Directive 8020 release countdown: Exact date and time

We don’t have long to wait before we can sink our teeth into Directive 8020, a new horror title by Supermassive Games and the latest entry to the Dark Pictures anthology. Let’s find out when the game goes live so that you know when your next horror adventure begins.

Directive 8020 release countdown

Directive 8020 will go live globally on Tuesday, May 12. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following times.

• 7am PT
• 9am CT
• 10am ET
• 2pm UTC
• 3pm BST

The countdown is based on the information from SteamDB. We’ll update you on any last-minute changes, should anything change. The console launch will take place simultaneously, so there’s no New Zealand trick to try and get a few extra hours of gameplay.

What to expect from Directive 8020

In Directive 8020, horror expands to outer space as you find yourself on Tau Ceti f. Earth is dying, and your ship, Cassiopeia, has crashed on the planet. This place is home to an alien organism that can mimic its prey. In simple words, your colleague might be an alien form disguising itself to hunt you down.

To escape the threat, you’ll need to use your wits to outsmart them. While you can always rely on your own abilities and improvised weapons, it’s ultimately a matter of trust, as your crew will be divided. To enjoy the experience, you can also play with your friends in co-op. There are multiple endings available based on your decisions, so the question is: can the prey outsmart the predator?

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Forza Horizon 6 somehow leaked and was cracked wide open over the weekend, leading to some players gaining access to it well ahead of its launch day.

The game isn’t due to launch until May 19 (the Premium Edition gets access four days earlier), but many have somehow unlocked and begun playing the game as early as a few days ago. Gameplay videos have begun appearing on YouTube, Twitch, and other websites, and it’s gotten a bit out of hand, forcing the game’s devs to address it.

It seems that players accessing the game likely has something to do with an early access review build appearing as 155 GB of unencrypted downloadable files on SteamDB, and developer Playground Games says it is “not the result of a pre-load issue.” It’s possible that a content creator or reviewer with early access broke embargo and made it all possible.

“We are taking strict enforcement action against any individuals found accessing this build including franchise-wide and hardware bans,” Playground said. “We encourage fans to sit tight for the game’s release on May 19.”

The full game is now reportedly appearing on piracy sites, although some who have accessed it say they were able to do so simply by pre-ordering. The player who was first to crack the game says that its files were not encrypted, so it’s turned into a bit of a blame game.

No matter who or what is at fault, Playground says it may be banning people who play it early, and some have taken exception to that by claiming that it was a mistake on the studio’s end and that they should not be punished for playing the game early because of it.

But for those who pirated the game illegally once it leaked, there’s no real argument to be had, so think twice before booting up the game before it’s unlocked for real later this week or next, depending on which edition you buy.

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