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AdHoc confirms there will be no uncensored physical Dispatch release on Switch or Switch 2, despite working with Nintendo to address some censored content; no physical SKU or regional detail announcements were provided, and Nintendo’s platform guidelines govern such releases. Dispatch has sold over 1 million copies in 10 days.
AdHoc Studio says it’s already collaborating with Nintendo to address the censored content in Dispatch’s Switch version, with a future update expected in weeks rather than days and no firm promises yet. The studio also acknowledged a misstep in store-page labeling that obscured the censorship and has since corrected it, while noting that the changes aim to meet Nintendo’s content guidelines.
AdHoc, the developer behind Dispatch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, posted a lengthy statement explaining that content was censored to meet Nintendo’s guidelines and that the team is now working with Nintendo on a path forward; they plan an update to restore at least some censored content, though it will take weeks due to development and submission timelines; they apologized to fans and noted changes to storefront language were made for better visibility.
AdHoc Studio confirms Dispatch is censored by default on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 due to platform content rules, with nudity and explicit audio blocked; PS5 and Windows versions offer a censorship toggle. Nintendo says it does not edit partner content, while the existence of a censored versus potentially non-censored version suggests ratings-board decisions (e.g., CERO) may drive the Switch port, and the non-censored variant may not be available on Switch.
Nintendo and AdHoc Studio publicly addressed Dispatch’s Switch censorship, with AdHoc saying it worked with Nintendo to adapt the game for Switch, while Nintendo insists partners’ content isn’t altered by Nintendo and that titles must meet independent rating guidelines. The visual censorship toggle remains removed on Switch and Switch 2, sparking ongoing speculation about why changes were made.
Dispatch is censored on Switch and Switch 2 by default with no option to disable the censorship. AdHoc Studio says the content meets Nintendo’s release criteria, but the move has sparked debate over platform standards and regional ratings, notably Japan’s CERO, which could be driving the global edits. Some propose separate regional versions as a workaround, though that would be costly for a small studio; VGC has reached out to AdHoc for comment.
Dispatch, last year’s acclaimed narrative adventure, lands on Nintendo Switch with mandatory censorship of explicit content due to Nintendo’s guidelines; there is no option to disable censorship on the Switch edition, though the core story and gameplay remain the same as the PC and PS5 versions (which offer a censorship toggle).
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions of Dispatch ship with censorship by default—no Visual Censorship toggle like the PC and PS5 builds—nudity and other sensitive content are obscured, while the main narrative and gameplay remain unchanged. AdHoc Studio says Nintendo helped ensure the content met platform guidelines, suggesting stricter Nintendo policies, though details remain unclear.
Dispatch, a superhero workplace comedy game by AdHoc Studio, is confirmed to release on Switch and Switch 2 on January 28, 2026, with a discounted price of $26.99 until launch. The game features decision-driven storytelling, hero deployment, and roster management, and has received positive reviews on Steam.
Dispatch's popularity suggests a likely Season 2, but AdHoc Studio has only just begun considering it, as they are currently working on a new project with Critical Role. The first season ends soon, and while a second season isn't confirmed, the show's success might influence future plans.
Dispatch, a superhero comedy game from former Telltale devs at AdHoc Studio, is set for an episodic release starting October 22nd, with two episodes launching weekly. The game features a notable voice cast including Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Aaron Paul, and Jeffrey Wright, aiming to emulate the TV show release format.
Critical Role is developing its first original video game set in the universe of Exandria, in collaboration with AdHoc Studio, following their successful interactive storytelling game DISPATCH, which features Critical Role voice talent and is set to release in 2025. The new game aims to expand the franchise into interactive media, though specific details and release dates are not yet available.
Critical Role is partnering with AdHoc Studio to develop its first video game set in the Exandria universe, with a focus on narrative-driven gameplay, and is also collaborating on the upcoming game 'Dispatch,' expected in 2025, which features a superhero workplace comedy theme and includes notable voice talent. The project aims for a scale that balances quality and development time, with a potential storyline set between major campaigns.
Indie game Cart Life, which won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the Game Developer Conference’s annual Independent Games Festival in 2013, disappeared from Steam in 2014. Creator Richard Hofmeier pulled the game due to unresolved problems and bugs. Now, Hofmeier and AdHoc Studio plan to revive the game, not as a nostalgic cash grab, but as an earnest attempt to preserve it. The game, which focuses on three street vendors struggling to make ends meet, is hard because life is hard. It's a unique experience that allows players to be messy and constantly subverts their expectations. The game is set to be released later this year.