Happy One-Year Anniversary, Dispatch!

One year ago today, you clocked into your first episode of Dispatch. Since then, over five million players have joined the team, and we’re still a little stunned by that.
So first: thank you. 💙

Now buckle up: We have a lot to show you. New ways to play Dispatch, a first look inside the physical edition, a collector's edition art book, the announcement of the Dispatch mobile release, how to get tickets to a live concert of the soundtrack, new merch, and a month of giveaways.

Check out the infographic below for the short version, then read on for the long one.

ONE YEAR AND FIVE MILLION DISPATCHERS LATER…

AVAILABLE NOW: COMMENTARY & STORYBOARD MODES

Starting right now, Deluxe Edition DLC owners get two new behind-the-scenes playable game modes, free. And if you're not a Deluxe Edition owner, you can nab it for 20% off on Steam and XBOX.

CAST & CREW COMMENTARY

Over 16 hours of commentary across every episode, with two tracks to choose from in the Settings: Cast or Crew. Different choices unlock different commentary, so your playthrough could share new insights every time you play it. You’ll hear from Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and more of the cast, plus the people who wrote, directed, and designed the game.

Check out this episode list below to see which members of the cast and crew are featured in which episode. Keep in mind that because different choices unlock different commentary, you may see a different lineup from what's listed below.

STORYBOARD MODE

Play all of Dispatch the way it was first drawn. Every episode, start to finish, as the original storyboard animatics, so you can see how the scenes and characters were designed before a single frame was animated.

HOW TO GET IT:

• Already own the Digital Deluxe Edition? It’s free. Update your game, head to Settings, and pick your mode.

• Don’t own the Deluxe version yet? Upgrade for $10.99 and you’ll get Storyboard and Commentary Modes, plus the digital art book and all four digital comics. Currently 20% off on Steam and XBOX.

• Platforms: Every platform where the Digital Deluxe Edition is sold.

• Price: Free for Deluxe owners, $10.99 for the Deluxe upgrade.

Playing on Nintendo Switch? You’ll need to download the new DLC pack first. Check out our FAQ at the bottom for details per region.

DISPATCH DELUXE EDITION FOR YOUR SHELF

If you pre-ordered the physical Deluxe Edition, good news: Storyboard and Commentary Modes are included right on the disc or cartridge, alongside everything else in the Deluxe Package.

A PEEK INSIDE THE BOX

We’ve been keeping the paper goods under wraps, until now. Here's a peek at both sides of the two-sided poster shipping with every copy of the physical Dispatch Deluxe Edition:

Here’s what will be tucked in with every copy:

• Platforms: PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2.
• What: Included with every disc is a 16-page pocket edition of SDN's Guide to Dispatching, the above pictured two-sided poster, and a soundtrack code stylized like a Lenart Terminal disc.
• Where: Pre-order the Deluxe Edition at Lost In Cult and at all available retailers.
• SteelBook: Available only at PANAX Games. The first run is limited, with the next run being planned for Spring of 2027.

DESIGN WORKS: THE ULTIMATE MAKING-OF

A few months ago, we announced Dispatch: The Album, a collaboration with Lost In Cult. Now, we’re expanding that partnership with Dispatch: Design Works, a hardcover book and collectible box that goes behind the scenes of the whole game, based on hours of interviews from the cast, the developers, and more. If you’re the kind of person who reads art books cover to cover, this one's for you.

• What it is: A hardcover Design Works book and collectible box.
• Where: Sign up for alerts at Lost In Cult and you’ll be the first to hear.
• When: More details, including pre-orders, are coming at the end of November. Release planned for 2027.

DISPATCH: THE ALBUM

Just hearing about the album for the first time?

In case you missed it, the complete Dispatch soundtrack is available to order on a 3xLP vinyl, with new artwork by Art Director Derek Stratton.

