Dispatch adds the free HR Violation Pack DLC with new censorship styles on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Learn what the update includes and how it works.
Panic and AdHoc Studio have released the HR Violation Pack, a free DLC for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update expands the game’s censorship settings with new customization tools, giving players more control over how sensitive or restricted content appears during gameplay. The DLC is available now through the Nintendo eShop, arriving several months after the game’s debut on Nintendo platforms.
Table of Contents
- What Is the HR Violation Pack DLC in Dispatch
- How Do the New Censorship Modes Work
- Why Are Regional Versions of Dispatch Different
- Why Is the DLC Unavailable in Japan
- What Is the Story and Gameplay of Dispatch
- Who Is in the Dispatch Voice Cast
- What Enhancements Does Dispatch Receive on Nintendo Switch 2
What Is the HR Violation Pack DLC in Dispatch
The HR Violation Pack is a free content update that introduces expanded censorship controls. While Dispatch originally adjusted certain scenes to meet Nintendo’s regional content guidelines, this DLC allows players to choose how censored elements appear, offering a more personalized experience.
Players can download the pack now through the Nintendo eShop.
How Do the New Censorship Modes Work
The DLC adds three distinct censorship styles, each altering how sensitive visuals are displayed:
- Mosaic Mode uses pixelation to obscure restricted content
- Blackout Mode covers elements with solid black shapes
- Chaotic Mode replaces censored visuals with humorous, intentionally absurd images
These options give players full control over how the game handles nudity, gestures, and other mature content.
Why Are Regional Versions of Dispatch Different
Dispatch uses different censorship levels depending on the region:
- Europe, the Americas, and ANZ: Partial censorship allows limited nudity, such as breasts and buttocks, and certain obscene gestures
- South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia: Stricter visual censorship is applied due to local regulations
The HR Violation Pack lets players in supported regions override these defaults with their preferred style.
Why Is the DLC Unavailable in Japan
According to the official description, the HR Violation Pack is not available in Japan due to local restrictions on video game content. Japan maintains specific guidelines regarding nudity and comedic depictions of sensitive material, which prevent the DLC from being distributed there.
What Is the Story and Gameplay of Dispatch
Dispatch is a narrative comedy set in a superhero universe, created by writers and directors known for Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us.
Players follow Robert Robertson, also known as Mecha Man, whose superhero career ends after his mechanical suit is destroyed. Forced into a desk job at a superhero coordination center, he manages a team of former supervillains seeking redemption.
Gameplay blends:
- Choice driven storytelling
- Relationship management
- Strategic hero deployment
- Ability development
Players must assign heroes to emergencies, balance team dynamics, and shape the narrative through their decisions.
Who Is in the Dispatch Voice Cast
Dispatch features a star studded voice cast that includes:
- Aaron Paul
- Laura Bailey
- Erin Yvette
- Charles White (MoistCr1TiKaL)
- Jacksepticeye
- Travis Willingham
- Alanah Pearce
- Joel Haver
- Yung Gravy
- Matthew Mercer
- Jeffrey Wright
What Enhancements Does Dispatch Receive on Nintendo Switch 2
On Nintendo Switch 2, Dispatch benefits from:
- Higher resolution visuals
- More stable frame rates
- Improved overall performance
These upgrades provide a smoother experience compared to the original Nintendo Switch version.