release tracker

Directive 8020 releases May 12, 2026.

This page keeps the confirmed release facts, platform notes, and official source links in one place so the rest of the guide can stay focused on choices, survival routes, and collectibles after launch.

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Release date

May 12, 2026

confirmed

Steam AppID

2255370

confirmed

Series

The Dark Pictures Anthology

confirmed

Developer

Supermassive Games

confirmed

Genre

Cinematic sci-fi survival horror

confirmed

Platforms

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

confirmed

Local co-op

Movie Night for up to 5 players

confirmed

Online multiplayer

Planned post-launch update

confirmed

mission facts

What is confirmed so far

Release date

May 12, 2026

Confirmed by The Dark Pictures official page and Supermassive Games.

Steam AppID

2255370

Used for Steam links, wishlist/pre-purchase tracking, and future patch notes.

Platforms

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Platform pages will be expanded if storefront-specific editions diverge.

Premise

Cassiopeia crew, Tau Ceti f, alien mimic threat

Public story setup only; no unverified chapter outcomes are published pre-launch.

verified sources

Steam App 2255370
Steam store listing and age gate.
The Dark Pictures official page
Release date, premise, Turning Points, co-op, and crew biographies.
Supermassive Games page
Developer overview and release window confirmation.