• Three records, 12”, featuring Andrew Arcadi’s original score and the licensed tracks from the game.
• Two editions: Prime (classic black) and Astral (colored vinyl).
• Where: Exclusively through Lost In Cult Records.
• When: Ships in Q4 2026. Vinyls bundled with the game are held until both items are ready.

DISPATCH GOES MOBILE

ON YOUR PHONE, FREE TO START

Dispatch comes to iOS and Android December 9, with support for Google Play Games on PC. And the best part is, the first four episodes are free. That means you can play the entire opening half of the story, and then the choice is yours: keep going, or leave the team hanging.

THE DETAILS

• Release date: December 9, 2026
• Platforms: iOS, Android, and Google Play Games on PC.
• Price: The first four episodes are free. Unlock the full game for $19.99 USD (prices will vary by region).
• What’s Included: The base game, rebuilt for touch and vertical play.
• Regions: All regions where PC and console are sold except China and Japan.
• Where: Pre-register on Google Play and pre-order on the App Store coming soon.

THE MUSIC OF DISPATCH, LIVE IN LOS ANGELES, CA

ONE NIGHT (SHIFT) ONLY

For one night only, AdHoc Studio and Banter Events are bringing the music of Dispatch to the stage of AVALON Hollywood. THOT SQUAD, Bershy, Primer, Caroline Kingsbury, and Fartbarf will play tracks from the game and more from their own albums.

Through it all, Dispatch composer Andrew Arcadi and the SDN Company Ban* carry the score live, on a stage built to pull you into the hum of SDN headquarters long after hours. And somewhere in the haze, the night is keeping a few secrets…

THE DETAILS

• When: Thursday, December 3, 2026. Doors open at 6pm, show from 7pm to 10pm.
• Where: AVALON Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA.
• Age: Night Shift is a 21+ event. Bring a valid ID.
• Tickets: Extremely limited, and AdHoc email subscribers get first dibs. VIP table seats will be available. Remaining tickets, if available, will be opened to the general public on November 2.
• Pre-Sale: Sign up for our email list before October 28. On October 28, every subscriber will be emailed a unique code that unlocks pre-sale tickets on TicketWeb. We’ll share on our socials the moment those emails start rolling out.

We’re also making exclusive Night Shift merch for the night, so you’ll leave with more than just a good story.

Been a while? Revisit the full soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music.

NEW BEEF MERCH (PLUS OTHER MERCH, PROBABLY)

THE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

We’ve made a limited line of collectible merch inspired by Derek Stratton’s album art, available directly from our shop. And, by popular demand, all four Deluxe Edition comics are now in print for the first time, sold as a set, with brand-new interlocking covers that join together to form one big battle scene.

WHAT’S IN THE SHOP

• Deluxe Comics: All four Deluxe Edition comics as physical issues, sold as a complete set.
• Apparel: All-over print hoodie, Beef hoodie, Trio hoodie, Trio shirt (unisex and feminine cut), and Beef shirt.
• Posters: The vinyl album concert art, Trio art, and Team Synergy comic art.
• Vinyl Slipmats: Available in Mecha Man and Shroud.
• For the Collectors: 100 album art posters, numbered and signed by Art Director Derek Stratton, printed on premium giclee paper.
• A little extra: The first 1,000 orders ship with a a never-before-seen limited edition, numbered collectible card, and every order comes packed in anniversary style packaging.

Where: The AdHoc Studio official merch store. Quantities are limited, so grab it while you can.

STEAM POINTS SHOP: PICK YOUR PROFILE

New Dispatch items just landed in the Steam Points Shop! Dress up your profile with Team Invisigal, Team Blazer, or Mecha Man, or mix and match avatars, frames, stickers, and animated backgrounds.

Points Shop items are yours to keep, and Steam sets the point costs.

Visit the Steam Points Shop to learn more about how Steam Points work.

COMMUNITY GIVEAWAYS

It wouldn’t really be a celebration without a few giveaways, now would it? Starting today (the anniversary of the first episode) through November 22, we’re running giveaways in Discord as well as partnering with the superhero admins and moderators of r/DispatchAdHoc to get some free goodies in the hands of the players.

