Following initial concerns about censorship in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dispatch, the narrative adventure game set within a superhero workplace, it was subsequently confirmed that censorship was indeed present. The game is now available on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Now, developer AdHoc Studio has released a new update for the game on both platforms. While the update doesn’t remove the censorship, it does address one specific element that was initially cut. According to reports, the update restores audio that was previously removed from Invisigal’s dream sequence. The version number and full patch notes have not yet been detailed, but the restoration of this audio suggests a responsiveness to player feedback regarding the censorship issues.
Dispatch, developed and published by AdHoc Studio, debuted on PlayStation 5 and Windows in October and November of 2025, with the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 ports arriving on . The game quickly gained popularity, selling over 3 million copies and receiving nominations from both the DICE Awards and The Game Awards. It’s described as a superhero workplace comedy, placing players in the role of Robert Robertson III, formerly the superhero Mecha Man, who finds himself dispatching missions for villains-turned-superheroes after losing his mecha suit.
The controversy surrounding the Switch and Switch 2 versions of Dispatch stems from the removal of both nudity and swearing, with no option for players to toggle these elements back on. This censorship sparked immediate backlash from players, prompting AdHoc Studio to state they were “working with Nintendo” to address the issue. The studio initially explained that different platforms have different content criteria and that submissions are evaluated individually, but the permanent nature of the censorship remained a point of contention.
Nintendo has since issued a statement regarding the censorship, and AdHoc Studio has also released a communication addressing the situation. While the exact details of these communications aren’t fully available, the release of this update, even a small one restoring audio, indicates a degree of responsiveness to the concerns raised by the gaming community. The restoration of the audio from Invisigal’s dream sequence, specifically, is being seen as a positive sign that fan pushback is being heard.
The situation highlights the challenges faced by developers when porting games to different platforms, particularly those with differing content policies. Nintendo is known for its stricter content guidelines compared to other platforms like PlayStation and PC. This often results in developers having to make compromises to get their games approved for release on Nintendo’s hardware. The fact that Nintendo is reportedly offering refunds to players who purchased the censored version of Dispatch further underscores the complexity of the situation.
The ongoing discussion also touches on the growing trend of modding Nintendo Switch consoles. As reported on Reddit, modded Switch owners are finding ways to circumvent the censorship, highlighting the demand for uncensored versions of the game. One user on r/SwitchPirates noted that their investment in a hardmodded Switch OLED and custom Switch Lite OLED was worthwhile in this context.
While the current update doesn’t fully resolve the censorship issue, it represents a small step forward. The restoration of the audio suggests that AdHoc Studio and Nintendo are at least acknowledging the concerns of players and are willing to make some adjustments. Whether further updates will address the broader censorship issues remains to be seen, but the situation is being closely watched by both fans of Dispatch and observers of the gaming industry as a whole. The game’s success – over 3 million units sold – makes this a notable case study in platform-specific content restrictions and developer responses.
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