some "don't breathe"-esque elements to these games that I just need to build a bridge and get over. While I always find that the ability to look at the story timelines gives a little bit of a spoiler based on the descriptions, we did appreciate being able to see real time the percentage of people making the same or different choices than what we had just made. Thank you so much for delivering yet another amazing game! I cannot wait to continue my Supermassive games journey with your next title!

PlasticPython
Rated 6/14/2026
Digital Deluxe Edition
Sad, I love these games usually

I will say, I absolutely love these games. I count down the seconds until new ones come out and I've played all of them. This one however, I'm sad, I genuinely dislike it. Not because of the genre, but because it felt like playing a totally different company's game. The curator is gone, for one. Two, the storyline just doesn't pull me in and is confusing with how much it jumps around to the past and present. It felt more like "just get the task done" than being drawn in by a story like with the last season. The graphics aren't as good as last season, and the gameplay mechanics just aren't there either. It felt incredibly rushed, and just like they tried to do an entirely new style of game in the wrong way. They should have stuck with the same feelings and mechanics, or changed them in a more fluid way. I just didn't enjoy the game, unfortunately. I'm hoping the next game is different, I still very much intend to play it. But I'm hoping it doesn't feel like they tried EVERYTHING from scratch and feels like they actually put love and work into the game. Cuz this one just felt like there was no heart put in it. I had minor problems with some other games. Man of Medan felt early ended. Little Hopes endings felt a little anticlimactic. But this whole game I had so many issues cuz it didn't feel like it was even made by the same devs. I'm sorry to give this review, genuinely. I love your company, I love your games prior to this. But this one felt so far from the same type of game that it just missed the mark badly. Please consider this making the next games.

KatieCat88mph
5 stars out of 5
Rated 5/27/2026
Standard Edition
Great installment in the series!

Really enjoyed the story of this game. Stealth gameplay and quick time events can be tough. Highly recommend if you like sci-fi horror. Really loved this game!

beelzenuts32381
Rated 5/23/2026
Standard Edition
Worst supermassive title yet

I enjoyed most of their games so far. Really all were at least decent. This one…is just not good. The characters are poorly written caricatures. The story is barely passable. They clearly were more focused on checking boxes than they were on making a good game. I’m honestly not sure if I’ll even finish it. The rewind mechanic could’ve been cool if I cared more. Also, if you want replayability, give the ability to fast forward or skip cutscenes for the love of God!

upswept_gallery2
5 stars out of 5
Rated 5/16/2026
Digital Deluxe Edition
2nd Best Dark Pictures Story

The story was great, the horror was good and the twist reveal was awesome. All the dark pictures all have small connections to each other but this connection was something I didn’t see coming. Can’t wait to see what the next story will be.

Izapizzacake
4 stars out of 5
Rated 5/14/2026
Standard Edition
Love Supermassive

One thing is certain: whenever Supermassive Games releases a new game, I’m there day one. My teen and I play these games together, and they’re our favorite game company, so we jumped in immediately after launch. While I wish the game had been longer, had more varied locations, and leaned harder into the slow-burn tension of Until Dawn, The Quarry, and House of Ashes, we still really enjoyed it. I missed the Totem/Tarot-style fate clues from previous games, and I hope they return in the next one. I’d also love less sneaking and more varied gameplay and character buildup. Still, despite a few criticisms, this was a fun experience and another solid addition from Supermassive.

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Accessibility Features

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 exclusive soundtrack on repeat and explore the additional mission: ‘The Dark Pictures Heirlooms Retrieval’.  

What’s Included:
THE DARK PICTURES OUTFIT PACK  
Wear the iconic outfits of The Dark Pictures characters aboard the Cassiopeia. Play as sleep technician ‘Carter’, in Jason’s army outfit from House of Ashes or, science technician ‘Anders’ in Julia from Man of Medan’s diving trip outfit.

BONUS MISSION: THE DARK PICTURES HEIRLOOMS RETRIEVAL
A secret assignment awaits. Track down hidden dolls and relics from Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me. Each collectible unlocks chilling secrets that connect Directive 8020 to The Dark Pictures universe.

CINEMATIC FILTER PACK  
Choose the aesthetic of Directive 8020’s cinematography by choosing from 3 visual filters which represent each era of space missions.
Customize Directive 8020's eerie atmosphere with three unlockable cinematic filters:
Including:
60’s Filter – Classic black-and-white, evoking early space race footage
70’s Filter – Gritty 8mm-style film grain for a raw, documentary feel
80’s Filter – Retro VHS aesthetic dripping with analog horror vibes

DIGITAL ARTBOOK  
Uncover the dark creative process. View concept art of Tau Ceti f, early Cassiopeia designs, and the grotesque body horror transformations of its doomed crew.

DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK 
Immerse yourself in the terrifying soundscape crafted by award-winning composer Jason Graves, alongside hand-picked licensed tracks to set the mood for cosmic dread.

Platform:
PS5
Release:
5/12/2026
Publisher:
Supermassive Games Ltd
Genres:
Horror
Voice:
English, French (France), German, Italian, Spanish
Screen Languages:
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French (France), German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico)
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