ENTER ON DISCORD

During a rare in-person moment earlier this spring, the entire AdHoc team came together to blow off some steam from the launch. In between team dinners and karaoke nights, every member of the studio signed a batch of posters to give away to members of our community.

Now, we’re running a sweepstakes for 10 of them on the AdHoc Discord. Visit the #dispatch-giveaway channel to enter.

Full terms and conditions here.

MEANWHILE: ON R/DISPATCHADHOC

Last, but certainly never least, we’ll be providing some merch boxes and digital codes to a community-run giveaway over on r/DispatchAdHoc. If you haven’t yet, head over there to read the full details of how it works.

You may also find the AdHoc team over there in a few weeks for a good old-fashioned AMA - stay tuned for details.

A NOTE FROM THE TEAM

A year ago, we had no idea whether anyone would show up for Dispatch. Well, over five million of you have so far, so we must have done something right. You’ve stuck around to debate choices, cosplayed as every member of the Z-Team, and sent more kind words to our inboxes than we know what to do with. Everything above is our way of saying “thank you”.

Here’s to whatever comes next, Dispatchers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Available Now: Commentary & Storyboard Modes

Q: Is the Digital Deluxe Edition available in all regions?

A: Regions where Dispatch is already available will be able to access the update. In a few select regions where distribution rules require it, a small fee for the Digital Deluxe Edition update may apply.

Q: I’m playing on Nintendo Switch. Do I need to do anything extra?

A: Yes. You’ll need to download the new DLC pack via the Nintendo eShop console app first.

Q: How do the Commentary and Storyboard Modes work?

A: You can find both modes in the “Settings” menu, where you can toggle between cast or crew commentary and final animation or original storyboard animatics. You can play Storyboards with Commentary off, or play them both at the same time. And just like the base game, your choices matter here, too. Commentary tracks change based on your selections, so you will gain new insight on each playthrough.

Q: Are the Commentary and Storyboard Modes available in other languages?

A: Commentary audio is available in English only with no subtitles, but the base game’s dialogue still shows subtitles in your selected language while the commentary plays. Storyboard Mode uses the original game dialogue in all available subtitled languages.

Dispatch: Physical Deluxe Edition

Q: When will my physical edition pre-order of Dispatch arrive?

A: We’re currently aiming for physical editions to begin shipping this holiday season. We’ll keep pre-order holders updated as fulfillment information firms up.

Dispatch: The Album

Q: When will the vinyl ship?

A: The three-record soundtrack vinyl set will begin to ship in mid-November 2026. (Please note: Bundles are shipped at the same time. That means if one of the items isn’t available yet, your entire order is held until it’s ready to be fulfilled.)

Giveaways: One-Year Anniversary Edition

Q: Where can I read the official rules?

A: Our lawyer says we have to post the official rules for the Discord giveaway, so you can read that here.

For the player-run r/DispatchAdHoc giveaway, head there to read the full details of how it works.

Dispatch: Night Shift, Live in Los Angeles

Q: Is it standing room only?

A: The majority of tickets available are General Admission which are standing only. There are a very limited number of VIP tickets, which are sold as tables.

Q: Before I splurge, what comes with the VIP tables?

A: VIP tables guarantee your spot and include seating. Those who are really committed to partying with a home base will be able to choose from a very small handful of table options. Tables can hold up to six guests (be sure to check the description when selecting on TicketWeb). If you’re rolling with a bigger crew, there are options that can hold up to 10 guests.

Q: Can I cosplay?

A: Yes! Whether you want to come in your Z-Team finery or simply dress to the nines, just be sure to leave your prop weapons at home.

Q: I can’t go and I’m dying inside! Will it be livestreamed?

A: Dispatch: Night Shift is a one night only, meatspace specific event. We’re bummed you can’t join us, but you can always host your own dance party at home.