Directive 8020 scores 76 on OpenCritic ahead of PS5 launch

Directive 8020 is a PlayStation 5 sci‑fi horror game from Supermassive Games that posted a 76 aggregate score and a 62% recommend rate on OpenCritic in the days before its May 12, 2026 release.

The game stars Lashana Lynch as an astronaut stranded in space who confronts a shapeshifting alien threat while trying to survive and return to safety.

Early reviews highlighted the game’s setting, atmosphere and story. One reviewer called it “a chilling and impressive start” to the anthology’s second season. Another reviewer described it as featuring “body horror aliens, the unwavering dread that all of us are insignificant when set against the great expanse of the universe, and fun QTEs.” A separate assessment ranked the story among the developer’s strongest work, and another noted smoother gameplay and effective scares after a longer development period.

Praise cited worldbuilding, visual and audio design, pacing that builds tension, quick‑time events and body‑horror sequences as elements that contribute to the game’s horror tone.

Some reviewers raised concerns about pacing, certain mechanics and how specific scenes land for different players. The OpenCritic numbers reflect divided responses among the critics sampled.

Directive 8020 serves as the opening entry in the second season of The Dark Pictures Anthology and will be released for PlayStation 5 on May 12, 2026.