‘The Office’ Meets ‘The Avengers’ in This New Episodic Comedy
What happens when a legendary superhero loses his powers and has to take an office job? That’s the hilarious premise of Dispatch, a new episodic adventure game from AdHoc Studio, a team of veteran developers from the much-loved Telltale Games. Announced at The Game Awards, Dispatch is being described as a “superhero workplace comedy” and it’s shaping up to be one of the most unique narrative games of the year. The game is set to launch its first episodes on October 22, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Think of it as The Office meets the Marvel universe. You play as Robert Robertson, voiced by Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul, who was once the celebrated hero Mecha Man. After his signature mech suit is destroyed in a battle with his nemesis, he’s forced to take a job as a dispatcher, managing a team of dysfunctional, rehabilitated ex-supervillains who are now trying to be heroes. Your job is to send the right (or wrong) heroes to emergencies across the city, all while navigating petty office politics and secretly trying to rebuild your suit for revenge.
A Star-Studded Cast and Telltale’s Legacy
Dispatch comes with some serious star power. Alongside Aaron Paul, the cast includes Jeffrey Wright (Westworld), Laura Bailey (The Last of Us Part II), and a host of popular internet personalities like Seán McLoughlin (jacksepticeye), Charlie White (Cr1TiKaL), and Alanah Pearce. This incredible voice cast is in the hands of the storytellers who brought us classics like The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us, so you can expect top-tier writing and impactful choices.
The gameplay will feel familiar to fans of Telltale’s work, focusing heavily on dialogue choices and character relationships. But there’s a strategic layer, too. You’ll use the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN) map to manage your team, analyzing their stats and personality quirks to decide who is best suited for each crisis. Mess up, and you could make a bad situation much, much worse. The game also features a hacking minigame, adding another layer to the gameplay loop.
Weekly Episodes and a Critical Role Partnership
Following a successful episodic model, Dispatch will release two episodes a week for four weeks, starting on October 22 and concluding on November 12. The full season will cost $29.99, with a deluxe edition available for $39.99 that includes a digital artbook and comics.
The game has already generated significant buzz, with a demo that received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and was featured at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. In an exciting move for fans of tabletop gaming, AdHoc Studio has also announced a partnership with Critical Role Productions. This collaboration will bring Dispatch-themed merchandise, a tabletop game, and even an animated series. Furthermore, the two studios will co-develop a new game set in the world of Critical Role.
FAQs
What is Dispatch?
Dispatch is an episodic, 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 is developing the game?
The game is being developed by AdHoc Studio, a team composed of former Telltale Games developers known for titles like The Walking Dead and Tales from the Borderlands.
Who is in the cast?
The star-studded cast is led by Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright, and also features Laura Bailey, Seán McLoughlin (jacksepticeye), Charlie White (Cr1TiKaL), Alanah Pearce, and Matthew Mercer.
What is the gameplay like?
It combines the choice-based dialogue and narrative focus of Telltale games with a strategic layer where you manage a roster of heroes and send them on missions. It also includes minigames like hacking.
When is the release date?
The first two episodes launch on October 22, 2025, with new episodes releasing weekly until November 12, 2025.
What platforms will it be on?
Dispatch will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Conclusion
Dispatch is shaping up to be a refreshing and hilarious take on both the superhero genre and narrative-driven games. With a killer premise, a powerhouse creative team, and an all-star cast, it’s a game that promises to deliver both laugh-out-loud comedy and the kind of tough, meaningful choices that Telltale fans have come to love. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when superheroes are saving the world, get ready to clock in for your shift. It’s going to be a wild ride.