Dispatch is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on January 29, 2026, according to an Australian eShop listing.
The new episodic adventure from AdHoc Studios, Dispatch, quickly found popularity among gamers, reaching 2 million copies sold in less than a month. The title was also called the Game of the Year by The Witcher 3’s director. Now, the developers are expanding the title’s reach, bringing it to more platforms.
Dispatch Arriving for Switch and Switch 2 in January 2026
Although we are yet to receive an official announcement for Dispatch’s release on the Switch and Switch 2, we already know the launch date. Spotted by Vooks, the Australian Nintendo eShop has been updated with a new listing for Dispatch with the January 2026 release date. Players who purchase the Nintendo Switch edition can get the upgrade pack for free, which includes enhanced resolution and improved frame rates.
For those unaware, Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy by the writers and directors of Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us. You play as Robert Robertson, also known as Mecha Man, who, after a defeat against his nemesis, has been reduced to a dispatcher. Your job is to review ongoing emergencies and deploy the right heroes to deal with them. Every decision the player makes influences the narrative, so make your choices wisely. It also features a star-studded cast, including names like Aaron Paul, MoistCr1TiKaL, Jacksepticeye, Alanah Pearce, and more.
In other news, check out Insider Gaming’s interview with the Dispatch developers. Additionally, here’s a review of the first two episodes. What are your thoughts on Dispatch releasing for Switch and Switch 2? Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
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