Multiplayer & Co-Op Guide

Available Multiplayer Modes

Directive 8020 supports two multiplayer modes, both for up to 5 players:

• Movie Night — Pass a single controller between players. Each player controls their assigned character. Local couch co-op.
• Online Co-Op — Play with friends online. Each player controls their assigned character remotely.

Movie Night Mode

Movie Night is the local co-op mode — perfect for playing on the couch with friends.

• Start a new game and select Movie Night from the mode selection
• Assign each of the 5 playable characters to a player
• When your character appears in a scene, pass the controller to the assigned player
• The game prompts you with the player's name when it's their turn

Tips for Movie Night

• Assign characters based on how much screen time they get — Osmond has the most, Cooper has less
• Use the Shared Controller option if you don't have enough controllers

Online Co-Op

Online co-op lets you play remotely with friends across platforms.

• Cross-platform play is NOT supported (PlayStation players can only play with PlayStation, etc.)
• The host owns the save file and controls story progression
• Other players join as guests and play their assigned characters
• All players must own a copy of the game

Shared Story Explained

The Shared Story mode in The Dark Pictures Anthology is a curated 2-player experience where the game splits scenes between players. Note:

• Shared Story is the online 2-player experience
• It is separate from Movie Night mode
• Both players experience different scenes simultaneously, building a complete picture of the story