Dispatch on Switch CENSORED?! Players are FURIOUS! What Happens Next?!

Superhero workplace comedy, Dispatch, is hitting the Nintendo Switch later today. It’s a big win for fans of the quirky title, no doubt. But there's a catch: the Switch version will be censored, and players won't have a choice about it. AdHoc, the game's developer, confirmed the changes, citing the need to meet Nintendo's content guidelines.

Dispatch on Switch CENSORED?! Players are FURIOUS!...

“Different platforms have different content criteria,” AdHoc explained. What does that really mean? Well, Dispatch, on other platforms, allows players to toggle censorship on and off. The game, you see, isn’t shy about depicting human (and superhuman!) anatomy, including instances of nudity and, ahem, "suggestive sounds." It's part of the game's unique…charm, let’s call it.

However, on the Switch, the censorship will be mandatory. No toggles, no options, just the edited version. This is a little disappointing, especially for those who appreciate the game's original, uninhibited presentation. I remember when the game first came out; it was the subject of many watercooler conversations in our office, precisely *because* it pushed those boundaries. It was bold, and frankly, pretty funny.

Now, before you grab your pitchforks, AdHoc is trying to reassure fans. "We worked with Nintendo to ensure the content within the title met the criteria to release on their platforms, but the core narrative and gameplay experience remains identical to the original release," they stated. So, while some visuals and audio might be toned down, the core story and gameplay mechanics should remain intact. Think of it as the "PG-13" version of Dispatch.

It’s worth remembering just how successful Dispatch has been. It flew off the digital shelves after its initial release last year, selling over a million copies within the first ten days. That kind of success speaks volumes about the game’s appeal. This impressive performance has even led AdHoc to consider a second season, perhaps exploring even *more* explicit content. I'm guessing that idea might have to stay on the drawing board though, at least for the Switch audience!

For those interested in diving deeper, Eurogamer's Bertie recently interviewed AdHoc studio co-founders Nick Herman and Pierre Shorette. They chatted about the episodic superhero comedy and the backstory of a previously cut K-pop character. It’s a worthwhile read if you’re looking for more insight into the creative process behind this unique and now slightly-censored game.