Directive 8020: All Endings Guide

Every ending in Directive 8020, how to unlock each one, and the requirements for the best and worst outcomes.

Guide In Progress

This guide will be fully updated with detailed ending descriptions, requirements, and decision paths on launch day (May 12, 2026). Check back after the game releases.

Understanding Endings in Directive 8020

Like previous entries in The Dark Pictures Anthology, Directive 8020 features multiple endings determined by the cumulative effect of your choices throughout the game. The key factors that determine your ending include:

Character survival: Which characters live or die significantly impacts the ending you receive
Key decisions: Certain critical choices directly alter the story's conclusion
Relationships: How characters relate to each other can change their fates
Hidden clues: Finding secrets and collectibles may unlock additional ending details

How the Ending System Works

Directive 8020 introduces the Turning Points system, which changes how you approach multiple endings. Instead of replaying the entire game to see different outcomes, you can rewind to key decision points and explore alternate paths.

The Story Tree gives you a visual map of all the branches you've discovered and the ones you haven't. This makes it much easier to track which endings you've unlocked and which remain to be found.

Ending Categories (Expected)

Based on the series pattern, expect endings to fall into these categories:

Best Ending: All characters survive, mission succeeds
Good Ending: Most characters survive with some sacrifices
Bad Ending: Significant casualties, mission compromised
Worst Ending: Everyone dies, mission fails completely
Secret Ending: Hidden ending requiring specific conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many endings does Directive 8020 have?

The exact number of endings will be confirmed on launch day. Based on previous Dark Pictures games, expect multiple distinct endings determined by which characters survive and the cumulative effect of your choices throughout the story.

What is the best ending in Directive 8020?

The best ending typically involves keeping all characters alive and making morally positive choices. Our complete guide will detail the exact requirements on launch day.

Can I see all endings in one playthrough?

No, you cannot see all endings in a single playthrough. However, the new Turning Points system allows you to rewind to key decisions and experience different branches without starting over completely.

Does the Curator affect the endings?

The Curator is expected to return in Directive 8020 as in previous Dark Pictures games. While he does not directly change the endings, his hints and observations can guide you toward or away from certain outcomes.