Dispatch (video game)
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Dispatch is an episodic adventure game developed and published by AdHoc Studio. The game consists of eight episodes that were released on PlayStation 5 and Windows throughout October and November 2025, followed by ports on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2026. Described as a superhero workplace comedy, Dispatch has the player take the role of Robert Robertson III, formerly the superhero Mecha Man, who has to take a job as a dispatcher for villains-turned-superheroes after his signature mecha suit is destroyed in battle. Its cast includes the voices of Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright, Erin Yvette, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and Matthew Mercer, as well as content creators jacksepticeye, MoistCr1TiKaL, Joel Haver, Alanah Pearce, and rapper Yung Gravy. The game sold over 2 million units within the first month of release and received critical acclaim.
Infobox
Developer
AdHoc Studio[a]
Publisher
AdHoc Studio
Directors
mw- Nick HermanDennis LenartChris Rebbert
Producer
Natalie Herman
Designer
Charles Marcolim
Programmer
Seth Kingsley
Artist
Derek Stratton
Writers
Pierre ShoretteSuzee MatsonAshley JeffaloneChad RhinessChris Rebbert
Composer
Andrew Arcadi[b]
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Platforms
PlayStation 5 Windows Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2
Release
Episodes 1–2 PS5, WindowsWW: October 22, 2025 Episodes 3–4 PS5, WindowsWW: October 29, 2025 Episodes 5–6 PS5, WindowsWW: November 5, 2025 Episodes 7–8 PS5, WindowsWW: November 12, 2025 Other versions Switch, Switch 2WW: January 28, 2026
Genres
Adventure, interactive film
Mode
Single-player
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Pivot"
Directed by
Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart
Written by
Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, Polly Raguimov, Chris Rebbert, and Chad Rhiness
Original release date
October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)
Robert Robertson, AKA Mecha Man, tracks down his father's killer and things take an unexpected turn.
Robert Robertson, AKA Mecha Man, tracks down his father's killer and things take an unexpected turn.
No.
Robert Robertson, AKA Mecha Man, tracks down his father's killer and things take an unexpected turn.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Onboard"
Directed by
Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart
Written by
Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Suzee Matson, Chad Rhiness, Ashley Jeffalone, and Polly Raguimov
Original release date
October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22)
Robert starts his first day at the Superhero Dispatch Network and meets the Z-Team.
Robert starts his first day at the Superhero Dispatch Network and meets the Z-Team.
No.
Robert starts his first day at the Superhero Dispatch Network and meets the Z-Team.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Turnover"
Directed by
Dennis Lenart
Written by
Suzee Matson, Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Chad Rhiness, and Polly Raguimov
Original release date
October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29)
Robert is informed he needs to cut one member of the Z-Team.
Robert is informed he needs to cut one member of the Z-Team.
No.
Robert is informed he needs to cut one member of the Z-Team.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Restructure"
Directed by
Nick Herman
Written by
Ashley Jeffalone, Mayanna Berrin, Suzee Matson, Chad Rhiness, Pierre Shorette, and Polly Raguimov
Original release date
October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29)
After cutting a member of the team, Robert has to deal with the consequences and choose a new member.
After cutting a member of the team, Robert has to deal with the consequences and choose a new member.
No.
After cutting a member of the team, Robert has to deal with the consequences and choose a new member.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Team Building"
Directed by
Dennis Lenart and Chris Rebbert
Written by
Chad Rhiness, Mayanna Berrin, Suzee Matson, Pierre Shorette, Ashley Jeffalone, Polly Raguimov, and Chris Rebbert
Original release date
November 5, 2025 (2025-11-05)
After a long day of dispatching, the Z-Team unwind together at a villain bar.
After a long day of dispatching, the Z-Team unwind together at a villain bar.
No.
After a long day of dispatching, the Z-Team unwind together at a villain bar.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Moving Parts"
Directed by
Chris Rebbert
Written by
Chad Rhiness, Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, Polly Raguimov, and Chris Rebbert
Original release date
November 5, 2025 (2025-11-05)
Following a failed attempt to restore the Mecha Man suit, plans arise to help Robert find the missing component.
Following a failed attempt to restore the Mecha Man suit, plans arise to help Robert find the missing component.
No.
