Lashana Lynch recently shared insights in a video interview for Directive 8020, the upcoming sci-fi horror game from Supermassive Games, set to release on May 12, 2026. Lynch stars as pilot Brianna Young aboard the colony ship Cassiopeia, portraying a character described as both strong and vulnerable, navigating high-stakes crises with guidance from a father figure, Stafford, after losing her real father.
Discussing her role, Lynch emphasized the appeal of a branching horror narrative filled with real-time alien threats and complex crew dynamics. She recounted her first motion capture experience as “wild,” enjoying seeing her animated likeness, and hinted at a favorite scene where Brianna faces her “worst nightmare” without giving spoilers.
Lynch also expressed excitement about the game’s horror elements, from tense chases by mimics to emotional twists rivaling multiple movies. On surviving as Brianna, she says she’d stay calm, trust her team, and make swift decisions even under panic.
In Directive 8020, Earth is dying, and hope lies 12 light-years away on Tau Ceti f. When the Cassiopeia crash-lands, the crew discovers they are far from alone. Hunted by a shape-shifting alien, they must outwit it to survive—and face the ultimate dilemma: save themselves, or risk the fate of all humanity.
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