Directive 8020 Release Date: Global Launch Time & What to Expect in the Horror Game

Directive 8020 Release Date: Global Launch Time

Supermassive Games’ Directive 8020, the newest installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology, will launch globally on Tuesday, May 12. The countdown timer below will expire at the exact moment of release.

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Global Launch Times for Directive 8020

The game will go live simultaneously worldwide at the following times:

• 7:00 AM PT (Pacific Time)
• 9:00 AM CT (Central Time)
• 10:00 AM ET (Eastern Time)
• 2:00 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
• 3:00 PM BST (British Summer Time)

The launch times are sourced from SteamDB. Any last-minute changes will be updated in this guide. Console versions will also launch at the same time, eliminating any regional advantages for early access.

What to Expect in Directive 8020

A Cosmic Horror Adventure

In Directive 8020, the terror of The Dark Pictures Anthology expands to the depths of outer space. Players find themselves stranded on Tau Ceti f, a distant planet where Earth’s survival is no longer possible. The crew’s ship, the Cassiopeia, has crashed, leaving survivors vulnerable to an insidious alien organism.

The Alien Threat: Mimicry and Distrust

The alien organism on Tau Ceti f has a terrifying ability: it can perfectly mimic its prey. This means your crewmate standing next to you could secretly be an alien in disguise, hunting you down. Survival depends on your wits, improvised weapons, and—most critically—your ability to distrust those around you.

Gameplay and Co-Op Options

Players can choose to tackle the horror solo or team up with friends in co-op mode. Your decisions throughout the game will shape the narrative, leading to multiple endings. The central question remains: Can the prey outsmart the predator?

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