Directive 8020 ships with three difficulty bands and a long list of independent accessibility toggles. Trophies and achievements pop on every difficulty — Safe Mode is treated as full parity.
Difficulty bands
| Mode | QTE Window | Prompt Visibility | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Mode | Generous + auto-pass on non-lethal | Persistent | All unlock |
| Default | Standard | Standard | All unlock |
| Director's Mode | ~30% tighter | Hidden during cinematics | All unlock |
FAQ
Does Directive 8020 have difficulty settings?
Yes. The game ships with three difficulty bands: Safe Mode (full assist), Default and Director's Mode (tighter QTE windows, no on-screen prompts).
Does Safe Mode disable trophies?
No. Safe Mode allows all trophies and achievements to unlock. Supermassive confirmed this for accessibility parity.
What's the hardest difficulty?
Director's Mode — it tightens QTE windows by ~30% and removes button prompts during pre-recorded cut-scenes, forcing you to recognise the prompt by animation. Recommended for second clears only.