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Supermassive’s sci-fi horror Directive 8020 gets story trailer

Alongside confirmation of the Directive 8020 release date

Our first real look at Supermassive’s next Dark Pictures game, Directive 8020was made available today as part of the PlayStation State of Play.

“The brave astronauts of the Cassiopeia embark on a deadly mission to save humanity, but their ship is infected by an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey,” reads a description attached to the trailer, below. “When friend could be foe, who do you trust?”

The story trailer also confirms Directive 8020‘s release date: 2 October 2025.

Expect The Dark Pictures Directive 8020 from 2 October 2025 on Windows PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5.


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