Dispatch on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2: Uncensored Physical Release Ruled Out
A fully uncensored physical release of the superhero workplace comedy game, Dispatch, on Nintendo switch and the forthcoming Switch 2 is off the table, according too recent statements from developer AdHoc Studio. The news follows a week of discussion surrounding censorship in the game’s Nintendo versions, which prompted a formal statement from Nintendo itself and multiple responses from the studio.
The core of the issue revolves around content alterations made to Dispatch specifically for Nintendo platforms. AdHoc Studio initially signaled an intention to rectify some of the censored material in future updates. However, when GoNintendo directly inquired about a physical release that would bypass thes changes, they received a firm rejection. A source within AdHoc Studio confirmed to GoNintendo that a physical version without the adjusted content is “no possibility.” The studio further stated that discussion of a physical release is premature, as no announcements have been made.
this decision appears to contradict earlier statements made by Natalie Herman, lead Producer on Dispatch. In a previous interview, Herman expressed the team’s aspiration for a physical release, stating, “Let’s just say we’ve dreamed of Dispatch in a shiny red case. We have a lot of physical media fans on our team.” The conflicting messages have fueled frustration among fans hoping for an unedited version of the game.
AdHoc Studio has also declined to elaborate on the reasons preventing a unified, worldwide release of Dispatch. According to GoNintendo, the studio’s PR team stated they are “legally unable to provide further comment on why separate SKUs were not possible for different regions.” this lack of clarity has added to the controversy.
Why did this happen? The censorship stems from Nintendo’s content guidelines, which AdHoc Studio was required to adhere to for a release on the Switch. Who is involved? AdHoc Studio, Nintendo, and fans of the game are the key players. What was censored? Specific details of the censored content haven’t been publicly disclosed, but it prompted adjustments to the Nintendo versions. How did it end? adhoc Studio confirmed there will be no uncensored physical release for nintendo platforms,and they are legally restricted from explaining why a single worldwide release wasn’t possible. While digital releases will receive some adjustments, fans seeking an unedited physical copy will be disappointed. Readers can find more information about Dispatch and the censorship issues in Nintendo Life’s review and previous coverage.
[source gonintendo.com]
