The developer AdHoc Studio has publicly apologized for the censorship of their superhero game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, which has drawn significant backlash from fans. The censoring includes covering nudity and even a middle finger gesture with large black boxes, enforced by default on the Switch version. This was a result of Nintendo’s content guidelines which the game did not meet, leading to necessary changes before its release. AdHoc acknowledged that they should have made their disclaimer about the censorship more prominent on the store page, a mistake they are now rectifying. They are currently working on a path forward for future updates aimed at easing the censorship, emphasizing that fans deserve transparency.

Why was Dispatch censored on Nintendo Switch?

Dispatch was censored on Nintendo Switch because it did not meet Nintendo's established content guidelines, leading the developers to make necessary changes for release. The game is now implementing changes to increase visibility regarding its censored content.

Dispatch is a superhero-themed game that was released on multiple platforms, with the uncensored version available elsewhere. The discrepancies between content policies across platforms have revealed significant inconsistencies, especially when compared to titles like The Witcher 3. Despite often addressing mature themes, other games have managed to avoid similar censorship, raising questions about Nintendo's guidelines and their application. AdHoc Studio now aims to navigate these challenges while maintaining its audience's trust.