How Long to Beat Directive 8020
Directive 8020 takes around 8 hours to beat.
A complete breakdown of the game's length by playstyle, episode, and what affects your total play time.
Main Story
~8
hours
All Endings
~12
hours
100% Completionist
~15
hours
Episode Length Breakdown
| Episode | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Star | ~1 hour |
| 2 | Best Laid Plans | ~1 hour |
| 3 | The Sample | ~1 hour |
| 4 | Dragnet | ~1 hour |
| 5 | Mr. Williams | ~1 hour |
| 6 | Hostile Takeover | ~1.5 hours |
| 7 | Cycle 13 & The Finale | ~2 hours |
| 8 | Directive 8020 | ~2 hours |
What Affects Game Length
- Difficulty —Explorer mode provides generous QTE timers and fewer fail states, reducing play time. Survivor mode has tighter QTEs and more deaths mean more replays.
- Turning Points —Using Turning Points to replay decisions and explore alternate paths adds 2-4 hours to your total. Each major branch takes 20-40 minutes to replay.
- Collectibles —Hunting all 65 collectibles adds approximately 2 hours. Some are hidden in optional exploration areas.
- O Death Secrets —Finding all 5 O Death secrets requires thorough exploration and using Turning Points to revisit chapters. Adds 1-2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Directive 8020?
A first playthrough of the main story takes around 8 hours. That covers all 8 episodes at a normal pace with some optional exploration.
How long to beat Directive 8020 (HLTB)?
The main story is ~8 hours, unlocking all endings takes ~12 hours, and a 100% completionist run with every collectible and trophy takes ~15 hours.
How many hours is each Directive 8020 episode?
Most episodes take about 1 hour. Episode 6 runs ~1.5 hours, and Episodes 7 and 8 take ~2 hours each — see the episode breakdown above for the full list.
How long is Directive 8020 for 100% completion?
Around 15 hours. Hunting all 65 collectibles adds ~2 hours and finding all 5 O Death secrets adds 1-2 hours on top of the main story.
Does difficulty affect play time?
Yes. Explorer mode has generous QTE timers and fewer fail states, while Survivor mode means more deaths and more replays, which adds time to your total.
Can I see alternate choices without replaying the whole game?
Yes — Turning Points let you jump back to any major decision. Exploring alternate branches this way adds 2-4 hours of play time to your total.
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