Directive 8020, the latest entry in Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology, is set to release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on May 13, 2026. Reviews published on May 12, 2026, indicate a mixed reception, with an average score of 72 on Metacritic based on 20 critic reviews.
Critics praise the game's atmospheric sci-fi setting and branching narrative, but note technical issues and pacing problems. IGN gave it a 7/10, calling it 'a solid horror experience with some memorable scares,' while GameSpot awarded a 6/10, citing 'frustrating stealth sections.'
The game is set on a spaceship where players must survive an alien threat, continuing the anthology's focus on player choice and multiple endings. Supermassive Games has not announced any post-launch content plans as of the review date.
