'When you look at horror franchises or movies or games, the sci-fi space is huge' — Directive 8020 executive producer says the simple reason for the game's space setting was because it's 'just fun'
Directive 8020 executive producer Dan McDonald explains that the game's space setting was chosen because it is 'fun' and aligns with the team's long-term vision for the Dark Pictures anthology. The sci-fi horror theme allows Supermassive Games to differentiate itself from other franchises rooted on Earth. Each game in the series explores a unique horror concept, with Directive 8020 featuring a shape-shifting creature in a space environment.
- ▪Dan McDonald stated that the team always knew the fifth Dark Pictures game would be set in space.
- ▪The setting was chosen because the sci-fi space genre is popular in horror and offers creative freedom.
- ▪Each Dark Pictures game features a distinct horror theme, allowing the developers to explore new settings and stories.
- ▪Directive 8020's space setting required the team to create new assets instead of reusing previous ones.
- ▪McDonald cited franchises like Alien and Dead Space as influences on the game's direction.
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