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Until Dawn 2 Was Co-Written by Dispatch Developer AdHoc Studio

Cade Onder — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:01:05 +0000

Helping hand.

AdHoc Studio, the team behind Disptach, helped write Until Dawn 2.

In a new PlayStation Blog post, Until Dawn 2 developer Firesprite confirmed that AdHoc helped craft the story of the new horror game. As a result, the team promises a much richer experience with tough choices …

Hit Superhero Comedy Game Dispatch Finally Lands on Xbox This Month, Uncensored Scenes and All

Tom Phillips — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Comic timing.

Hit superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch will finally land on Xbox this month, developer AdHoc Studio has announced.

Dispatch will touch down on Microsoft's machine in two weeks, on Wednesday, July 29, and you can wishlist it via the Xbox Store right now. Its launch comes …

Dispatch Developer Addresses Controversial Switch Censorship With New Patch — Though 'Some Hard Requirements From Nintendo' Remain

Tom Phillips — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

"Strategically placed jorts, anyone?"

Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio has issued a patch to unlock more nudity options on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, after unexpected in-game censorship was discovered by players earlier this year, prompting a huge furore.

The "HR Violations Pack" is available to download today in North America, Europe, Australia …

Dispatch HR Violations Pack Censorship Screenshots

IGN Southeast Asia — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Telltale CEO Explains Why The Wolf Among Us 2 Has Taken So Long, And What Happened With That Split With Dispatch Maker Ad Hoc

Tom Phillips — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:01:11 +0000

"It's been a longer journey than any of us had hoped."

Nearly a decade on from Telltale Games' first announcement of a Wolf Among Us sequel, there's finally some good news. The rebooted version of Telltale has committed to a 2027 launch for Bigby Wolf's long-awaited next chapter, as well as a remastered version of his first adventure due out …

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026

Wesley Yin-Poole — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:23:44 +0000

Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and more win big.

The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 saw big wins for Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. But there were some surprises in there, too - in true BAFTA style. Ghost of Yōtei winning best music over Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for example, came as something of a shock. …

Dispatch - Xbox Release Window Trailer | Xbox Partner Preview Showcase 2026

IGN Southeast Asia — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:49:18 +0000

It's almost time to head out in this choice-based superhero workplace comedy. Navigate workplace relationships, be a relentless flirt, all while sending heroes around the city to address emergencies. The hit AdHoc Studio game, Dispatch, is coming to Xbox in Summer of 2026.

Hit Superhero Comedy Game Dispatch Headed to Xbox This Summer

Tom Phillips — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:32:31 +0000

Nip over.

Dispatch, the hit superhero workplace comedy game, will finally land on Xbox consoles this summer.

As announced during today's Xbox Partner Preview showcase, Dispatch is coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud at some point in the summer months (though a specific date was not …

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch Lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Nominations

Tom Phillips — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2 also recognized.

The beloved Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is unsurprisingly up for yet more prizes, as it leads this year's BAFTA Games Awards nominations with an impressive 12 nods.

Clair Obscur is up for the main Best Game award, as well as Debut Game for its studio Sandfall Interactive. It is the …

Dispatch Developers Reveal How Aaron Paul's Performance Changed the Game

Michael Peyton — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Creative Director/EP Nick Herman and AdHoc CEO Michael Choung also discuss the "miracle" behind making a video game.

There are a million things that have to go right for a video game to be a success. Well, maybe not a million. But a lot. Michael Choung, the CEO of AdHoc Studio – which released the popular superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch last year – admits as much. …

Nintendo Switch Developer in Censorship Snafu 'Legally Unable' to Explain Why It Couldn't Release a Separate Uncut Version, Like Cyberpunk 2077

Tom Phillips — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:41:12 +0000

Nudity-infused physical version also not happening.

The developer behind Dispatch — the superhero game that's censored on Nintendo Switch — has said it is "legally unable" to explain why it can't launch an unedited version of its game in specific regions — as CD Projekt Red did with Cyberpunk 2077.

Dispatch maker AdHoc Studio previously …

'People Have a Right to Be Pissed' — Dispatch Developer Apologizes to Fans Over Nintendo Switch Censorship, Says Disclaimer Wasn't Visible Enough

Tom Phillips — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:04:18 +0000

"Makes it look like we were trying to hide it."

The developer of a game censored due to Nintendo's content guidelines has apologized to fans and said it that its own disclaimer on the changes should have been more visible.

Last week, fans were shocked to discover that hit superhero game Dispatch had been censored on Nintendo Switch — where …

Nintendo Responds to Switch Game Censorship That Left Dispatch's Nudity Permanently Covered With Black Boxes

Tom Phillips — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:06:06 +0000

Naked truth.

