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Directive 8020 review – Space. Agency.Directive 8020 is a tense sci-fi horror game from Supermassive Games that blends interactive drama with cinematic presentation. The game follows the crew of the colony ship Cassiopeia as they encounter a parasitic alien organism, leading to paranoia and distrust. While it leans heavily on inspirations like Alien and The Thing, it delivers a compelling experience with tough choices and strong visual and sound design.
PS5's Until Dawn 2 Has Been in Development for At Least 4 Years AlreadyThe PlayStation 5 exclusive Until Dawn 2 has been in development at Firesprite for at least four years, with actor Dacre Montgomery joining the project in 2022. The game is slated for a 2027 release and will feature a ghost hunting group called Dead True. While the premise is intriguing, questions remain about the market's appetite for the franchise given Supermassive Games' recent output.
Until Dawn 2 has sold me with its campy teen slasher vibes, and it proves there's nothing like old-school scaresUntil Dawn 2, developed by Firesprite, is set to revive the campy teen slasher horror of the original. The game promises a return to old-school scares with a new cast and a mysterious island setting, contrasting with Supermassive Games' more serious sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive features actors Neil Newbon and Dacre Montgomery, and is already generating excitement for its B-movie slasher vibes.
Until Dawn 2 announced, but it's by a new developer — either way, I'm still excited for more slasher…Until Dawn 2 has been announced and is being developed by Firesprite Games, not the original creators Supermassive Games. The story follows a group of ghost hunters who encounter real-life horror on a tropical island. The game is slated for a 2027 release and will feature the signature tough choices and consequences of the original.
"The difference is not just that you can’t fight back, it’s that you feel like you shouldn’t": Alien Isolation's lead designer wants you to "respect" the dinos in The Lost WildThe Lost Wild's lead designer Gary Napper emphasizes a design philosophy of respecting dinosaurs as living creatures rather than monsters, drawing parallels to his work on Alien: Isolation. Unlike Alien: Isolation's focus on player power fantasy, The Lost Wild aims to make players feel vulnerable and encourage non-violent interaction with the prehistoric inhabitants of its island setting.- "Alla kan dö" – Until Dawn 2 har utannonseratsSupermassive Games has announced Until Dawn 2, a sequel to their acclaimed 2015 horror adventure game. The new title follows a group of ghost hunters who fake supernatural encounters but find themselves on a mysterious tropical island. The game will feature deeper relationship mechanics and is set to release on PlayStation 5 in 2027, with actor Peter Stormare confirmed to return.
Until Dawn 2 revealed during Sony's State of PlaySony revealed Until Dawn 2 during its State of Play showcase, developed by Firesprite Games for a 2027 release. The game follows ghost hunters on a tropical island, featuring branching consequences based on character relationships and masked killers. This marks Firesprite's first narrative adventure game since its acquisition by Sony and following accusations of a toxic work culture.
Sony's summer State of Play showcase was big on God of War, Wolverine, gore and GTA-dodging release datesSony's latest State of Play showcase featured new titles and release dates, including God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine. The presentation highlighted several gore-heavy action games and strategically placed releases to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. Notable announcements included Until Dawn 2, Stuntman: Hollywood, Kemuri, Rayman Legends Retold, and delays for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Phantom Blade Zero.
Until Dawn 2 Launches in 2027, But It’s a Standalone Experience With a New CastUntil Dawn 2 is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, developed by Firesprite Games. This sequel will be a standalone experience featuring a new cast of characters exploring an abandoned tropical island, though Dr. Hill from the original game is confirmed to return. Players will make choices that impact the narrative and the fate of the characters.
Until Dawn 2 is coming in 2027, Baldur's Gate 3 star Neil Newbon plays a "buff idiot," and OG studio Supermassive has been replaced by PlayStation's Horizon Call of the Mountain devUntil Dawn 2 has been revealed with a 2027 release window, but it will be developed by Firesprite, not the original studio Supermassive Games. The sequel features a new cast of characters exploring a haunted island and includes Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon. The announcement trailer showcased new gameplay elements and a return of a character from the first game.
5 State of Play announcements that stole the streamSony's State of Play event showcased several new game announcements and gameplay reveals. Highlights included new footage of Marvel's Wolverine, the stylish multiplayer game Kemuri, the horror sequel Until Dawn 2, the revival of Stuntman: Hollywood, and a new God of War title focusing on Laufey.
A decade later, PlayStation's cult classic cinematic horror hit Until Dawn is returning with a fully fledged, sun-kissed sequelSony has announced a sequel to the cult classic cinematic horror game Until Dawn, titled Until Dawn 2, which is set to release on PlayStation 5 next year. Developed by Firesprite Games, the sequel will feature a tropical setting and a new cast of characters, though actor Peter Stormare will reprise his role from the original game.
Sony Announces Until Dawn 2, Developed by Firesprite GamesSony announced Until Dawn 2 during its State of Play presentation, with development handled by Firesprite Games instead of the original studio, Supermassive Games. The narrative horror title will be a spiritual successor, focusing on player choice and character permadeath, and is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5. Actor Neil Newbon is confirmed to be involved.
Until Dawn 2 revealed, and it’s coming out in 2027Sony and developer Firesprite have revealed Until Dawn 2, a sequel to the 2015 interactive drama horror game, set to release exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2027. The new installment will feature a team of ghost hunters exploring a tropical island, continuing the group and teen horror themes established by the original and Supermassive Games.- Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game Original Soundtrack Now StreamingThe original soundtrack for Supermassive Games' survival horror title Directive 8020, composed by Jason Graves, is now available on all major digital music platforms. The game is part of The Dark Pictures Anthology series and features a branching narrative with player choices impacting survival against an alien organism.
Directive 8020 Includes Teaser for Next Game as Reward for 100 Percent CompletionSupermassive Games has included a teaser for its next project, potentially titled The Craven Man or Intercession, within its latest release, Directive 8020. This tradition of hiding future game hints has been present since The Dark Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan. The teaser features cryptic VHS footage and ominous messages, suggesting a supernatural horror theme.
Until Dawn Dev Still Going with Dark Pictures Series, Next Entry TeasedSupermassive Games has teased the next installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology horror series through a hidden video in the latest release, Directive 8020. The teaser, potentially for a game titled 'The Craven Man', hints at a paranormal threat and flashes several years, including 1988, 2019, 2028, and 2029. The article also notes that Directive 8020 itself received a 5/10 rating in a PlayStation 5 review.
Directive 8020's new Turning Points system transforms it from a simple sci-fi survival horror into a compelling,…Directive 8020 transforms into a compelling sci-fi survival horror experience with its new Turning Points system, which allows players to revisit decisions and unlock various outcomes. While Survivor mode offers a classic Supermassive Games experience, Turning Points adds a puzzle-like layer to the narrative, enhancing replayability. The game also delivers impressive body horror and a memorable alien antagonist, making it a standout in the genre.- Fresh horror from Supermassive, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite and other new indie games worth checking outThis article highlights new indie game releases, including a horror title from Supermassive Games and a Battlestar Galactica roguelite. It also mentions a game with a Tamagotchi-inspired name.
- Intercession or The Craven Man?: Directive 8020 teaser for next Dark Pictures, analyzedThis analysis delves into the teaser trailer for Directive 8020, the latest entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, to theorize about the identities of upcoming games like The Craven Man and Intercession. The author suggests that the trailer's imagery and cryptic messages, referencing past titles and potential future release years, point towards The Craven Man being the next game, focusing on themes of sacrifice and ritualism.