⚠ Important: Carter and Simms Cannot Be Saved
Carter and Simms are scripted to die as part of the story. No choices or actions can prevent their deaths — this is by design, not a mistake. Focus on saving the other 5 playable characters: Young, Stafford, Eisele, Cernan, and Cooper.
Episode Walkthroughs
Little Star
The Cassiopeia crew faces a sudden hull breach. Young takes charge as the first major choices and scripted deaths unfold.
Best Laid Plans
The survivors regroup and form a plan. Trust is tested as new threats emerge from within the ship.
The Sample
A mysterious alien sample is discovered. Cernan becomes playable for the first time as the crew investigates.
Dragnet
The alien threat spreads. The crew must decide who to trust as paranoia takes hold.
Mr. Williams
A mysterious figure known as Mr. Williams emerges. Key choices here determine which ending paths remain open.
Hostile Takeover
The duplicate Eisele appears. The crew must identify the real science officer before it's too late.
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Episode 7 details to be added after game release.
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Episode 8 details to be added after game release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save everyone in Directive 8020?
Yes — all 5 playable characters (Young, Stafford, Eisele, Cernan, and Cooper) can survive. However, Carter and Simms have scripted deaths that cannot be prevented regardless of your choices.
Why can't Carter and Simms be saved?
Carter and Simms are scripted to die as part of the story. Their deaths serve as narrative catalysts and are not the result of player choices. The game has 5 playable characters but 6 total, because co-op mode supports 5 players.
How do I unlock the true ending?
The true ending — "Eisele the Humanitarian" — requires all 5 playable characters to survive, correctly identifying the duplicate Eisele in Episode 6, and choosing to sacrifice the alien sample rather than preserve it.
How do Turning Points work?
Turning Points are checkpoint markers that appear at key decision moments. After completing the game, you can return to any Turning Point via chapter select to explore alternate choices without replaying the entire game.
How many endings does Directive 8020 have?
There are 10 ending variations: Homeward Bound (3 variants), Hitchhiker, Docked (2 variants), Game Over, Forever and Ever, Beacon, and the two Eisele endings. "Eisele the Humanitarian" is the true ending.