Following the revelation that hit superhero game Dispatch features enforced censorship on Switch platforms, Nintendo has responded to address the situation.

Earlier this week, copies of the game's Switch version were discovered to have Dispatch's pre-existing 'Visual Censorship' setting enabled by default, with no option to toggle it on/off …

Dispatch Is Censored on Nintendo Switch Due to Platform 'Content Criteria', Developer Says

Rebekah Valentine — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:05:04 +0000

Bleeped.

Dispatch, the superhero workplace comedy made by Telltale veterans at AdHoc Studio, is out now on Nintendo Switch. But a number of excited new and returning players aren't super happy about the release, as it turns out the game has been pretty aggressively censored on the system.

It's been well-known since …

Dispatch - Official Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

IGN Southeast Asia — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:05:46 +0000

Check out the Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer for Dispatch, the superhero strategy narrative-decision game developed by AdHoc Studio. Players will manage a team of misfit heroes as Robert Robertson to learn new abilities, explore a dramatic story, and save the city one dispatch call at a time. Dispatch is available now for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam).

The Best Video Game Performances of 2025

Matt Purslow — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The actors who brought their A-game this year.

It’s been a tough few years for voice actors. While it’s perhaps never been more obvious how much value they provide to a game’s characters and story – the huge success of Baldur’s Gate 3 and its beloved cast put the profession in perhaps the brightest spotlight it’s ever had …

The Best Performance in a Video Game of 2025

IGN Southeast Asia — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:59:00 +0000

The Best PlayStation Game of 2025

Simon Cardy — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The best games you could play on a Sony console this year.

Superheroes, ronin, insect warriors, and postal service workers. Whatever your fantasy this year, PlayStation could deliver it. But which PS5 game was the best? We at IGN have voted and picked out what we think are the five most worthy of recognition from across 2025, naming one of them the …

The Best PlayStation Game of 2025

IGN Southeast Asia — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Hit Superhero Comedy Dispatch Will Soon No Longer Be PlayStation Console Exclusive

Tom Phillips — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:36:43 +0000

Pow.

Superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch has just popped up on the Nintendo eShop for Switch and Switch 2, and is already available to pre-order.

There's been no formal word yet by developer AdHoc Studio, but the Nintendo eShop listing is now live in Australia, where Switch …

Dispatch, The Superhero Comedy From Former Telltale Devs, Tops 2 Million Players

Vikki Blake — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:53:04 +0000

"Wouldn't be here without you."

Dispatch, the superhero workplace comedy from former Telltale devs, has topped two million players.

Hailing from AdHoc Studio, which was founded by several former Telltale Games devs, Dispatch sees you manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who you send to emergencies around the city, all while …

Dispatch's 'Sexy Demon Lady' Malevola Was Inspired by an Iconic '90s Pepsi Ad

Vikki Blake — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:05:41 +0000

"...in a white bodysuit and cut-off jean shorts, and high heels — everybody lost their mind."

If you've been spending time with Dispatch and feeling that Malevola's practically humming with early 1990s supermodel energy, it turns out you're absolutely right.

Talking to IGN, Adhoc art director Derek Stratton explained how a '90s Pepsi advert starring supermodel Cindy Crawford was the inspiration for …

Why Dispatch's Malevola Might Look Familiar

IGN Southeast Asia — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:44:26 +0000

Dispatch's art director reveals what went behind Malevola's character design.

Dispatch Video Review

IGN Southeast Asia — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:26:45 +0000

Dispatch reviewed by Sarah Thwaites on PC, also available on PlayStation 5.A true spiritual successor to the Telltale Games of the 2010s, Dispatch cleverly toes the line between TV show and video game, delivering on both halves in equal measure. Its cavalcade of multidimensional characters shines thanks to great writing further buffeted by a star-studded cast. The hands-on minigame of managing my superhero team from behind a desk is both a tense delight and a smart way to tie the conversations you have into the actual action, with only the hacking puzzles feeling like a less than thrilling distraction. An emotional rollercoaster in all the right ways, Dispatch is a decision-packed adventure that hones in on the hero behind the super. I’m only left with one question… how long until Season 2?

Dispatch Review

Sarah Thwaites — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:00:59 +0000

Not all heroes wear capes... just most of them.

We’ve seen stories built around redemption arcs plenty of times before, and if I’m being honest, I’m a total sucker for them. A sarcastic baddie who, despite their disdain for the law, gains enough empathy to save the day – what’s not to like? After eight episodes full of cliffhangers, …

XDefiant Reportedly Began as a New Splinter Cell Game by the Dispatch Developers

Rebekah Valentine — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:23:13 +0000

At least Dispatch is really good!

