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Developer AdHoc has rolled out a new update for its occasionally irreverent superhero workplace comedy Dispatch on Nintendo platforms, tackling the controversial censorship requirements that accompanied the game’s launch on Switch and Switch 2.
When Dispatch first arrived on Nintendo hardware, many players were surprised—and not particularly pleased—to discover that the game had undergone extensive censorship. Certain visual elements, including exposed body parts and rude gestures, were obscured behind black bars, while some suggestive audio effects were significantly toned down. Not long after the backlash emerged, AdHoc publicly acknowledged the frustration, saying it understood why players were upset and confirming it was working alongside Nintendo to find a solution.
That solution has now arrived in the form of the wonderfully titled HR Violations Pack, which is currently available to download across Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Once installed, Switch players can decide for themselves how much of the game’s various visual gags, crude humour, and adult-themed content they wish to see.
The update introduces a new level of player choice, allowing users to toggle visibility settings for various previously censored elements. However, according to AdHoc, several non-negotiable requirements from Nintendo remain in place. As a result, certain audio effects continue to be muted, and some visual content still cannot be displayed directly.
Rather than treating these restrictions as a purely technical necessity, AdHoc has chosen to lean into the joke. Players can now select from several different censorship styles, ranging from a traditional mosaic effect to classic black bars. For those who prefer something considerably less conventional, there’s also a special “chaos” option.
This alternative approach replaces the censored content with a collection of deliberately ridiculous objects and visual gags. Depending on the situation, players might find strategically positioned denim shorts, oversized props, or even an oozing jam-filled doughnut serving as the game’s chosen method of concealment.
The new censorship customization options are not limited to Nintendo platforms. Players on PC via Steam and on PlayStation 5 will also gain access to the additional settings introduced by the update. On those platforms, however, the uncensored presentation remains the default option. The same approach is expected when Dispatch eventually launches on Xbox later this summer.
Despite the recent debate surrounding censorship, Dispatch has proven to be a major commercial success for AdHoc. The superhero comedy surpassed one million copies sold within just ten days of release, quickly establishing itself as one of the studio’s most successful projects to date.
Thanks to that strong performance, AdHoc has already begun discussing the possibility of a second season. According to the developer, the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from players has encouraged the team to explore future stories and expand the series even further.
For now, though, Switch owners can finally experience Dispatch with considerably more freedom of choice—even if a jam doughnut occasionally ends up doing some very heavy lifting.
