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Dispatch Update 1.0.16598, released on December 16, 2025, focuses on resolving multiple progression-blocking issues, with particular attention given to Episode 8 gameplay shifts. Several softlocks, hero state errors, and interaction problems that could halt progress have now been addressed.
In addition to episode-specific fixes, the update corrects a range of hero power behaviors, improves system performance, and includes smaller audio, visual, and localization refinements across the season.
Patch Notes
Episode 8 Fixes
- Fixed softlock issues during gameplay shifts that caused heroes to remain in a perpetual waiting state
- Fixed an issue preventing interaction with the convoy during Episode 8
- Fixed incorrect hero injury behavior during Episode 8 gameplay shifts
- Fixed hero down behavior occurring during Episode 8 transitions
- Fixed UI issues in hacking levels during Episode 8 gameplay shifts
- Fixed an issue allowing heroes to be assigned while in waiting mode
Gameplay and Hero Fixes
- Fixed a softlock that could occur when pausing during the completion of a hacking level
- Fixed incorrect hero power behaviors, including Waterboy Eager Sponge auto-assign
- Fixed Punch Up Squeeze In behavior
- Fixed Invisigal Ear on the Ground behavior
- Fixed Prism Doppelganger Illusion behavior
Performance and Stability
- Improved analytics performance
General Fixes
- Implemented minor audio fixes across the season
- Implemented minor visual fixes across the season
- Implemented subtitle fixes across the season
- Implemented localization fixes across the season
Dispatch began its eight-episode season release on October 22, 2025, and is available on PC via Steam and PlayStation 5.
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