What to know
- Directive 8020 launches on May 12, 2026.
- Lashana Lynch leads the cast as astronaut Brianna Young.
- Several supporting cast members and character roles have now been revealed.
- Some characters use separate motion-capture and voice performances.
Directive 8020 continues Supermassive Games’ tradition of using recognizable actors and performance capture talent for its cinematic horror experiences. The upcoming sci-fi entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology features a crew aboard the colony ship Cassiopeia as they confront a shapeshifting alien threat on Tau Ceti f.
The biggest confirmed name in the cast is Lashana Lynch, who plays Brianna Young, one of the game’s central protagonists. Supermassive Games has heavily featured Lynch in promotional material since the game’s reveal.
Here are the confirmed Directive 8020 cast members and voice actors revealed so far:
| Character | Voice Actor / Performer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brianna Young | Lashana Lynch | Astronaut and co-pilot of the Cassiopeia |
| Josef Cernan | Philip Arditti | Technical engineer |
| Nolan Stafford | Danny Sapani | Commander of the Cassiopeia |
| Mitchell | Colin Bates | Crew member |
| Miller | Mike Bodie | Supporting crew role |
| Samantha Cooper | Jess Khan-Lee | Medical specialist |
| Stafford (performance) | Ladi Emeruwa | Motion/performance role tied to Commander Stafford |
| Laura Eisele | Lotte Verbeek / Avital Lvova | Character uses separate performance and voice work |
Supermassive has also confirmed that Directive 8020 uses both traditional voice acting and full performance capture. In some cases, the physical actor model and the voice actor are different performers, similar to previous entries in the anthology.
The story follows the surviving crew of the Cassiopeia after their mission goes wrong near Tau Ceti f. The game focuses heavily on paranoia, identity, and trust, with the alien threat capable of mimicking human crew members. Creative director Will Doyle described the project as “The Thing in deep space,” drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi horror films including Alien and Event Horizon.
Additional cast members are expected to be officially revealed closer to launch, especially for remaining playable protagonists and supporting crew characters that have appeared in trailers but have not yet received full casting confirmation.
Directive 8020 pricing and requirements
Pre-orders for Directive 8020 are now live across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC storefronts. Supermassive Games is currently offering the Digital Deluxe Upgrade free with all pre-orders for a limited time.
Here is the current pricing information available across platforms:
| Edition | Platform | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | PlayStation 5 | $49.99 / £39.99 |
| Standard Edition | Xbox Series X|S | ₹39.99 |
| Standard Edition | Steam (Australia) | A$74.95 |
| Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Included with Pre-orders | Free Limited-Time Bonus |
Directive 8020 pricing
The game launches exclusively on current-generation platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Supermassive Games is also supporting single-player and Movie Night couch co-op at launch, while online multiplayer is planned as a post-launch update. Here is a quick overview of the requirements of Directive 8020:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Preload Date | May 10, 2026 |
| Developer | Supermassive Games |
| Genre | Sci-Fi Survival Horror |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Multiplayer | Couch Co-op, Single-player |
| Estimated Size | 32 GB |
| Online Multiplayer | Planned Post-Launch |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Main Threat | Shapeshifting Alien Organism |
| Major Feature | Turning Points Rewind System |
With its stronger survival horror focus, advanced visuals, and branching story structure, Directive 8020 looks like Supermassive Games’ most ambitious Dark Pictures entry yet. The combination of sci-fi paranoia, cooperative play, and permanent consequences could make it one of the standout horror releases of 2026.
