After 'Until Dawn,' Supermassive Is Finally Making Its Boldest Horror Game Yet
Briefly

Supermassive Games, known for its horror titles like Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has taken a significant step forward with Directive 8020. This latest installment explores cosmic horror as the setting shifts to a near-future narrative about a colony ship, Cassiopeia. Executive producer Dan McDonald highlights a new focus on allowing more time for development and feedback, leading to the decision to build Directive 8020 from the ground up. This fresh approach features a massive flowchart system and greater player agency while maintaining the company’s hallmark of strong character-driven storytelling.
Directive 8020 represents a bold evolution for Supermassive, stepping into cosmic horror while maintaining strong narrative roots and innovative gameplay.
By ‘chucking away’ previous code, Supermassive has crafted Directive 8020 from scratch, embracing past lessons to create a fresh, immersive experience.
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