Read before you follow a route
Specific survival routes, passwords and ending requirements need scene-level verification. Do not treat an unverified route as a guaranteed result. The links below help you navigate by topic; official sources are listed at the bottom.
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Prepare for the Cassiopeia mission
Directive 8020 combines branching conversations with real-time danger. Plan for both the choices you make and the way you move through the environment.
Meet the crew
Start with the confirmed character names and roles. Young is the pilot portrayed by Lashana Lynch; Eisele is the senior mission officer.
Watch your surroundings
The alien can imitate people. Stealth, reflexes and improvised weapons matter alongside dialogue decisions.
Explore another branch
Turning Points let you revisit key decisions. Consult the options available in your current game mode rather than assuming every choice is permanent.
Your objective: Understand the choices before committing to a route.
Find the right guide
Meet the Cassiopeia crew
Read the official identities and roles of Young, Stafford, Eisele, Cernan, Cooper and the wider crew.
Branching decisions and Turning Points
Learn how revisiting a decision differs from continuing with its consequences.
Playing with friends
Check the current local and online multiplayer information for your platform before planning a session.
Collectibles and edition content
Check which content belongs to your edition before following a collection route.
Questions before you play
What kind of game is Directive 8020?
It is a cinematic science-fiction horror adventure from Supermassive Games. The crew of the Cassiopeia faces an alien capable of mimicking people, and your decisions shape the story.
Who does Lashana Lynch play?
Lashana Lynch portrays Brianna Young, a pilot aboard the Cassiopeia.
Can I revisit decisions?
The official description of Turning Points confirms that players can return to key decisions to explore different outcomes. This does not establish a guaranteed route to any particular ending.
Does the game support cooperative play?
Movie Night supports local group play. The current Steam listing also advertises online co-op, and the PlayStation listing advertises online players. Check the latest listing and requirements for your platform.
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