Steam app 2255370 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:07 UTC
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.
703 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
5 months, May 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 432 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 271 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Directive 8020 was released on 12 May, 2026.
This game contains strong language and graphical scenes of violence and gore within in a sci-fi space setting.
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Don't Play Alone PEGI
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31 developer announcements, Feb 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Directive 8020 is filled with tough dilemmas and long lasting consequences, where every choice you make matters.For a limited time, as part of Telltale's Choices Matter Fest, all editions of Directive 8020 are 20% off! Experience meaningful…
DaveSMGThe Steam Summer Sale has begun and Directive 8020 is 20% off!Buy it now to experience edge of your seat horror on a mission to save humanity...Get your hands on the narrative sci-fi horror experience today
DaveSMGHey all! It’s been a month since Directive 8020 launched and it’s been great seeing all of you play. We’ve got another patch for you, this time across all platforms to fix multiple issues and bug reports that you have reported to us…
Patch notesYour Steam Deck. Your decisions.Play Directive 8020 anywhereReplay branching story paths on the goOne more episode turns into fiveSci-fi horror hits differently under the covers Since launch Directive 8020 has been in the Playable category…
DaveSMGHey everyone! Thank you for playing Directive 8020 and we’re glad to see so many of you come aboard the Cassiopeia. Thank you for sending in your reports regarding Ray Tracing, DLSS, bugs, and performance issues so today we are addressing…
Patch notesDirective 8020 is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Consoles...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…
DaveSMGDirective 8020 is out in just 2 days! Not sure when it unlocks in your region and want to be ready to play it as soon as it does? Consult Corinth's release map:Note: You may also need to download an additional data update after…
DaveSMGThe minimum and recommended PC specifications for Directive 8020 are below:Time is running out to pre-order Directive 8020 and qualify for the limited time offer of the free Digital Deluxe upgrade.Pre-purchase to get the Digital Deluxe…
DaveSMGIn this fourth episode we join our audio team as they break down how sound plays a vital role in building tension aboard the Cassiopeia, from the creaks of the ship itself to the terrifying sounds lurking in the darkness. Discover how the…
DaveSMGOn April 22nd, we invited over 70 press and creators to our Earth Day Training Programme, where they got to experience a final hands-on with Directive 8020, and were thrown into a real-life scene onboard the Cassiopeia with our crew and…
DaveSMGIn this third episode we welcome you aboard the Cassiopeia! Join us as we take you behind the scenes of this deep-space vessel, from it’s pristine beginnings to something far more… unsettling. Watch as the ship evolves alongside the crew…
DaveSMGAnnounced at the Galaxies Spring 2026 showcase, Steam pre-orders are now open for cinematic sci-fi survival horror Directive 8020. Launching Tuesday, May 12th here's everything you need to know in 60 Seconds:Steam pre-purchase is now…
DaveSMGIn this second episode, we introduce you to humanity’s (potential) new home, and the corporation taking us there... (Spoiler Warning - Watch at your own risk)Crew Transmissions are a series of developer diaries that will offer a deep dive…
DaveSMGCrew Transmissions are a series of developer diaries that will offer a deep dive into the characters and world of our upcoming survival horror game, Directive 8020.Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with members of our talented…
DaveSMGPremiered at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase spotlighting the return of couch-coop 'Movie Night' mode, check out our brand-new trailer here:Don’t Play Alone, Survive TogetherAlongside the single-player experience, Directive 8020 can…
DaveSMGWe're proud to announce that our sci-fi survival horror narrative adventure, Directive 8020, will launch May 12 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.Pre-orders are now live across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with…
DaveSMGPremiered at IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition, Directive 8020 showcased never before seen gameplay, offering a glimpse at a claustrophobic first-person sequence. Young, played by Lashana Lynch (No Time To Die, The Woman King, The Day of the…
DaveSMGCatch Up with the Gamescom Summary Recap We’ve wrapped everything into a Gamescom 2025 Recap, available now. Expect behind-the-scenes scares, developer insights, and a closer look at the choices—and consequences—players experienced at the…
DaveSMGTo celebrate 6 years of The Dark Pictures, we thought it was about time we made a gear store for you to represent your favourite games with exclusive apparel, collectibles and more.The Curator’s repository is full of dark secrets and…
DaveSMGThe Directive 8020 team have landed at Gamescom with lots to share, including hands-on demos for press and influencers, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews, and more.Fancy getting an exclusive sneak peek at what we’re showing them?…
DaveSMGIn Directive 8020: Digital Deluxe Edition play in costume as your favourite Dark Pictures characters, change your view with the filter pack, discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content in the digital artbook, put the exclusive soundtrack…
DaveSMGDebuted at the Future Games Show Summer showcase, watch our latest 'Trust No-one' trailer and hear Creative Director, Will Doyle unveil Directive 8020's brand new mechanic - Turning Points. Trust No-oneA new world. A new directive. The…
DaveSMGThe Cassiopeia is fully outfitted as a colony craft but will be flying with a vastly reduced crew. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45157804/508b0919ec903251490961af51fff668a9fd555c.jpg Comprising of astronauts from around the globe, and accompanied by…
DaveSMGPilot Brianna Young is one of Corinth’s most promising talents. Driven, focused, and fiercely capable, she joins the mission to Tau Ceti f to honour her father’s legacy - and forge her own. She’s one of a kind. Well... she used to be.…
DaveSMGAboard the Cassiopeia, every team member matters. Technical Engineer Josef Cernan is not only a systems expert - he’s the connective tissue that keeps the mission running smoothly, both technically and emotionally. How well the mission goes…
DaveSMGDr. Samantha Cooper brings a rare combination of medical expertise and battlefield resilience to the Cassiopeia. A seasoned medic and a survivor, she is unwavering in her mission to protect life. No matter the cost. Dr. Samantha Cooper is a…
DaveSMGA veteran explorer and the first man on Mars, Commander Stafford now leads Corinth's mission with the same determination that defined his career. For him, this is more than a mission - it’s a legacy. A legacy that is in your hands... Nolan…
DaveSMGLaura Eisele doesn’t just build systems - she builds futures. As Senior Mission Officer, her vision and technical mastery have shaped the Cassiopeia from blueprint to launch. No one – or thing – knows the ship better. Laura Eisele is the…
DaveSMGAlongside our action-packed story trailer shown during State of Play - Will Doyle, Creative Director for Directive 8020 spoke with PlayStation to unveil new story and gameplay details that take you deeper into the dangers that you’ll face…
DaveSMGDebuted at Sony’s State of Play showcase, this new trailer takes you deeper into the dangers onboard the spaceship Cassiopeia, teasing new characters, environments, potential death scenes and a deadly alien threat. “The team at Supermassive…
DaveSMGEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Directive 8020 - Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Windows | 12 May 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Directive8020.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | |
| Steamdeck launcher | Directive8020.exe | -dx12 | linux | |
| Automation launcher | Directive8020.exe | Uberlevel -unattended -debug "-LogCmds=LogAkAudio off, LogCook warning, LogSavePackage warning, LogStreaming warning, LogMovieScene error, LogSkinnedMeshComp error, SMGLocale off" -automate -automatecombat=succeed -automateqte=succeed -automatechoice=LEFT -SyncVideoCapture -EnableInGameMetricsCapture -CinematicTimeDisplay -ContinuousTimeCode -dx12 | any | branch automation |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
|---|---|---|
WinAppDataLocal | Directive8020/Saved/SaveGames | OptionSettings.sav |
WinAppDataLocal | Directive8020/Saved/SaveGames | DP*.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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