Ubisoft was, at one point not too long ago, working on a brand new Splinter Cell game. But it morphed over time to become XDefiant, according to a new report.

This comes from a Bloomberg story about AdHoc Studio, the developers of workplace superhero comedy game Dispatch, which …

Dispatch Episode 1 & 2 Gameplay Screenshots

IGN Southeast Asia — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:17:17 +0000

"I’ve Wanted to be in a Game for a Long Time” - Aaron Paul on Dispatch and His Favourite Games

IGN Southeast Asia — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0000

From Halo to Resident Evil, Aaron Paul talks about his favourite games and what it was like recording voice lines for AdHoc Studio's Dispatch, a workplace comedy single-player game with a superhero twist.

Dispatch - Official Launch Trailer

IGN Southeast Asia — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:11:59 +0000

Don't miss the Launch Trailer for Dispatch, a superhero comedic narrative-driven game developed by AdHoc Studio. Players will assume the responsibility of managing a superhero team from any and all aspects. Make key narrative decisions to balance emerging threats around the city, interpersonal relations between the team, and becoming a true hero. Dispatch is available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam).

Dispatch - Official 'One Week' Hype Trailer | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025

IGN Southeast Asia — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:15:56 +0000

Take a look at the 'One Week' Hype Trailer for Dispatch, a narrative-driven action choice-making strategy game developed by AdHoc Studio. Players will manage an unorthodox team of heroes to keep the city safe, all while balancing the trials and tribulations of conflicting personalities amongst the team. Embark on the ultimate journey towards embodying a hero in Dispatch, launching on October 22 for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC (Steam).

The Invincibles Meets the Office in New Trailer for Dispatch | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025

Rachel Weber — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Middle manage rehabilitated supes and office politics

Think The Invincibles meets The Office for superhero workplace comedy Dispatch, which dropped a new trailer at Fanfest today ahead of its impending release on PC and PS5. Created by some of the folks behind Telltale's Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us, it's all about managing ex-supervillains …

IGN Fan Fest Returns With a Special Fall Edition Featuring Keanu Reeves, Dispatch, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and More

Michael Peyton — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Tune in for a non-stop show filled with tons of exclusive reveals.

More than 75 game announcements, trailers, exclusive clips, and celebrity interviews will be featured when a brand-new special edition of IGN Fan Fest arrives October 15.

Streaming across all IGN platforms, IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition will see the likes of Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, …

IGN Fan Fest Returns for an October Special Edition!

IGN Southeast Asia — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000

IGN Fan Fest is back just in time for Fall! Tune in October 15 for a special edition of IGN Fan Fest, with tons of game announcements, trailers, exclusive clips, gameplay, celebrity interviews, and more.Stay tuned for tons of reveals featuring Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, Spinter Cell: Deathwatch, Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, WWE 2K25, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and much more! It all kicks off with a special preview at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT on Wednesday, October 15. Then the main event streams LIVE at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT. Be sure to check it out wherever you get IGN.

Dispatch: Official PC and PS5 Release Date Trailer (Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright)

IGN Southeast Asia — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Dispatch, the upcoming workplace superhero comedy adventure game with a strategy layer from a group of ex-Telltale developers, is coming to PC and PS5 on October 22. Dispatch stars Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright and is developed by AdHoc, a new studio comprised of a number of former Telltale developers. It will be released episodically over the course of four weeks, with two episodes dropping each week starting on October 22. It's priced at $30 for the full season, or $40 for deluxe version of the full season that includes a digital artbook and four digital comics. Wishlist it and/or check out the playable demo right now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

Dispatch, the Superhero Comedy from Ex-Telltale Devs, Confirms PC + PS5 Release Date and Episodic Release

Ryan Mccaffrey — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Picking up where Telltale left off.

Dispatch, the upcoming workplace superhero comedy adventure game with a strategy layer from a group of ex-Telltale developers, is coming to PC and PS5 on October 22. It will be released episodically over the course of four weeks, with two episodes dropping each week starting on October 22. It's priced …

Dispatch Is a Star-Studded New Game With Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright, Laura Bailey, and More - The Game Awards 2024

Alex Stedman — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:59:58 +0000

From former Telltale devs.

In one of the starrier announcements of the night, Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul and prolific voice actor Laura Bailey took The Game Awards stage to reveal Dispatch, a game with a pretty stacked cast.

Along with Paul and Bailey, the …

Dispatch Game Awards Trailer Screenshots

IGN Southeast Asia — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:41:35 +0000

Dispatch - Official Reveal Trailer | The Game Awards 2024

IGN Southeast Asia — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:41:12 +0000

Check out the trailer for Dispatch, an adventure game starring Aaron Paul and Laura Bailey where you'll hunt down superheroes. Dispatch will be out sometime in 2025.