AdHoc Studios, consisting of former Telltale developers, is poised to revive episodic gaming with their debut title, Dispatch. Set to launch in October, this superhero workplace comedy will deliver episodes in rapid succession, with two episodes per week from October 22 to November 12. Priced at $30 for the standard series and $40 for a Deluxe Edition, all episodes will be pre-completed before release, addressing previous issues of lengthy waits that plagued earlier episodic titles. The game features Aaron Paul as the main character, Robert Robertson, who navigates life as a superhero dispatcher, ensuring players experience a blend of humor and consequential storytelling similar to traditional Telltale games.

What makes Dispatch different from previous episodic games?

Dispatch sets itself apart by having all episodes completed before the launch, ensuring a quick and reliable release schedule to build trust with players, unlike prior experiences with episodic delays.

Dispatch marks an interesting shift in the gaming landscape, particularly as it is backed by Critical Role, a popular web series known for its Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. This collaboration hints at a potential future game set in Exandria, the fictional world of Critical Role, aligning with the trends of combining beloved narrative styles with strong community engagements in video games.