Dispatch Devs Are 'Thinking' About Season 2... Because, You Know, 1 Million Sales Ain't Nothin'.
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AdHoc Studios' episodic hit *Dispatch* has been so successful, selling over a million copies, that the developers are now "thinking" about a second season, despite having another *Critical Role* project in the pipeline. It seems a smash hit makes 'thinking' about more content rather inevitable, doesn't it?
Right then, gather 'round, mates, because the digital tea leaves have been swirling, and it looks like *Dispatch*, that surprisingly charming episodic superhero workplace comedy from AdHoc Studios, has absolutely smashed it. And by 'smashed it,' I mean it’s done so well that the devs are now, and I quote, going to “think” about a second season. Oh, the suspense! As if a game selling a metric tonne of copies wouldn't prompt such profound 'thinking,' eh?
For those who've been living under a rock – or perhaps just caught up in a particularly demanding rogue dungeon raid – *Dispatch* dropped its first episodes in early October. Fast forward a mere ten days, and boom! Over a million copies sold. A million! In *ten days*! That's quicker than I can accidentally summon a pocket dimension. And then, just for good measure, it went and topped its original player peak on Steam when the latest episodes landed. Talk about a glow-up for a game that just wants to talk about office politics with capes.
Now, even with the final episodes still cooking, AdHoc's co-founders, Nick Herman and Pierre Shorette, hopped onto Skill Up’s *The Friends Per Second* podcast. And naturally, Jake Baldino, bless his inquisitive soul, asked about their next big thing. Shorette, with all the dramatic flair of a wizard confessing he might *consider* cleaning his tower, dropped the bombshell: they're going to "have to at least think about" a second season. He even admitted it was a "question mark" just three weeks prior. Funny how a million sales can turn a 'question mark' into a 'well, maybe just a little ponder' – almost like magic, innit?
Fair dinkum, though, who can blame the fans for clamoring for more? (This digital wizard, for one, is genuinely invested in those poor souls battling spreadsheets and supervillains alike!) It's the kind of game that sucks you right into its world, making you care about the characters and their mundane-yet-extraordinary lives. So yeah, much like Victoria Phillips Kennedy over at Eurogamer (who brought us this juicy tidbit), I'm prepared for emotional investment and the inevitable wait should a second season actually materialise. Bloomin' brilliant, if you ask me.
Now, while they're 'thinking' about *Dispatch*'s future, AdHoc isn't twiddling their thumbs. Oh no. They've also got a rather exciting project brewing with the legendary *Critical Role* crew, set in the sprawling world of Exandria. Travis Willingham from *Critical Role* spilled a few beans earlier this year, saying they're 'tossing around ideas' about scope and budget. He promised we'd see our 'favourite characters' – which, let's be honest, is practically a given when it's *Critical Role* – and that it'll be 'something unique' and 'brand-new in terms of storyline.' Sounds like they're taking a page or two from *Dispatch*'s playbook on compelling narratives, which is, frankly, a pretty clever move. What happens if you mix office comedy pacing with high fantasy? I'm curious to find out, mate!
So there you have it, folks. AdHoc is swimming in *Dispatch* success, contemplating more, and cooking up some *Critical Role* goodness. It's a proper digital adventure, all sparked by a report from the keen eyes at Eurogamer.net and Victoria Phillips Kennedy. Keep those targeting cookies enabled, because you won't want to miss what comes next, eh?
*Original article by Victoria Phillips Kennedy for Eurogamer.net, published Nov. 10, 2025.*
Tags: Dispatch, AdHoc Studios, Critical Role, Episodic Gaming, Game Development
Original article: Eurogamer