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Directive 8020 Shows The Horror On Cassiopeia | Console Creatures
Supermassive Games' upcoming title Directive 8020, set to launch on May 12, 2026, for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC, has revealed a new trailer. The game evolves The Dark Pictures formula with active survival gameplay, featuring real-time threats, stealth mechanics, and a narrative where players are hunted by an organism on the planet Tau Ceti f. Directive 8020 includes a Movie Night Mode and will receive a post-launch update for online couch co-op.
Sci-Fi Survival Horror ‘Directive 8020’ Gets an “Everything You Need to Know in 60 Seconds” Trailer Ahead of
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, offering a quick overview of its gameplay and story ahead of its May 12, 2026 launch. The trailer highlights new survival mechanics, a branching narrative system with 'Turning Points', and the game's alien threat. Directive 8020 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, with pre-orders including a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition.
DIRECTIVE 8020 DEBUTS ITS “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 60 SECONDS” TRAILER AHEAD OF LAUNCH ON 12 MAY
Supermassive Games has released a new 60-second trailer for their upcoming sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, ahead of its May 12, 2026 launch. The trailer offers a final briefing on the dangers aboard the colony ship Cassiopeia, where a mission to secure humanity's future turns into a fight for survival against an alien organism. Pre-orders are now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with a Deluxe Edition upgrade included for a limited time.
PlayStation Plus April catalog adds include Horizon Remastered, Squirrel with a Gun and Frank Stone
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will receive several new games in April, including Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Squirrel with a Gun, starting April 21. The lineup features titles for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with some games being PS5 exclusive. The Casting of Frank Stone, a crossover with Dead by Daylight, is highlighted as a notable addition.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for April
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra tiers for April, including Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and Squirrel with a Gun. PlayStation Plus Premium members will also gain access to Wild Arms 4. The Casting of Frank Stone, an interactive game set in the Dead by Daylight universe, is also highlighted.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 Console, Warriors: Abyss and more
Sony has announced the April lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and Football Manager 2026 Console. PlayStation Plus Premium members will also gain access to the PS2 JRPG Wild Arms 4. These games will be available starting April 21.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For April 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the lineup of games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in April 2026, available starting April 21. Titles include Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, Football Manager 2026 Console, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4. Additionally, Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are available as freebies until May 4.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium Next Week
Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding several new titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog starting April 21st. Headlining the additions are Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, The Crew Motorfest, and The Casting of Frank Stone. The service will also include Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, and the retro title Wild Arms 4 for Premium subscribers.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: how to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder, stated the event aims to give gamers a reason to be excited by showcasing a diverse range of titles.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: How to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. The 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Directive 8020. The showcase will be streamed on IGN and other platforms.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition Coming to Switch 2 on May 29
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Tarsier Studios, and Supermassive Games have announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on May 29, 2026. This version will feature higher resolution and improved visual effects compared to the original Nintendo Switch release.
Little Nightmares II Is Getting An 'Enhanced Edition' On Switch 2
Little Nightmares II is receiving an Enhanced Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on May 29, 2026. This version will feature improved resolution and visual effects, leveraging the new hardware. The game was originally developed by Tarsier Studios and released in 2021, with the upcoming Little Nightmares III being handled by Supermassive Games.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition coming to Switch 2 on May 29
Bandai Namco Entertainment, in collaboration with developers Tarsier Studios and Supermassive Games, has announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 29. This enhanced version aims to improve the game's performance and visuals on the platform.
Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition coming to Switch 2
Bandai Namco, Tarsier Studios, and Supermassive Games announced that Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on May 29th. This version will feature higher resolutions and improved visual effects, similar to the Enhanced Edition released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021.
Directive 8020 Gets A New PS Pro Enhanced Trailer | Console Creatures
Supermassive Games has released a new trailer for Directive 8020, highlighting its 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' features. The trailer showcases advanced ray tracing, realistic lighting, and dynamic shadows, utilizing PlayStation's Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology for improved clarity and emotional impact. The horror game is set to launch on May 12 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro.
Directive 8020 was 'designed with the PS5 in mind' and will offer 'sharper visuals' powered by PSSR and 'advanced ray tracing' to heighten the horror on PS5 Pro
Supermassive Games has detailed the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro features for its upcoming interactive survival horror title, Directive 8020. The game will utilize PSSR for sharper visuals and advanced ray tracing to enhance the horror experience on both consoles. The developer also confirmed the game was designed with the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller in mind for immersive gameplay.
Directive 8020 Promises 'Sharper Visuals' with PS5 Pro's Updated PSSR 2 Upscaler
Directive 8020, developed by Supermassive Games, will feature enhanced visuals on the PlayStation 5 Pro utilizing the new PSSR 2 upscaler for improved detail and clarity. The game will also leverage advanced ray tracing, better shadows, and smoother performance, alongside full DualSense controller integration for an immersive experience.
Directive 8020 Trailer Highlights PS5 Pro Enhancements, Including PSSR and Ray Tracing
Supermassive Games' sci-fi horror title Directive 8020 will launch this Spring, showcasing enhancements for the PlayStation 5 Pro including PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and advanced ray tracing for improved visuals. The game will also leverage the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and speaker for immersive gameplay. Directive 8020 is also releasing for Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 12th.
Sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games arrives in May
Supermassive Games announced that its sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 will be released on May 12, 2026. The game features Hollywood actress Lashana Lynch and involves surviving an alien organism on a distant planet. It will include cinematic storytelling, couch co-op, and five-player online multiplayer post-launch.
Oscars' two biggest actors had major video game roles early in their careers
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan have notable early careers in video games. Buckley, who won Best Actress, previously starred in Supermassive Games' The Devil In Me, providing voice and motion capture. Jordan, a Best Actor winner, voiced characters in Gears Of War 3 and starred in VR titles like Wilson's Heart and Creed: Rise To Glory, also expressing a long-standing passion for first-person shooters.
