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Dark Pictures: Directive 8020 We're almost there now. Players are getting ready to board Cassiopeia for the latest sci-fi horror experience from Supermassive Games. The game is releasing globally across consoles and PC, so exact unlock times will vary by region and platform. If you're planning to start playing the game as soon as it's unlocked, this guide covers the official details. Directive 8020 Release times for all major time zones.
Instructions 8020 Hands-On Preview: Other features are included.
GameRant has direct coverage of Directive 8020, Supermassive Games' upcoming fifth Dark Pictures entry and the series' first emphasis on direct control.
When will Directive 8020 be issued? (countdown to release time)
Dark Pictures: Directive 8020 release date May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC) Available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The exact release time is based on the official post from . Directive 8020 X (formerly Twitter) account. You can find a full breakdown of the game's release times for different regions and time zones below, including a cool countdown timer to help you quickly figure out how much time is left until launch.
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Los Angeles, USA (PDT) |
May 12, 2026 7:00 AM |
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New York, USA (EDT) |
May 12, 2026 10:00 AM |
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Brazil (BRT) |
May 12, 2026 11:00 AM |
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United Kingdom (BST) |
May 12, 2026 3:00 PM |
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Germany (CEST) |
May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM |
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Russia (MSK) |
May 12, 2026 5:00 PM |
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United Arab Emirates (UTC+4) |
May 12, 2026 6:00 PM |
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Pakistan (PKT) |
May 12, 2026 7:00 PM |
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India (IST) |
May 12, 2026 7:30 PM |
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China, Singapore, Hong Kong (CN) |
May 12, 2026 10:00 PM |
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Japan (JST) |
May 12, 2026 11:00 PM |
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Australia (AEST) |
May 13, 2026, 12:00 AM |
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Auckland, New Zealand (NZST) |
May 13, 2026, 2:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions about Directive 8020
Does Instructions 8020 have multiplayer or couch co-op?
Yes, the game includes the following features: 5-player offline sofa co-op play Through the 'Movie Night' mode, which returns to mode. A full-fledged five-player online co-op mode will be added to the game as part of a free post-launch update.
Does Directive 8020 apply to Xbox Game Pass?
Dark Pictures: Directive 8020 Xbox Game Pass will not be available at launch.. However, it may join the Game Pass catalog in 6-12 months.
Can the choices made under Directive 8020 be reversed?
The game has a new feature called “Turning Points”. Allow players to immediately revert decisions To achieve their preferred narrative outcome. However, this feature is part of Explorer Mode (playstyle) and not available in Survival Mode, where choices are fixed.
What is Directive 8020 Pre-Order Bonus or Deluxe Edition Bonus?
Players can pre-order Directive 8020 to Request the Deluxe Edition of the game completely free. The Deluxe Edition includes the following set of additional content:
- Dark Pictures Costume Pack
- Bonus Mission: Retrieve The Dark Pictures Heirloom (Collectibles)
- Cinematic Filter Pack
- digital art book
- Exclusive Soundtrack
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May 12, 2026
- ESRB
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Ages 17+ / Intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, in-game purchases, user interaction
