How to send a second fuel diversion team in directive 8020

Ensuring the safety of the main crew members can be on many players' minds when playing Directive 8020especially since choices and quick decisions can drastically change who survives to the end.

The game constantly showcases situations where even a single failed interaction can change the story forever. In case you are heading to “We have reserves” trophy or achievement in Directive 8020there are several things you must do in a very specific order, including allowing certain crew members to die. The guide below describes each step required to unlock the trophy.

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How to send a second fuel diversion team in directive 8020

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To start, rewind to “Redirection” in episode 8 if you haven't already reached it You will be in control during this sequence Stafford when trying to restore power to the elevator.

As you move towards Crew Loungea mime version of Eisele appears. Normally you should be able to escape the enemy but for this trophy you actually need Stafford to die. Go straight to the Mimic and when the QTE appears, deliberately press the wrong button to fail the interaction. This causes the alien to kill Stafford.

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In the following cutscene, Eisele runs away alone, so you don't have to do anything important there. Shortly after, another section titled “AtriumAt the start of this section, a Lifeform posing as another crew member appears right in front of them. Go to him and purposely fail the QTE again to make sure Eisele dies even at this meeting.

Once both Stafford and Eisele are dead, a cutscene will automatically play Cooper will try to contact them about fuel. With neither responding, Cooper decides to handle the task herself Young. During the “Backup“, the surviving crew members finish refueling during the cutscene, and “We have reservesA trophy or achievement will be unlocked during this sequence.

If you're also looking to unlock the achievement for rescuing all crew members, no need to worry. You can simply unlock this trophy first and then rewind to “Redirection” A turning point for playing a section correctly or completing a story and coming back later using the turning point system.

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Released

May 12, 2026

ESRB

Mature 17+ / Intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, in-game purchases, user interaction


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