In Directive 8020, the crew of the colony ship Cassiopeia is stranded on a planet twelve light years from Earth, pursued by a deadly alien threat. Plot development is impacted by the "Turning Points" story tree, allowing players to rewrite history and change the course of the story, exploring hidden paths and leading to multiple possible endings.
The Original Soundtrack by Dead Space series composer Jason Graves has premiered on the musician's Bandcamp page. The atmospheric cosmic horror album spans twelve music tracks, streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited.
Directive 8020 is available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The Windows PC edition on Steam is verified for use with the Steam Deck.
From the Xbox product page:
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 realize they are far from being alone.Apple Music - The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 (Original Soundtrack)
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.
The Dark Pictures - Directive 8020
🎮 Jason Graves delves into his score for @SuperMGames' Directive 8020. He explores the deceptively simple three-note motif at the heart of the soundtrack, and shares how Cubase helped bring the game's distinctive sonic world to life.@TheDarkPictureshttps://t.co/3CLke5JNg1 pic.twitter.com/bv1NAhEl5w
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