Dispatch Developer Addresses Controversial Switch Censorship With New Patch - Though 'Some Hard Requirements From Nintendo' Remain

Key Points:

• AdHoc Studio has released the "HR Violations Pack" patch for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, unlocking more nudity options such as breasts, butts, and obscene gestures, while still complying with Nintendo's restrictions on genitalia and muted audio during certain scenes.
• The patch offers alternative censorship options beyond black boxes, including pixelated effects and comedic cover-up items like jorts, which players can toggle in the game's settings.
• Full censorship remains in the Japanese version, with no option to change the censorship style, and genitalia remains banned globally due to Nintendo's policies.
• AdHoc explained that the initial heavy censorship resulted from last-minute compliance with Nintendo's strictest regional rating, leading to a more censored Switch version than anticipated, and apologized for not clearly communicating these differences before purchase.
• The new patch and options will also be available on PC, PS5, and eventually Xbox, with the uncensored version remaining the default experience on those platforms.