Following a failed attempt to restore the Mecha Man suit, plans arise to help Robert find the missing component.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Retrospective"
Directed by
Nick Herman
Written by
Chris Rebbert, Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, Polly Raguimov, and Chad Rhiness
Original release date
November 12, 2025 (2025-11-12)
Robert has the difficult decision to cut or keep a certain team member after an incident.
Robert has the difficult decision to cut or keep a certain team member after an incident.
No.
Robert has the difficult decision to cut or keep a certain team member after an incident.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Synergy"
Directed by
Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart
Written by
Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Chad Rhiness, Nick Herman, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, and Polly Raguimov
Original release date
November 12, 2025 (2025-11-12)
Robert and the Z-Team have to deal with rising threats all across the city.
Robert and the Z-Team have to deal with rising threats all across the city.
No.
Robert and the Z-Team have to deal with rising threats all across the city.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Pivot" | Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart | Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, Polly Raguimov, Chris Rebbert, and Chad Rhiness | October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22) | |
| Robert Robertson, AKA Mecha Man, tracks down his father's killer and things take an unexpected turn. | |||||
| 2 | "Onboard" | Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart | Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Suzee Matson, Chad Rhiness, Ashley Jeffalone, and Polly Raguimov | October 22, 2025 (2025-10-22) | |
| Robert starts his first day at the Superhero Dispatch Network and meets the Z-Team. | |||||
| 3 | "Turnover" | Dennis Lenart | Suzee Matson, Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Chad Rhiness, and Polly Raguimov | October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29) | |
| Robert is informed he needs to cut one member of the Z-Team. | |||||
| 4 | "Restructure" | Nick Herman | Ashley Jeffalone, Mayanna Berrin, Suzee Matson, Chad Rhiness, Pierre Shorette, and Polly Raguimov | October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29) | |
| After cutting a member of the team, Robert has to deal with the consequences and choose a new member. | |||||
| 5 | "Team Building" | Dennis Lenart and Chris Rebbert | Chad Rhiness, Mayanna Berrin, Suzee Matson, Pierre Shorette, Ashley Jeffalone, Polly Raguimov, and Chris Rebbert | November 5, 2025 (2025-11-05) | |
| After a long day of dispatching, the Z-Team unwind together at a villain bar. | |||||
| 6 | "Moving Parts" | Chris Rebbert | Chad Rhiness, Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, Polly Raguimov, and Chris Rebbert | November 5, 2025 (2025-11-05) | |
| Following a failed attempt to restore the Mecha Man suit, plans arise to help Robert find the missing component. | |||||
| 7 | "Retrospective" | Nick Herman | Chris Rebbert, Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, Polly Raguimov, and Chad Rhiness | November 12, 2025 (2025-11-12) | |
| Robert has the difficult decision to cut or keep a certain team member after an incident. | |||||
| 8 | "Synergy" | Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart | Pierre Shorette, Mayanna Berrin, Chad Rhiness, Nick Herman, Ashley Jeffalone, Suzee Matson, and Polly Raguimov | November 12, 2025 (2025-11-12) | |
| Robert and the Z-Team have to deal with rising threats all across the city. | |||||
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregator
Metacritic
Score
(PC) 87/100(PS5) 89/100
OpenCritic
OpenCritic
Aggregator
OpenCritic
Score
96% recommend
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | (PC) 87/100(PS5) 89/100 |
| OpenCritic | 96% recommend |
Review scores
Game Informer
Game Informer
Publication
Game Informer
Score
9/10
Gamekult
Gamekult
Publication
Gamekult
Score
8/10
GameSpot
GameSpot
Publication
GameSpot
Score
8/10
IGN
IGN
Publication
IGN
Score
9/10
PC Gamer (US)
PC Gamer (US)
Publication
PC Gamer (US)
Score
8.9/10
Push Square
Push Square
Publication
Push Square
Score
8/10
VideoGamer.com
VideoGamer.com
Publication
VideoGamer.com
Score
10/10
| Publication | Score |
| Game Informer | 9/10 |
| Gamekult | 8/10 |
| GameSpot | 8/10 |
| IGN | 9/10 |
| PC Gamer (US) | 8.9/10 |
| Push Square | 8/10 |
| VideoGamer.com | 10/10 |
Awards and nominations for Dispatch · Reception › Accolades
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
The Game Awards 2025
