Directive 8020 Episode 7: Revelation Walkthrough
Revelation is Episode 7. The crew learns the cloning cycles and prepares a search party to find Anders. You must also decide whether to send a distress signal or keep radio silence.
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Short route note: During the search party path split, choose the right path to rescue the real Anders. Send the distress call to unlock the Beacon ending variation.
Key Facts
Revelation 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 7 of 8. |
| Primary purpose | Locate the missing crew members and choose the broadcast strategy. |
| Search Party Split | Choose the Right Path. The left path is a trap containing a mimic that will kill Anders. |
| Distress Call | Send the distress call to activate the Beacon epilogue; keep silent for stealth variations. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Search Party Split | Take the 'Right Path' when prompted at the fork in the maintenance tunnels. | Choosing the left path leads to finding a mimic copy instead, resulting in the real Anders' death. |
| Distress Signal | Initiate the broadcast to send the distress call from the primary antenna console. | This unlocks the Beacon ending path, though it changes the post-credits epilogue constraints. |
| Scanner sweep | Scan the wreckage before activating the elevator to retrieve the last normal secrets. | Once the elevator is activated, you enter a point of no return for Episode 7 collectibles. |
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 #4: Found on the metal crate near the broadcast antenna elevator.
- O Death Secret #2: Scan the neural array inside the research chamber before the search party split.
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 Revelation?
Revelation is Episode 7 of Directive 8020.
Q: Which path should I take to find Anders?
Take the right path at the split. Taking the left path will result in Anders being killed by a mimic.
Q: Should I send the distress call?
Yes, if you want the Beacon ending variation. Sending the signal alerts rescuers but changes the final epilogue options.