Dispatch (video game)
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Dispatch is a 2025 episodic adventure game developed and published by the American developer AdHoc Studio. Described as a superhero workplace comedy, the game 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 rappers Yung Gravy and Thot Squad. Dispatch consists of eight episodes released on PlayStation 5 and Windows throughout October and November 2025. Ports for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 were released in January 2026, with a port for Xbox Series X/S scheduled to release in 2026. The game received generally favorable reviews from critics and was widely acclaimed by audiences, selling over 4 million copies.
Infobox
Developer
AdHoc Studio
Publisher
AdHoc Studio
Directors
Nick Herman Dennis Lenart Chris Rebbert
Producer
Natalie Herman
Designer
Charles Marcolim
Programmer
Seth Kingsley
Artist
Derek Stratton
Writers
Pierre Shorette Suzee Matson Ashley Jeffalone Chad Rhiness Chris Rebbert
Composer
Andrew Arcadi
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Platforms
PlayStation 5 Windows Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Xbox Series X/S
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, 2026Xbox Series X/S Q2/Q3 2026
Genres
Adventure, interactive film, simulation
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
(NS2) 85/100
OpenCritic
OpenCritic
Aggregator
OpenCritic
Score
97% recommend
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | (PC) 87/100 (PS5) 89/100 (NS2) 85/100 |
| OpenCritic | 97% 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
Nintendo Life
Nintendo Life
Publication
Nintendo Life
Score
9/10
PC Gamer (US)
PC Gamer (US)
Publication
PC Gamer (US)
Score
8 /10
Push Square
Push Square
Publication
Push Square
Score
8/10
| Publication | Score |
| Game Informer | 9/10 |
| Gamekult | 8/10 |
| GameSpot | 8/10 |
| IGN | 9/10 |
| Nintendo Life | 9/10 |
| PC Gamer (US) | 8 /10 |
| Push Square | 8/10 |
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
Nominated
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Year
Outstanding Story-Rich Game
Award
Won
29th Annual D . Awards
29th Annual D . Awards
Year
29th Annual D . Awards
Award
Game of the Year
Category
Nominated
Adventure Game of the Year
Adventure Game of the Year
Year
Adventure Game of the Year
Award
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Year
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Award
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Year
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Award
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Character (Courtney/Invisigal)
Outstanding Achievement in Character (Courtney/Invisigal)
Year
Outstanding Achievement in Character (Courtney/Invisigal)
Award
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Character (Robert Robertson III/Mecha Man)
Outstanding Achievement in Character (Robert Robertson III/Mecha Man)
Year
Outstanding Achievement in Character (Robert Robertson III/Mecha Man)
Award
Nominated
73rd Golden Reel Awards
73rd Golden Reel Awards
Year
73rd Golden Reel Awards
Award
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Game Effects / Foley
Category
Nominated
NAVGTR Awards
NAVGTR Awards
Year
NAVGTR Awards
Award
Character Design
Category
Nominated
Direction in a Game Cinema
Direction in a Game Cinema
Year
Direction in a Game Cinema
Award
Nominated
Original Adventure Game
Original Adventure Game
Year
Original Adventure Game
Award
Won
Lead Performance in a Comedy (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson)
Lead Performance in a Comedy (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson)
Year
Lead Performance in a Comedy (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson)
Award
Won
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Laura Bailey as Invisigal)
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Laura Bailey as Invisigal)
Year
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Laura Bailey as Invisigal)
Award
Nominated
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Matthew Mercer as Shroud)
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Matthew Mercer as Shroud)
Year
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Matthew Mercer as Shroud)
Award
Won
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Thot Squad as Prism)
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Thot Squad as Prism)
Year
Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Thot Squad as Prism)
Award
Nominated
Writing in a Comedy
Writing in a Comedy
Year
Writing in a Comedy
Award
Won
26th Game Developers Choice Awards
26th Game Developers Choice Awards
Year
26th Game Developers Choice Awards
Award
Best Debut
Category
Nominated
Best Narrative
Best Narrative
Year
Best Narrative
Award
Nominated
Social Impact
Social Impact
Year
Social Impact
Award
Nominated
22nd British Academy Games Awards
22nd British Academy Games Awards
Year
22nd British Academy Games Awards
Award
Best Game
Category
Nominated
Animation
Animation
Year
Animation
Award
Won
Artistic Achievement
Artistic Achievement
Year
Artistic Achievement
Award
Nominated
Audio Achievement
Audio Achievement
Year
Audio Achievement
Award
Won
Debut Game
Debut Game
Year
Debut Game
Award
Nominated
Music
Music
Year
Music
Award
Nominated
Narrative
Narrative
Year
Narrative
Award
Longlisted
New Intellectual Property
New Intellectual Property
Year
New Intellectual Property
Award
Nominated
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
Nominated
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
Won
Nebula Awards
Nebula Awards
Year
Nebula Awards
Award
Best Game Writing
Category
Pending
Hugo Awards
Hugo Awards
Year
Hugo Awards
Award
Best Game or Interactive Work
Category
Pending
| 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 | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Story-Rich Game | Won | |||
| 29th Annual D . Awards | Game of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Adventure Game of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement in Character (Courtney/Invisigal) | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Achievement in Character (Robert Robertson III/Mecha Man) | Nominated | |||
| 73rd Golden Reel Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Game Effects / Foley | Nominated | ||
| NAVGTR Awards | Character Design | Nominated | ||
| Direction in a Game Cinema | Nominated | |||
| Original Adventure Game | Won | |||
| Lead Performance in a Comedy (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson) | Won | |||
| Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Laura Bailey as Invisigal) | Nominated | |||
| Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Matthew Mercer as Shroud) | Won | |||
| Supporting Performance in a Comedy (Thot Squad as Prism) | Nominated | |||
| Writing in a Comedy | Won | |||
| 26th Game Developers Choice Awards | Best Debut | Nominated | ||
| Best Narrative | Nominated | |||
| Social Impact | Nominated | |||
| 22nd British Academy Games Awards | Best Game | Nominated | ||
| Animation | Won | |||
| Artistic Achievement | Nominated | |||
| Audio Achievement | Won | |||
| Debut Game | Nominated | |||
| Music | Nominated | |||
| Narrative | Longlisted | |||
| New Intellectual Property | Nominated | |||
| Performer in a Leading Role (Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson) | Nominated | |||
| Performer in a Leading Role (Laura Bailey as Invisigal) | Longlisted | |||
| Performer in a Supporting Role (Jeffrey Wright as Chase) | Won | |||
| Nebula Awards | Best Game Writing | Pending | ||
| Hugo Awards | Best Game or Interactive Work | Pending |
References
- Animation provided by Igloo Studio. PS5 version ported by Plastic Fern Studios. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 ve
- 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 70 critic reviews
- Score based on 31 critic reviews
- Score based on 8 critic reviews
- Based on 120 reviews
- MobyGameshttps://www.mobygames.com/game/243630/dispatch/releases/
- GoNintendohttps://gonintendo.com/contents/56591-interview-adhoc-on-bringing-dispatch-to-nintendo-fans-plus-a-tease-for-the-series
- Dispatchhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/aaron-paul-stars-in-superhero-workplace-comedy-game-dispatch/1100-6528454/
- 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