Directive 8020 has 17 QTE blocks across its 8 episodes — 10 of them can kill. Below is every prompt in chronological order, with input type and lethality flag. Cross-reference each row against the relevant walkthrough episode for the exact moment-to-moment trigger.
All QTEs by episode
| Episode | QTE | Input Type | Lethal? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP 1 | Cryo-pod stabilisation | Button mash | No |
| EP 1 | Pull Akin from breach | Timed L-stick | No |
| EP 2 | Antenna climb hold | Button hold | No |
| EP 2 | Variant chase (3 stages) | Sequential | Stages 2+3 |
| EP 3 | Air-duct breath gauge | Hold-meter | No |
| EP 3 | Aim-down-sights lock | Aim | If wrong target |
| EP 4 | Power surge (3 stages) | Rhythm | Stage 2 kills Thomas |
| EP 4 | Decompression escape | 3 buttons in 2s | Yes |
| EP 5 | Crouch-stealth gauge | Hold-meter | No |
| EP 5 | Wrench throw aim | Timed aim | No |
| EP 5 | Loadlifter chain (5 inputs) | Sequential | Naomi or Riley dies |
| EP 7 | Defence wave A | Sequential | Defender dies |
| EP 7 | Defence wave B | Sequential | Defender dies |
| EP 7 | Defence wave C | Sequential | Defender dies |
| EP 8 | Boss chain phase 1 | 5 inputs | Brianna |
| EP 8 | Boss chain phase 2 | 5 inputs | Brianna |
| EP 8 | Final escape QTE | Ending-specific | Ending-locked |
QTE tips
- Wired controller — Episode 5's loadlifter chain has zero margin for wireless latency.
- Don't panic-press — hold-meter QTEs penalise rapid taps.
- Rhythm cues — Episode 4's power surge times to the alarm beat. Mute SFX is harder.
- Safe Mode — auto-passes non-lethal prompts; doesn't change lethal gates.
FAQ
How many QTEs are in Directive 8020?
17 distinct QTE blocks across the 8 episodes, of which 10 are lethal — failing them can permanently kill a protagonist.
Can you skip QTEs in Directive 8020?
Safe Mode auto-passes non-lethal QTEs but does not skip the lethal save-everyone gates in Episodes 4, 5, 7 and 8 — those still require manual input.
Does Directive 8020 use the same QTE inputs as Until Dawn?
Roughly, yes — single-button, hold-meter and motion-stick prompts. Directive 8020 adds a rhythm-based input first introduced in The Devil in Me.