Directive 8020

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…

79 12 May 2026 ESRB M (Mature 17+) from $39.89

Adventure Action Horror Science fiction

Directive 8020 is an adventure developed by Supermassive Games, released 12 May 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It currently starts at $39.89 at Fanatical. The main story takes about 9 hrs to finish.

Verified 1 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam , Wikipedia

What Directive 8020 is

Directive 8020 is an adventure game developed by Supermassive Games and released in 2026. It was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5. It carries an ESRB M (Mature 17+) age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

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. To help them survive, the choices you make are more important than ever! Evade real-time threats where any step could be your last. Decide who to trust in a world where anyone could be a deadly alien impostor.

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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, horror and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 30 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Directive 8020 holds a critic score of 79 out of 100. That places it above 62% of the 7,527 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2026 averaged 78, so it scored about average for its year.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 9 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 20 hrs, roughly 2.2 times the length of the critical path. At its current cheapest price of $39.89, that works out to about $4.43 per hour of the main story, or $1.99 per hour if you finish everything.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700. A 16GB memory requirement is demanding — worth checking before you buy, because 8GB is still common in older and budget machines. Install size is roughly 40GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it costs, and where

The cheapest verified price right now is $39.89 at Fanatical, 20% below its usual price. Across the 8 stores we track, the same game ranges up to $49.99 — a spread of $10.10 for an identical product. Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: Indonesia is the cheapest region we track at Rp 583,000 (about $32.29), while Germany pays €49.99 — 1.7 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 35 on Steam, which is about $34.99.

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What it launched against

Directive 8020 launched on 12 May 2026, within three weeks of 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Saros. All of them reviewed better. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Saros.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Directive 8020 yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Quick answers

Directive 8020 — frequently asked questions

When did Directive 8020 come out?

Directive 8020 was released on 12 May 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

How much does Directive 8020 cost?

The cheapest current price for Directive 8020 is $39.89 at Fanatical, which is 20% off its usual price. Prices on this page are checked daily.

How much is Directive 8020 in Pakistan?

On Steam Pakistan, Directive 8020 is priced at $34.99 (about $34.99).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Directive 8020?

At minimum, Directive 8020 needs Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics, 40 GB available space of storage.

How long does it take to beat Directive 8020?

The main story of Directive 8020 takes around 9 hrs, or 20 hrs for 100% completion.

Is Directive 8020 worth it?

That depends on what you want from it, so here are the numbers rather than an opinion: the cheapest price we track today is $39.89, and the main story takes about 9 hrs, which works out to $4.43 per hour of play. Our cost-per-hour tool compares that with other games.

How many GB is Directive 8020?

The PC version needs about 40 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("40 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Directive 8020 have crossplay?

Steam's store listing for Directive 8020 does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.

Does Directive 8020 have split screen?

Yes. Steam lists shared or split screen for the PC version of Directive 8020 (co-op).

Can you play Directive 8020 solo?

Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Directive 8020 as well as multiplayer.

Does Directive 8020 have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Directive 8020, including PlayStation controllers.

Can you play Directive 8020 on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Directive 8020; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Directive 8020 on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Directive 8020. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

What age rating is Directive 8020?

PEGI 18 for Bad Language, Violence; ESRB M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact; USK 18 (USK no. 57364/25), as listed on Steam. The full PEGI entry is on pegi.info.

Can a 12-year-old play Directive 8020?

The ratings are PEGI 18, ESRB M (Mature 17+), USK 18. Every board that rated it puts it above 12. The reasons listed are: Bad Language, Violence. A rating is guidance on age; the decision is the parent's.

Does Directive 8020 have Denuvo?

Steam's store page lists no third-party DRM for Directive 8020. That is what Steam shows, not a test of the game.

Does Directive 8020 need a third-party account?

Steam's store page lists no third-party account requirement for Directive 8020.

Is Directive 8020 available in Germany?

In Germany it is rated USK 18 (USK no. 57364/25). Steam lists it for German users.

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