Directive 8020: How To Save Everyone and Unlock the Humanitarian Trophy – All Choices That Save the Crew

What to know

• Directive 8020 features eight gripping episodes filled with life or death decisions.
• Saving everyone requires mastering stealth, succeeding in quick time events, and making correct branching choices.
• The Humanitarian Trophy is awarded only if all core characters survive the entire journey.
• Following specific actions across key episodes is essential to achieving the best possible ending.

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When navigating the treacherous environments in Directive 8020, every choice matters if you want to keep the entire crew alive and earn the Humanitarian Trophy. The journey is broken down into critical moments across several episodes, testing your ability to make the right decisions under intense pressure.

Save Everyone (Humanitarian Trophy) details

How to save everyone and earn the Humanitarian Trophy

Episode 2 choices

Step 1

Navigate the Little Faith sequence carefully. When Nolan Stafford is talking to Mitchell, make the dialogue choice that builds trust.

Step 2

During the Power Games section, when Brianna Young is interacting with the terminal, choose the Deactivate Landing Computer option.

Step 3

In the Pursuit sequence, when following Simms as Laura Eisele, make sure she does not see you.

When Simms uses the terminal to deactivate the fire control systems, make sure to reactivate them. 

Episode 3 choices

Step 4

During the crash landing, choose to Sit Down to keep Nolan Stafford from dying. 

Step 5

In the Regroup phase, once you return to the Pod room, speak to both Williams and Anders, and both times select the Joke option.

This will increase Cooper’s playful stat, necessary to unlock the Rogue destiny later.

Step 6

Next, once you take control of Samantha, open your messages and message Williams. Again choose the Joke option.

Step 7

During the Search phase, after you’ve opened a door using a power cell, wait for Anders to move near the screen. Then speak to her and choose the Joke option first.

Then Dismiss. 

Episode 4 choices

Step 8

During Overwatch, as Samantha Cooper, get past enemies while Anders guides you. Make sure not to get hit during this section. If she gets injured now, she will die later in the game.

Episode 5 choices

Step 9

When you reach the first Drugs sequence, before solving the sedative puzzle, talk to Nolan and again select Joke. 

Step 10

In the same Drugs phase, once you’ve created the sedative, return to Anders. If you’d increased her playful stats using the Joke options earlier, she will help sedate Williams and unlock the Rogue destiny.

Step 11

In the Under Pressure scenario, select Save Anders.

Episode 6 choices

Step 12

During Point Blank, while you’re faced with the option to shoot Williams or stand down, select Stand Down.

Step 13

During the Eisele Double sequence, once everyone goes through the scanner and you’re facing two versions of Laura Eisele, select Test.

Then shoot the one on the left (Shoot Eisele).  

Episode 7 choices

Step 14

In the Search Party phase, you will come across a split in the road, and the scanner will indicate that Anders went both left and right. Here, take the Right path.

Episode 8 choices

Step 15

During Opposition, when Williams wants to stay behind, force him to stay with the group by choosing Order.

Step 16

During Snap Decision, when the creature drags Nolan across the floor, make sure to Help Nolan.

Step 17

During the Knock Knock sequence, when Mitchell is banging on the door, select Save and open the door.

Rewards for completing the rescue mission

Successfully guiding the crew through the terrifying events of this sci-fi horror experience is no small feat. By carefully managing relationships, mastering stealth, and staying vigilant against mimicking threats, you can ensure everyone returns home safely. The choices made across these critical episodes culminate in a deeply rewarding conclusion.