Directive 8020

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Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.

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Supermassive Games Lays Off More Than 70 Staff Two Months After Announcing Cuts

Supermassive Games, the studio best known for Until Dawn and the more recent Directive 8020, has laid off more than 70 employees, completing a round of cuts that was first announced approximately two months ago. The news broke on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with multiple outlets reporting that the departures appear to have taken effect this week, marking one of the most significant workforce reductions in the studio's history.

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Supermassive Games Hits Third Straight Year of Layoffs, Up to 75 Jobs at Risk

Supermassive Games, the UK studio behind Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, has announced a third consecutive year of significant layoffs, with redundancy consultations now open for up to 75 members of staff. The cuts come just three months after the release of Directive 8020, the studio's latest title, which received a mixed critical reception. The studio cited the need "to ensure sustainability" as the driving reason behind the decision.

Aug 12, 2026

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Supermassive Games CEO Steps Down After Layoffs and Directive 8020 Launch

Supermassive Games, the studio best known for horror titles like Until Dawn, The Quarry, and the Dark Pictures Anthology, is losing its CEO, who has announced he is stepping down from his role. The departure comes shortly after the launch of the studio's latest game, Directive 8020, and follows a turbulent period that saw the company navigate two separate rounds of layoffs. The outgoing CEO is also relinquishing his position at Supermassive's parent company, Nordisk, as part of the transition.

Jun 30, 2026