Developer Supermassive Games took to Twitter to announce that 36 employees have been laid off from the company following a “redundancy consultation.” The layoffs are a result of “changing and ever-evolving environment.” Additionally, the developer announced that the upcoming sci-fi horror game Directive 8020, has been delayed to the first half of 2026, instead of its previous October 2 release date. Directive 8020 is currently in development for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
A statement from Supermassive Games. pic.twitter.com/Vom1CSGYGs
— Supermassive Games (@SuperMGames) July 22, 2025
The game’s details:
From the creators of Until Dawn and The Quarry, an all-new sci-fi survival horror adventure
Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. As they battle to survive, they are confronted with the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth.
Featuring Hollywood actor, Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King) as the ground-breaking astronaut, Young, Directive 8020 is a cinematic horror game that blends intense survival gameplay with meaningful choices and a branching storyline.
Earth’s Last Hope
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.
Key Features
Next-Gen Cinematic Survival Horror – Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.
Real-Time Alien Threats – Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improvised weapons, lightning reflexes, and stealth.
Trust No One – Encounter an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey. Years of training and trust are lost among the crew when their enemy hides in plain sight. Who is human and who is not? Your choices are now more important than ever! Directive 8020 is the latest standalone entry in the horrifying world of The Dark Pictures.
In a dramatic step forward for the series, the game features real-time threats, all-new stealth gameplay mechanics, five-player online cooperative play, and enhanced interactive cinematics powered by Unreal Engine 5.
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