Directive 8020: All Endings & How to Unlock Them
Ending Guide
| Ending | Condition | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Good: "New Dawn" | All 5 crew survive, alien hive destroyed. Send the distress signal (Mission 6). | Hard |
| Neutral: "Lone Survivor" | 1-4 crew survive. Distress signal must still be sent. | Medium |
| Bad: "Extinction" | All crew dead. Triggered by rushing Main Objectives and ignoring optional Intel. | Easy (unintentionally) |
| Secret: "The Carrier" | Dr. Reyes survives BUT was infected in Mission 4 (must examine the specimen WITHOUT protective suit). Post-credits scene reveals the organism reached Earth. | Very Hard |
Key to "New Dawn": The Intel Collection
The difference between Neutral and Good ending is intel. You need at least 22 of 26 Intel items to unlock the "Activate Terraforming Protocol" option in the finale. Without it, you can't destroy the hive — only escape.