The latest entry in The Dark Pictures series of standalone horror games depicts a future scenario set deep in space. Colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on a planet twelve light years from Earth, and the crew finds themselves pursued by a deadly alien threat.
The "Turning Points" story tree allows players to rewrite history and change the course of the story, exploring hidden paths and leading to multiple possible endings. Directive 8020 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows through Steam.
From the Xbox product page:
From the creators of UNTIL DAWN and THE QUARRY, an all-new cinematic sci-fi horror adventure that blends intense survival gameplay with meaningful choices and a branching storyline.The Dark Pictures - Directive 8020
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.
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.
With the #Directive8020 Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll get:
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🧬 A collectibles mission
🖼 A digital artbook
🎵 The game’s soundtrack
🎭 Legacy character skins
🌀 Visual filters
It’s not just a mission. It’s a whole experience. pic.twitter.com/KQblkCcwdP