AdHoc has released a patch for its often cheeky superhero workplace comedy, Dispatch, now on Switch. The update addresses several of the controversial censorship rules Nintendo has put in place.
When the game first launched on Nintendo, many players were disappointed to see Dispatch significantly toned down on Switch and Switch 2. Characters’ nipples and genitals were covered with a black bar, while sounds tied to sexual enjoyment were dulled. Not long after, AdHoc acknowledged the backlash, saying it was “pissed,” and added that it was working with Nintendo “on a way forward.”
Fast-forward to today, and the HR Violations Pack for Dispatch is now available to download in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. After installing the pack, Switch users can choose whether they want to display the game’s many “breasts, behinds, and birds (AKA, indecent gestures).”
While this is a step in the right direction, reports suggest some “stringent requirements from Nintendo” are still in effect. As a result, the earlier sexual enjoyment moans remain muffled, and players won’t be shown any genitals on-screen. Even so, AdHoc has tried to make the censorship a bit more comedic by offering ways to cover those elements, including a “tasteful mosaic,” the familiar black bars, or… “pure chaos.” If you go with chaos, you’ll see genitals hidden under things like denim shorts (“Anyone down for strategically placed jorts?”) or a sticky jam donut.
Players who bought Dispatch on Steam or PS5 will also be able to pick from the title’s new censorship choices, although the Uncensored option will remain the default on those platforms. The same setup is expected when the game arrives on Xbox this summer.
Despite this recent stumble in public reaction, Dispatch has still turned in outstanding results for AdHoc—moving more than 1 million copies within just 10 days of last year’s launch. With that performance, the studio is now mulling over a second season, potentially bringing even more adult content, especially given the “insatiable” response to the first season.