Directive 8020 Episode 5: Mr. Williams Walkthrough
Mr. Williams is Episode 5. The crew is scattered and a massive fire breaks out. You will need to make a critical choice to rescue either Anders or Mitchell, depending on your choices in Episode 2.
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Short route note: If you kept Fire Control online in Episode 2 (disabled Landing Computer), you can easily save Anders. If you disabled Fire Control in Episode 2, you MUST choose to rescue Mitchell here.
Key Facts
Mr. Williams Quick Facts
This page is written as a focused chapter guide, not a copied transcript. It uses verified episode structure and collectible coverage, then tells you what to watch for while playing.
| Episode position | Episode 5 of 8. |
| Primary purpose | Navigate the burning decks and make a split-second rescue decision. |
| Mitchell Rescue Rule | If Fire Control is offline, prioritize Mitchell. If Fire Control is online, save Anders. |
| Turning Point impact | Your choice in Episode 2 dictates the difficulty and path of the fire rescue scene here. |
Step-by-Step Route Priorities
Follow these priorities before you replay the chapter. If you change a choice, keep QTE success, exploration, and survivor state as consistent as possible so the Story Tree result is readable.
| Step | Do this | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Audit | Verify your ship status. If Fire Control is online, the sprinkler system will suppress the main flames. | This allows you to split up and save Anders while the sprinklers protect Mitchell. |
| Split Choice | If Fire Control is offline, choose 'Save Mitchell' when prompted at the split path. | Mitchell will die if left in the un-suppressed fire; Anders can survive the auxiliary path. |
| QTE Success | Complete all jumping and sliding QTEs during the escape from the burning reactor deck. | Failing a QTE here results in severe injury, locking you out of the 'Everyone Lives' achievement. |
Collectibles and Search Notes
Current collectible coverage lists 65 total collectibles across the game. Use this section as a route reminder, then use the dedicated collectibles page for exact cleanup.
- Simms Recording #3: Found on a cart in the burning laboratory vestibule.
- O Death Secret #1: Scan the melted server rack in the server room before the fire escape.
Route Warnings
- Do not change multiple route variables during a replay; test one choice, QTE result, or exploration path at a time.
- Check the Story Tree after the episode before assuming the final visible choice caused the outcome.
- If a character was isolated, treat later trust prompts as route-critical until evidence proves otherwise.
Sources Used
These sources are linked because the page contains launch-sensitive route facts. Reddit and forum posts are useful demand signals, but the facts here are based on guide, review, or official coverage.
| Source | Used for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| GamesRadar episode guide | Episode order, chapter role, rough length, and replay guidance. | Open source |
| 100% Guides collectibles | 65 collectibles, episode collectible notes, Simms Recordings, and O Death cleanup. | Open source |
| PC Gamer preview | Eight-episode structure, first-run blind advice, and Turning Points replay method. | Open source |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What episode is Mr. Williams?
Mr. Williams is Episode 5 of Directive 8020.
Q: How do I save both Mitchell and Anders?
You must have disabled the Landing Computer in Episode 2 (keeping Fire Control online). This allows the sprinklers to save Mitchell, freeing you to rescue Anders.
Q: What if I disabled Fire Control in Episode 2?
You must choose to save Mitchell in the fire. Failing to do so will result in Mitchell's death.