Dispatch Update Adds New Censorship Options But Switch Versions Still Differ From Other Platforms

Dispatch has received a new HR Violations update that changes how censorship works on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, but the Switch versions still will not fully match the PC, PlayStation 5, and upcoming Xbox versions. Developer AdHoc Studio says some requirements from Nintendo prevent full content parity across every platform.

The update is available now on all platforms. On PC and PlayStation 5, players can use the uncensored version by default, while also choosing from optional censorship styles such as Mosaic, Blackout, or Chaotic. Xbox players are expected to get the same options when that version arrives this summer.

The Switch and Switch 2 versions are more limited. The update gives Nintendo players more flexible censorship choices than before, but some content still remains restricted depending on the region.

What the HR Violations update changes

The HR Violations update gives Dispatch players more control over how sensitive scenes are displayed. Instead of relying only on simple blurred or blocked visuals, the game now offers several censorship styles that fit its tone more naturally.

On non Nintendo platforms, this means players can choose how they want to experience the game. They can play without censorship or turn on one of the alternate filters if they prefer.

Platform	Content options after update
PC	Uncensored by default with optional censorship styles
PlayStation 5	Uncensored by default with optional censorship styles
Xbox	Same approach expected when the game launches this summer
Switch and Switch 2	Updated censorship options, but no full parity
Japan	HR Violations pack will not be available

For Switch players, the update improves the situation, but it does not remove every restriction.

Nintendo versions still have regional limits

The Nintendo Switch version differs depending on region. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, players can expect to see some nudity related content such as breasts, butts, and obscene gestures. However, genitals and Invisigal Dream audio are not included.

In Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, the censorship is stricter. Nudity is fully covered, including genitals, breasts, and butts, while obscene gestures remain but without Invisigal Dream audio.

This means the Switch version is not a single worldwide version with the same rules everywhere. The content varies by region, and Nintendo platform requirements still shape what AdHoc Studio can include.

AdHoc Studio tried to make the changes feel less awkward

One of the more interesting parts of the update is how the developer handled censorship. Instead of only using black bars or blurred blocks, the update includes more humorous options such as unusual clothing or visual replacements that feel closer to the game’s tone.

That does not mean every player will like the solution. Some may still find the added items distracting. But it does show that the studio tried to address the issue in a way that fits Dispatch’s comedy and character driven style.

For a game that already leans into sharp writing and strange situations, a playful censorship option may feel less jarring than a plain black box covering the scene.

The update also reflects fan pressure

AdHoc Studio acknowledged that player feedback helped push the update forward. The studio thanked fans who continued playing, discussing, criticizing, and supporting the game even when they were frustrated.

That response matters because censorship differences across platforms can quickly become a major issue for players. Some people simply want to know what version they are buying. Others feel strongly that a game should be preserved the same way across all platforms whenever possible.

The studio is not promising perfection, but it is trying to show that it heard the complaints and made changes where it could.

Dispatch still faces a platform parity problem

The HR Violations update improves the Switch experience, but it does not solve the larger issue. Dispatch on Nintendo platforms still differs from the versions available elsewhere, and that may matter to players who want the most complete edition.

For PC and PlayStation 5 players, the update is simpler. They get the uncensored version and optional filters. For Switch and Switch 2 players, the situation remains more complicated because platform rules and regional limits still apply.

That does not make the Nintendo versions unplayable or without value. But buyers should understand that they are not getting the same content setup found on other platforms.

For now, AdHoc Studio has found a middle ground. Dispatch on Switch is less restricted than before, and the new censorship styles are more creative. But full parity remains out of reach, at least under the current platform requirements.