PlayStation 5’s grip on Dispatch appears to be loosening following a premature listing on the Australian Nintendo eShop. The acclaimed superhero office comedy that debuted as a console exclusive for Sony at the beginning of the year is now slated to be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on January 29, 2026. Both AdHoc Studio and Nintendo have not said anything officially so far but a live store page featuring price details and a preorder button gives hints at a core announcement lurking close by.
Developed by AdHoc Studio, Dispatch has carved out a unique niche by blending the high stakes of superheroism with the mundane frustrations of office administration. Players step into the shoes of Robert Robertson, an ex-hero known as Mecha Man who lost his powers after a catastrophic suit failure. Relegated to a desk job, Robert must navigate the complexities of managing active heroes from a dispatch center. The game’s episodic structure and heavy emphasis on branching consequences earned it high marks from critics upon its initial launch, and a Switch 2 port would allow players to experience the full eight-episode season in a single bingeable package.
This leak now comes at the perfect time, offering a rare insight into what would be an early software library of Nintendos successor console. The listing had not yet migrated to any North American or European eShop storefronts; however, the specificity with which January was referred suggests that these third-party developers are getting on with their 2026 pipelines for new hardware. For Nintendo fans, this acquisition of a very high-rated title like Dispatch (which currently boasts an average of 87 on OpenCritic) marks a huge strength in the early catalog of the platform.
The extension to Nintendo hardware also leaves Xbox Series X/S owners scratching their heads. AdHoc Studio hasn’t said a word about a planned port of the game to Microsoft’s ecosystem, and with the team currently shifting gears for a collaboration with Critical Role, less resources might be accessible. Dispatch does seem to be moving from one-platform exclusive to major multi-platform title, ushering in a new era for one of the surprises of the indie scene in 2025.
