Dispatch Celebrates First Anniversary With 5 Million Sales, Mobile Port, and New Modes

On October 22, 2026, developer AdHoc Studio marked the one-year anniversary of its episodic superhero workplace comedy adventure game, Dispatch. To celebrate the milestone, the studio announced that the title has surpassed five million copies sold, released a feature update for Deluxe Edition owners, and confirmed a December 9 launch for iOS and Android.

Key points:

• Dispatch has sold more than five million copies and reached over five million players since its original launch.
• A free update released on October 22, 2026, adds Commentary Mode (over 16 hours of audio) and Storyboard Mode across all eight episodes for Deluxe Edition owners.
• Dispatch launches on iOS and Android on December 9, 2026, featuring the first four episodes for free and a $19.99 full game unlock.
• AdHoc Studio is hosting a live concert in Los Angeles on December 3, 2026, and partnering with Lost in Cult on a vinyl soundtrack set and book.

Dispatch Anniversary Update Details and Five Million Milestone

According to Gematsu, AdHoc Studio announced that Dispatch has officially surpassed five million copies sold and has been played by more than five million people. Alongside the sales milestone on October 22, 2026, the developer rolled out a free update for Dispatch Deluxe Edition owners that introduces two new ways to experience all eight episodes: Commentary Mode and Storyboard Mode.

As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun and Push Square, Commentary Mode features more than 16 hours of audio spread across two selectable tracks in the game's Settings menu: Cast or Crew. The audio commentary is dynamic and tied directly to player choices made throughout the episodes.

The Cast commentary track features voice actors Aaron Paul (Robert), Laura Bailey (Invisigal), Erin Yvette (Blonde Blazer), and Travis Willingham. Meanwhile, the Crew track brings together the game's writers, directors, and designers to discuss the production process. Complementing the audio insights, Storyboard Mode replaces the finished animated scenes in every episode with original storyboard animatics and draft renderings.

The Background and Development Journey of Dispatch

According to GamesIndustry.biz, AdHoc Studio was founded in 2019 by four former Telltale Games developers: CEO Michael Choung, Nick Herman, Dennis Lenart, and Pierre Shorette. Bringing their debut episodic adventure to market involved overcoming significant production hurdles. Roughly a third of the way through development, an original publisher dropped Dispatch, leaving the team to secure alternative funding.

AdHoc Studio funded the remainder of the project by taking on narrative contract work and eventually securing finishing funds from Critical Role and other partners following the debut of a December 2024 trailer at The Game Awards. For the visual production, the animation for Dispatch was produced by Thailand-based studio Igloo, working from storyboards sent over by AdHoc Studio.

"There were just a lot of things we were learning on the fly." — Michael Choung, CEO and Co-Founder of AdHoc Studio, speaking to GamesIndustry.biz.

Dispatch originally launched on October 22, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with its eight episodes releasing on a weekly schedule through November 12, 2025. Following its initial debut, the game expanded to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on January 29, 2026, and subsequently launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Microsoft Store on July 29, 2026.

What the Update and Mobile Launch Mean for Players

For existing players on PC and consoles, both Commentary Mode and Storyboard Mode are available now at no extra cost for anyone who owns the Deluxe Edition. According to Gematsu and Push Square, Standard Edition owners who wish to access the new modes can purchase the Deluxe upgrade for $10.99.

For mobile players, the upcoming iOS and Android release on December 9, 2026, offers a low barrier to entry. Players on both mobile platforms will be able to play the first four episodes of Dispatch for free, with the option to pay $19.99 to unlock the full eight-episode release. Pre-registration on both the App Store and Google Play is scheduled to open soon. Specific regional pricing outside of the US dollar amount has not been announced.

What Comes Next: Mobile Release, Live Concert, and Physical Editions

Looking ahead to the end of the year, AdHoc Studio is extending the anniversary celebrations beyond the screen. Ahead of the December 9 mobile launch, the developer is hosting a one-night live concert featuring music from Dispatch at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles on December 3, 2026, as noted by Rock Paper Shotgun and GamesIndustry.biz.

In addition to the live event, physical media collectors will have new merchandise options. AdHoc Studio confirmed that a Dispatch soundtrack vinyl set and a companion book are currently being produced in partnership with Lost in Cult. Release dates and pricing for the Lost in Cult items have not yet been announced.

FAQ

When does Dispatch come out on iOS and Android?

Dispatch will launch on iOS and Android on December 9, 2026. The first four episodes will be free to play, and unlocking the full game will cost $19.99.

How do you get Commentary Mode and Storyboard Mode in Dispatch?

Both modes were added in a free update on October 22, 2026, for Dispatch Deluxe Edition owners. Standard Edition owners can access the modes across all eight episodes by purchasing the Deluxe upgrade for $10.99.

What platforms is Dispatch available on?

Dispatch is currently available on PlayStation 5, PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S, with iOS and Android versions arriving on December 9, 2026.