By Robert K. Lawson from News Of Philadelphia
At a Glance
- 52.5 million shifts and 727 million calls logged across Dispatch’s eight episodes.
- Over 3 million copies sold and 23 million watch hours on YouTube and Twitch.
- More than 1 billion heroes deployed by players worldwide.
- Why it matters: Dispatch’s numbers show it’s become a major online phenomenon, shaping how players engage with episodic superhero gameplay.
Dispatch, the episodic adventure game from AdHoc Studio, wrapped up its eight-episode run at the close of 2025. A January 1 2026 breakdown video revealed staggering player engagement and sales figures, underscoring the title’s growing influence.
Gameplay Engagement
Players completed 52.5 million shifts and answered 727 million calls, translating to over 1 billion heroes deployed across the season.
Player Choice Breakdown
Narrative decisions were heavily weighted:
- 2.8 million players cut Coupe, while 1.6 million cut Sonar.
- 2.4 million kept Invisigal, 1.1 million booted her.
- 2.3 million brought on Waterboy, and 2 million chose Phenomaman.
Romance Outcomes
Romantic choices varied:
- 1.9 million pursued Invisigal, 1 million chose Blonde Blazer.
- 266 000 ended with complications between the two women, 164 000 did not pursue anyone.
Commercial Performance
The game sold more than 3 million copies, amassed 23 million watch hours, and attracted over 55 000 content creators.
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| PC | Current |
| PlayStation 5 | Current |
| Nintendo Switch | Coming January |
Key Takeaways
- Dispatch’s eight-episode run saw over 52 million shifts and 727 million calls.
- Sales exceeded 3 million copies with 23 million watch hours.
- Player choices show a diverse range of narrative and romantic decisions.
Dispatch remains available on PC and PlayStation 5, with a Switch release slated for January, keeping the superhero workplace title in the spotlight.
