Supermasssive Games has revealed a new look at Directive 8020, showing off a new feature called “Turning Points”.
The trailer was part of the Future Games Show during Summer Games Fest, and the developer explained the new trailer, saying: “The trailer plunges players into the heart of the spaceship Cassiopeia, demonstrating “The Scanner”, where crew members must be scanned to see if they’re human or alien. Action intensifies as the hydroponics bay is overrun by an alien substance, where two crewmates face off with alien mimics of themselves and fans are introduced to horrifying Hunter Variants of characters, Cernan and Williams.”
Check it out, below:
The team added: “The trailer also presents a major new gameplay mechanic: Turning Points. This series-first feature gives players the ability to rewind to pivotal points in the story, replaying decisions to unlock different narrative paths, discover missed content, or change outcomes entirely, offering a new level of player control. And for players who want the full-pressure experience, Survivor Mode keeps things unforgiving with no rewinds.”
Will Doyle, Creative Director, Dark Pictures at Supermassive Games, said: “With Directive 8020, we’re introducing a brand-new major gameplay feature – Turning Points. For the first time in a Dark Pictures title, players can rewind the story to key decision moments and change the outcomes. It’s an exciting step for us, especially with a story that has branching and multiple endings. It’s all about giving players more control, more replayability, and more ways to uncover every layer of the story.”
A digital deluxe edition has been announced for the title, too, which includes:
The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack
- Play as Cassiopeia crew members wearing iconic outfits from across The Dark Pictures Anthology. Includes:
- Sleep Technician Carter in Jason’s army gear from House of Ashes
- Science Technician Anders in Julia’s diving outfit from Man of Medan
- Each character comes with their own outfit variation from the series
Cosmic Visual Filter Pack
- Customise the game’s look with three cinematic visual filters that represent each era of space missions:
- 60’s Filter – Classic black and white
- 70’s Filter – 8mm-style film grain
- 80’s Filter – Retro VHS aesthetic
Digital Artbook
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s visual development
- Includes concept art for Tau Ceti f, the Cassiopeia, and terrifying alien transformations
Exclusive Soundtrack
- Original score by Jason Graves
- Includes licensed tracks and in-game music
The Dark Pictures Exclusive Heirlooms Mission
- A secret, collectable-based mission
- Search for dolls and figures hidden throughout the game that unlock secrets to previous Dark Pictures games, including Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me
Directive 8020 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC on October 2nd.
