Dispatch, the gorgeously animated superhero workplace comedy is adopting an episodic format for release this October. The game, developed by Adhoc Studios, will release this October 22nd in episodic format, with a schedule having two episodes release weekly.
Episodic gaming never officially went away and has even been adopted into other formats. You could even argue things like battle passes or MMORPG seasons are forms of episodic gaming. However, it’s never been very popular and even television shows have been slowly moving away from episodic releases. That’s not going to stop AdHoc Studios from releasing their new title, Dispatch, on a weekly schedule.
“We think the release format is an underrated part of the player experience. Episodic is a format that makes the story easy to slip into, easy to keep up with, and easy to share with friends. We want the launch of Dispatch to be ‘appointment gaming’ but with the weekly cadence of a TV show, as opposed to asking people to wait months between each release.”
For me, as long as episodic gaming doesn’t become the norm, this is a novelty that I can endure or even find charming. Especially considering the way I play these types of adventure games, I seldom go all in on them and prefer to play them slowly, over time.
Dispatch is a narrative adventure game with some light management elements where players follow the story of Robert Robertson. Robert is a former superhero, now desk jockey, who manages a squad of chaotic ex-villains. The voice talent includes Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright, and members of Critical Role.
Episodes and Their Release Dates
Starting Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, Dispatch will release its first two episodes followed by another two episodes weekly for four weeks. Purchasing the game grants you access to all eight episodes.
- Wednesday October 22nd, 2025
- Episode 1 – Pivot
- Episode 2 – Onboard
- Wednesday October 29th, 2025
- Episode 3 – Turnover
- Episode 4 – Restructure
- Wednesday November 5th, 2025
- Episode 5 – Team Building
- Episode 6 – Moving Parts
- Wednesday November 12th, 2025
- Episode 7 – Retrospective
- Episode 8 – Synergy
Dispatch Release Date
Dispatch releases on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on October 22nd, 2025. If you’d like to get your hands on the game right now, a demo is live on the Steam page.
