Directive 8020, a new chapter of the Dark Pictures Anthology that will deliver what is said to be a dramatic step forward for the series thanks to new features powered by Unreal Engine 5, including persistent real-time threats, all-new stealth gameplay mechanics, and enhanced interactive cinematics, is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2025, developer Supermassive Games has announced. Lashana Lynch, the British actress best known for her roles in several blockbusters, including Captain Marvel and No Time to Die, stars in the game as Young, a character that Supermassive has described as being a ground-breaking astronaut.
The Dark Pictures Anthology now comprises:
- Man of Medan (2019)
- Little Hope (2020)
- House of Ashes (2021)
- The Devil in Me (2022)
- Switchback VR (2023)
- Directive 8020 (2025)
Key features of Directive 8020 include:
- “Next-Gen Cinematic Survival Horror – Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.”
- “Real-Time Alien Threats – Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improvised weapons, lightning reflexes, and stealth.”
- “Trust No One – Encounter an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey. Years of training and trust are lost among the crew when their enemy hides in plain sight. Who is human and who is not? Your choices are now more important than ever!”
System requirements:
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at “Low”. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. – 64-bit processor and operating system are required.
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5- 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at “High”. Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. – 64-bit processor and operating system are required. – Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.
An announcement trailer:
Story synopsis:
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.
In space, death takes many forms.