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Directive 8020 is the latest narrative game to arrive from the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry, and it's set to launch on all platforms on May 12, 2026.

Set in space, players will take control of five crew members of the Cassiopeia. After encountering an alien organism that mimics its prey, the crew must do everything it takes to survive, tasking the player with making incredibly tricky decisions along the way.

If you're looking to get stuck into the story of Directive 8020 as soon as it releases, here's what time you expect it to unlock on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Directive 8020 will be released at 3pm BST on May 12, 2026. This is across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Players can pre-load the game right now with the files becoming available on May 10. It's about 40GB in size, so those with slower internet connections might want to get the download going sooner rather than later to ensure they're ready for the release time.

Here are the minimum system requirements for running Directive 8020 on PC:

• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
• Storage: 40 GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD recommended

However, if you want an optimal experience, this is what Supermassive Games recommends your PC is equipped with:

• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6800
• Storage: 40 GB available space

Will you be playing Directive 8020 when it launches later this week?

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