What if ‘The Office’ Had Superheroes?
Picture this: you’re a former top-tier superhero, but after a disastrous battle, you’re benched. Your multi-million dollar suit is scrap metal, and your only path forward is a desk job. Your new mission? Managing a team of dysfunctional, misfit ‘heroes’ from a dispatch console. This is the wonderfully chaotic premise of Dispatch, a new game that just dropped on PS5 and PC.
Developed by AdHoc Studio-a team formed by veterans from the legendary Telltale Games (the minds behind The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us)-Dispatch is described as a “superhero workplace comedy.” It blends the choice-driven storytelling that made Telltale famous with a strategic layer of team management. It’s less about being the one throwing the punches and more about being the one telling the C-listers where to go.
You’re the Boss-Good Luck With That
In Dispatch, you play as Robert Robertson (voiced by Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul), once known as the mighty Mecha Man. After a run-in with a villain leaves him powerless, he’s forced to take a job as a dispatcher. From behind a screen, you’ll have to make tough calls.
The core gameplay involves a few key elements:
- Narrative Choices: Just like in a Telltale game, your dialogue choices matter. You’ll navigate office politics, build (or break) relationships with your quirky team, and shape the story through your conversations.
- Strategic Management: Using the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN) map, you decide which hero is best suited for each emergency popping up around the city. You have to consider their unique stats and personalities while managing their cooldowns. Send the wrong hero, and things could get messy.
- A Star-Studded Cast: Alongside Aaron Paul, the game also features the incredible Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, The Batman), lending some serious acting chops to this comedic adventure.
An Episodic Adventure
Following a classic Telltale model, Dispatch is being released in episodes. The full season consists of eight episodes, rolling out over four weeks. The first two episodes were released on October 22, 2025, with two new episodes dropping each week until the finale on November 12, 2025. You can buy the full season for $30, which gives you access to all episodes as they are released.
This release format is perfect for a narrative game, giving players time to digest the story and discuss their choices before the next chapter arrives. The launch trailer perfectly captures the game’s tone-a mix of dry humor, high-stakes action (managed from a distance), and genuinely funny character interactions. One hero laments that he only showed up because he thought they were playing Magic: The Gathering.
FAQs
What is Dispatch?
Dispatch is a narrative-driven adventure game described as a “superhero workplace comedy.” You play as a former superhero who now manages a team of misfit heroes from a dispatch center.
Who made Dispatch?
It was developed by AdHoc Studio, which is comprised of former developers from Telltale Games, known for titles like The Walking Dead.
Who are the main voice actors?
The game stars Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) as the main character, Robert Robertson, and also features Jeffrey Wright (Westworld).
What platforms is Dispatch on?
Dispatch is available now on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC via Steam.
How is the game released?
The game is released episodically. The full season contains eight episodes, released in pairs over four weeks, starting from October 22, 2025.
What is the gameplay like?
It’s a mix of choice-based dialogue similar to Telltale games and a strategy layer where you send heroes on missions based on their skills. It also features some minigames, like hacking.
Conclusion
Dispatch is a refreshing and clever take on the superhero genre. By focusing on the chaos behind the scenes instead of the frontline action, AdHoc Studio has carved out a unique space for itself. With a hilarious premise, a top-tier voice cast, and a proven team of storytellers at the helm, this is one call you’ll definitely want to answer. If you’ve been missing the magic of Telltale’s choice-driven adventures, Dispatch looks ready to fill that void with a healthy dose of comedy and strategy.