Directive 8020

Directive 8020

Released May 2026

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. In space, death takes many forms.

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Evaluation

Directive 8020 launched on May 12, 2026 as a cinematic sci-fi horror narrative game from Supermassive Games. The Digital Deluxe Upgrade DLC — containing cosmetic and bonus items like outfit packs, collectibles, filters, an artbook, and the soundtrack — was released the same day as the base game and carries no outstanding content. However, the developer has explicitly committed to a free post-launch update adding online multiplayer. This was first announced in the March 12, 2026 multiplayer trailer, which stated that "Directive 8020 will also support five-player online multiplayer in a free post-launch update." The June 15, 2026 patch notes reaffirmed this, stating: "Regarding online multiplayer, it's definitely coming and the team is hard at work. We'll update you on this as soon as we can." As of today (August 13, 2026), this feature has not yet shipped. Beyond that, the developer has been actively engaged post-launch: a feature patch on May 26, 2026 addressed Ray Tracing, DLSS, and Steam Deck improvements; the game achieved Steam Deck Verified status on June 3, 2026; and a bug fix patch was issued on June 15, 2026. The most recent developer communication was on June 15, 2026. No story expansions, additional DLC, or season pass content have been announced. The game follows Supermassive's established pattern of self-contained narrative experiences, but the online multiplayer update remains explicitly promised and undelivered.
Evidence
June 15, 2026 patch notes confirm: 'Regarding online multiplayer, it's definitely coming and the team is hard at work.' Online multiplayer has not yet launched.
news post · Jun 15, 2026 source content planned
high
Game launched on May 12, 2026 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with the Digital Deluxe Upgrade releasing simultaneously.
news post · May 12, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Supermassive Games
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

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.

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.

Featuring Hollywood actor, Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King) as the ground-breaking astronaut, ‘Young’, experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.

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.

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!

Rewrite your destiny and change the course of your story with our new Turning Points story tree. Uncover multiple endings, unlock hidden paths, and save your crew from their fateful deaths.

Recruit up to five players to join you on your mission in couch-co-op movie night mode. Choose which crew members to control and work together with your friends to survive alien infiltrators, deadly dilemmas, and catastrophic system failures.

Last evaluated Aug 13, 2026
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