Directive 8020's Destinies system is the most consequential change in Supermassive's series formula since Until Dawn. Every dialogue choice and most action prompts shift a relationship score that locks ending eligibility at Episode 7. Below is the full breakdown.
Score scale
- +3 — Unique Curator's Cut dialogue, ending 'flavour' shifts.
- +2 — Save-everyone gate cleared with margin for one QTE fail.
- +1 — Minimum survival threshold for Episode 7 defence waves.
- 0 — Neutral. Coin-flip on Ep 7.
- -1 or below — Death gate opens in Episodes 5 and 7.
What relationships gate
| Pairing | Gates |
|---|---|
| Brianna ↔ Akin | Ep 7 mutiny vote, Ending B (Sacrifice) |
| Brianna ↔ Thomas | Ep 4 confession, Ending A trust check |
| Brianna ↔ Naomi | Ep 2 ridge survival, Ep 6 monologue listener |
| Brianna ↔ Riley | Ep 2 ridge, Ep 5 loadlifter rescue target |
FAQ
How does the relationship system work in Directive 8020?
Each playable character has a trust score with Brianna, capped at +3 / -3. Dialogue choices and key actions shift the score by ±1 or ±2. Episode 7's bridge vote cashes each score out as a survival boolean.
Can you check relationship scores in Directive 8020?
Yes. The Destinies menu shows current trust per protagonist, last delta and a relationship arrow. It updates after each chapter break.
What is the highest trust score?
+3 is the theoretical cap but +2 is enough for every save-everyone gate. Banking +3 unlocks unique Curator's Cut dialogue lines but does not gate trophies.