Directive 8020 is a typical Dark Pictures length — a tight 8-hour interactive horror movie split across eight roughly equal episodes. Replays are cheaper than a fresh save thanks to chapter-select.
Runtime breakdown
| Mode | Time | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Main story | ~8 hours | Single canonical playthrough, default difficulty. |
| Completionist | ~12 hours | Save-everyone route + all 17 premonitions + secrets. |
| All endings | ~14 hours | Adds Episode 7+ chapter-select reloads for B/C/D/E. |
| 100% / Platinum | ~20 hours | Adds a Curator's Cut clear and Movie Night/co-op trophies. |
| Movie Night session | ~9 hours | Pass-the-pad inflates runtime ~10–15%. |
Per-episode runtimes
| Episode | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassiopeia | ~55 min |
| 2 | Tau Ceti F | ~50 min |
| 3 | Quarantine | ~60 min |
| 4 | Vital Signs | ~65 min |
| 5 | The Hold | ~55 min |
| 6 | Bearings | ~50 min |
| 7 | Last Transmission | ~55 min |
| 8 | Directive | ~60 min |
FAQ
How long is Directive 8020?
Approximately 8 hours for a single playthrough across 8 episodes (~1 hour per chapter).
How long is Directive 8020 to 100%?
About 18–22 hours: one canonical save-everyone run, four Episode 7+ chapter-select reloads for the alternate endings and one Curator's Cut clear.
How many chapters does Directive 8020 have?
Eight episodes, plus a prologue. Each runs about 50–65 minutes.