After a significant delay, Supermassive Games’ sci-fi horror title Directive 8020 is finally on track to release this Spring, and it’s making use of the PS5 Pro’s many enhancements. As outlined in the latest PlayStation Blog, it includes PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for higher image quality and sharper visuals. Check out the trailer below to see it in action.
That added fidelity is also apparent in the cutscenes, which should make it all the easier to distinguish between human allies and their not-so-friendly alien doppelgangers. For a game like this, where sneaking and shadows will be as important as running for your life, ray tracing is a boon, resulting in more realistic light and shadows.
“With advanced ray tracing, light behaves more realistically, bouncing naturally through corridors, reflecting off metallic surfaces, and casting shadows that feel grounded in physical space. Emergency strobes flare against bulkheads. Firelight flickers dynamically across a character’s face. Ice refracts light in a way that feels cold and unforgiving,” says Studio Technical Director Will Burdon.
Directive 8020 will also leverage the DualSense controller. You’ll hear communications from crewmates through the speaker and feel the haptic feedback when using tools. That same feedback comes into play during pivotal moments where quick thinking matters, further adding to the tension. If things go too far south, you can always rely on Turning Points to redo certain decisions.
Launching on May 12th, Directive 8020 will also be available for Xbox Series X/S and PC. You can check the prologue here for a quick glimpse at some of the more impactful decisions, or learn more about co-op here.
