Published May 11, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT Directive 8020 brings the Dark Pictures Anthology back An alien twist on Until Dawn can't transcend B-movie thrills Image: Supermassive Games I was skeptical before playing Directive 8020 , because I didn't think it had the power to surprise me. The pre-release marketing material all seemed to spoil what the main threat in the game is: an alien life form that can either corrupt, or mimic, you and your crew. And while that is true, I was not prepared for the rest of what the game had to throw at me. Going into too much detail would consist of serious spoiler territory, but there's one key element to take away: if you're an Alien fan, there's a lot to love here. However, when it comes to the alien threat, it draws directly from H.P. Lovecraft, as opposed to anything reminiscent of a Xenomorph. If you've played a game from Supermassive Games before, you know what to expect with Directive 8020 .…