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Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.

Release date
May 12, 2026
Developer
Supermassive Games
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre
Adventure

Where to buy

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Release dates by platform and region

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: May 12, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: May 12, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: May 12, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Directive 8020 release?

Directive 8020 released on May 12, 2026.

What time does Directive 8020 unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Directive 8020 on?

Directive 8020 is releasing on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S.

Has Directive 8020 been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Directive 8020?

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