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In Directive 8020, Earth is dying, and Brianna Young is the only one who can save it. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
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Directive 8020 Release Date and Time
Delayed to First Half of 2026
Directive 8020 was supposed to arrive to PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 2, 2025. However, on July 22, Supermassive Games announced that they will be delaying Directive 8020's launch to "the first half of 2026" due to a restructuring in the company.
We'll update this article with more information about the game's release date and time. In the meantime, you can find the game on the following storefronts:
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 Xbox |
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Is Directive 8020 on Xbox Game Pass?
There are currently no announced plans to add Directive 8020 to Xbox Game Pass.
Is Directive 8020 on PS Plus?
Yes. A PlayStation Plus subscription is required for players to make use of the game's online features.
Is Directive 8020 on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, as the game will not be released on the Nintendo Switch.
Announcement History
July 22, 2025 | Delau Announcement
Supermassive Games announced that they will be delaying the game's release to "the first half of 2026."
February 12, 2025
Directive 8020 will be released on October 2, 2025, as announced during Sony's February 2025 State of Play event.
August 20, 2024
Supermassive Games announced during Gamescom 2024 that Directive 8020 will launch for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
December 31, 2023
The developers posted a short teaser on Twitter (X) on New Year's Eve, captioned, "As Earth makes another rotation around the Sun, and we look to the starts on #NewYearsEve, you have to wonder what else is out there..."
November 18, 2022
Directive 8020 was first revealed in a post-credits teaser trailer at the end of The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me.
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