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Dispatch is an episodic narrative adventure game where you're the dispatcher of a team of reformed heroes. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
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Dispatch Release Date and Time
Dispatched to NSW and NSW2 on January 28, 2026
Dispatch is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2026. All episodes in this version will be released simultaneously. As with many Nintendo Switch titles, the game is expected to launch at midnight local time.
We will update this article if a specific release time is announced, so check back soon!
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 Switch 2 |
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Episodes 1 & 2 Released on October 22, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. ET / 7:00 A.M. PT
Episodes 3-8 Released Weekly in Pairs at 12:00 P.M. ET / 9:00 A.M. PT
Dispatch's first two episodes were simultaneously released globally on PC and PlayStation 5 on October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.
The remaining episodes follow a weekly paired release schedule at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.
⚫︎ Episodes 3 & 4: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
⚫︎ Episodes 5 & 6: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⚫︎ Episodes 7 & 8: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The timetable below shows the release times for each pair of episodes in your region, taking into account daylight saving:
Episodes 1 & 2 Release Times:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
Episodes 3 & 4 Release Times:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 5:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
Episodes 5 & 6 Release Times:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, November 6, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
Episodes 7 & 8 Release Times:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, November 13, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, November 13, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Digital Storefronts | |||||||
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 PlayStation |
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| $29.99 | |||||||
Is Dispatch on Xbox Game Pass?
Dispatch has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Dispatch on PS Plus?
Dispatch has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Dispatch on Nintendo Switch Online?
Dispatch has not been announced for PS Plus.
Announcement History
NSW and NSW2 Versions Announced on December 17, 2025
AdHoc Studio confirmed the Nintendo Switch release date for Dispatch as January 28, 2026.
Dispatch Nominated for The Game Awards 2025 on November 18, 2025
Dispatch was nominated for Player’s Voice and the Best Debut Indie Game categories for The Game Awards 2025 on November 18, 2025.
Release Date Announcement on September 17, 2025
Dispatch received an October 22, 2025, release date for Episodes 1 and 2. Subsequent episodes are to be released weekly.
Dispatch Gets a Steam Demo in May 2025
Dispatch released an official Steam demo for Dispatch on May 29, 2025
The Game Awards 2024 on December 13, 2024
Dispatch was announced at The Game Awards 2024.
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