Category
Best Debut Indie Game
Result
Nominated
Players' Voice
Players' Voice
Year
Players' Voice
Award
Nominated
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
The Steam Awards 2025
Category
Game of the Year
Result
Pending
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Year
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Award
Pending
22nd British Academy Games Awards
22nd British Academy Games Awards
Year
22nd British Academy Games Awards
Award
Best Game
Category
Longlisted
Animation
Animation
Year
Animation
Award
Longlisted
Artistic Achievement
Artistic Achievement
Year
Artistic Achievement
Award
Longlisted
Audio Achievement
Audio Achievement
Year
Audio Achievement
Award
Longlisted
Debut Game
Debut Game
Year
Debut Game
Award
Longlisted
Music
Music
Year
Music
Award
Longlisted
Narrative
Narrative
Year
Narrative
Award
Longlisted
New Intellectual Property
New Intellectual Property
Year
New Intellectual Property
Award
Longlisted
Performer in a Leading Role (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson)
Performer in a Leading Role (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson)
Year
Performer in a Leading Role (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson)
Award
Longlisted
Performer in a Leading Role (Laura Bailey as Invisigal)
Performer in a Leading Role (Laura Bailey as Invisigal)
Year
Performer in a Leading Role (Laura Bailey as Invisigal)
Award
Longlisted
Performer in a Supporting Role (Jeffrey Wright as Chase)
Performer in a Supporting Role (Jeffrey Wright as Chase)
Year
Performer in a Supporting Role (Jeffrey Wright as Chase)
Award
Longlisted
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | The Game Awards 2025 | Best Debut Indie Game | Nominated | |
| Players' Voice | Nominated | |||
| 2026 | The Steam Awards 2025 | Game of the Year | Pending | |
| Outstanding Story-Rich Game | Pending | |||
| 22nd British Academy Games Awards | Best Game | Longlisted | ||
| Animation | Longlisted | |||
| Artistic Achievement | Longlisted | |||
| Audio Achievement | Longlisted | |||
| Debut Game | Longlisted | |||
| Music | Longlisted | |||
| Narrative | Longlisted | |||
| New Intellectual Property | Longlisted | |||
| Performer in a Leading Role (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson) | Longlisted | |||
| Performer in a Leading Role (Laura Bailey as Invisigal) | Longlisted | |||
| Performer in a Supporting Role (Jeffrey Wright as Chase) | Longlisted |
References
- Animation provided by Igloo Studio and PS5 version ported by Plastic Fern Studios
- Additional music by Skyler Barto
- Credited under his stage name, Lance Cantstopolis
- Credited under his legal name, Charles White
- Credited under his legal name, Seán McLoughlin
- Credited as Harvey aka Thot Squad
- Credited as Matthew "Yung Gravy" Hauri
- Score based on 60 reviews
- Score based on 28 reviews
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- PC Gamerhttps://www.pcgamer.com/games/adventure/dispatch-is-the-first-telltale-style-game-ive-played-thats-delivering-on-the-promise-of-playing-a-tv-show-and-its-even-got-a-compelling-management-sim-tucked-inside-too/
- Eurogamerhttps://www.eurogamer.net/making-of-dispatch-how-adhoc-rode-rejection-to-huge-success
- Dot Esportshttps://dotesports.com/general/news/dispatch-all-voice-actors
- Behind The Voice Actorshttps://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Dispatch/
- Polygonhttps://www.polygon.com/dispatch-episode-release-schedule/
- Bloomberghttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-14/the-turbulent-seven-year-saga-behind-hit-game-dispatch
- Polygonhttps://www.polygon.com/gaming/611909/dispatch-preview-adhoc-interview/
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- Games Presshttps://www.gamespress.com/Dispatch-Comes-to-Nintendo-Switch-1-and-2-on-January-28
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/game/dispatch/critic-reviews/?platform=pc
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/game/dispatch/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5
- OpenCritichttps://opencritic.com/game/19505/dispatch
- Game Informerhttps://gameinformer.com/review/dispatch/with-great-power-comes-guaranteed-paperwork
- Gamekulthttps://www.gamekult.com/jeux/dispatch-3050888111/test.html
- GameSpothttps://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dispatch-review-fantastic-superhero-tv/1900-6418442/
- IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/dispatch-review
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- Push Squarehttps://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/dispatch
- VideoGamerhttps://www.videogamer.com/reviews/dispatch-review/
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