Summary
Until Dawnfanswill be pleased to hear thatSupermassive Games is officially teasing its next project and its setting is very exciting. The developer, which has been steadily cranking out excellent narrative horror games withinThe Dark Pictures Anthologyseries, is clearly on the verge of sharing a new look at its upcoming sci-fi horror game. While it may not be a direct secret toUntil Dawn, the hints the studio has already dropped make it sound even more exciting.
Posted to X (formerly Twitter),Supermassive Gamesshareda single image of what appears to be a reddish-purple planet with text that simply reads,“We hear Gamescom will be out of this world.“Given that the conclusion toThe Devil in Me, the last entry inThe Dark Picture Anthology, wrapped up with a brief look at the series' second season, it’s safe to say more insight onDirective 8020will arrive in August. Next to nothing is known about the sci-fi horror, but it does make a major change from Supermassive’s regularly earth-based stories.
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Despite criticism that Supermassive’s games are more interactive films than video games,that hasn’t prevented players from flocking toUntil DawnandThe Dark Pictures Anthology. The former remains one of the highest-rated PlayStation 4 games of all time and whiletitles likeMan of MedanandLittle Hopehave earned generally mixed reviews, the series has been successful enough to earn four installments.The latest release,The Devil in Me, dropped on November 22, so it’s been just under two years since Season 1 concluded.
Whether or not players enjoy Supermassive’s style of game, it’s undeniable that the studio has left its mark on interactive fiction.The developer’s games task players with participating in a horror movie, making snap decisions to keep the cast of characters alive. It can feel somewhat restrictive but each title is flexible in its resolution, allowing for any member of the cast to live or die which can fundamentally alter the story’s ending.
While it may not be a sequel toUntil Dawn, more information onDirective 8020is still an exciting prospect.Gamescom is only a few weeks away so fans won’t have to wait too longto see whether sci-fi horror is on the menu. Until then, it may be time to dip back into some ofthe studio’s lesser-known games, likeThe Quarry, to pass the time.
