Directive 8020 Guide: All Curator Secrets Locations
A complete walkthrough for tracking down every hidden Curator item and unlocking the exclusive post-game teaser.
Quick Answer: There are five total Curator Secrets hidden throughout Directive 8020. Finding them triggers unique cutscenes and a secret teaser for Supermassive Games’ next project. Most require backtracking through specific “Turning Points” to locate items like tablets, terminals, and coins.
The Curator has always been the spine of The Dark Pictures Anthology, watching our triumphs and failures from the safety of his library. In Directive 8020, his presence is much more elusive than in previous entries. Hunting down his secrets isn’t just for completionists; it actually changes how the game feels by making the Curator appear more frequently in cutscenes as you progress.
If you manage to snag all five, you’ll unlock a special final scene and the highly anticipated teaser trailer for the next game in the series.
How to Find Every Curator Secret
Collecting these isn’t always straightforward. While a few are on the main path, most require you to use the “Turning Points” feature to reload specific chapters and explore areas you might have rushed past during the heat of the action.
Secret Locations Overview
The following table breaks down exactly where to look for each hidden item across the game’s episodes.
| Secret Name | Episode | Specific Location |
| The Man in the Bowler Hat | Episode 1: Medical | On the floor near the circular desk before the hull breach door. |
| Paranoia | Episode 3: Search | Beside the power rerouter terminal in the Mess Hall. |
| O_DTH | Episode 5: Radio Silence | On the left-hand side while heading toward the cockpit. |
| Bloodlines | Episode 5: Radio Silence | Down the left path near the secondary Crew Lounge entrance. |
| This Doesn’t Belong Here | Episode 8: The Way Back | Hidden behind lifted cabinets after a power cell puzzle. |
Detailed Breakdown of the Secrets
The Early Finds
Your hunt begins early in Episode 1: Medical. Before you get distracted by the drama of the hull breach, keep your eyes on the floor. Near a large circular desk, you’ll spot a tablet lying on the ground. Interacting with this is your first step toward bringing the Curator back into the fold.
By the time you reach Episode 3: Search, you’ll be navigating the Mess Hall. Don’t just follow the objective markers. Swing to the right side of the room. You are looking for a terminal sitting right next to a power rerouter.
Radio Silence and The Finale
Episode 5: Radio Silence is a goldmine, containing two separate secrets. First, as soon as the section kicks off, make a beeline for the cockpit. On your way up, look to your left to find the “O_DTH” secret.
For the “Bloodlines” secret in the same episode, ignore the urge to follow Cooper into the Crew Lounge. Instead, take the path to the left. You’ll find the secret tucked away near the alternative lounge entrance.
Finally, “This Doesn’t Belong Here” in Episode 8 is the most technical find. You’ll need to manipulate power cells to clear a path through the vents. Once you’ve rerouted the power to the second Server Control Panel and squeezed through the passage, you’ll need to lift some heavy cabinets to reveal a coin sitting next to a recording.
Once that final coin is in your pocket, prepare for the Curator to make his grand, mysterious return.
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