Episode Lengths in Dispatch

Each episode in Dispatch offers approximately 45-70 minutes of gameplay. Here's the complete breakdown:

Episode NumberEpisode NameLength (Minutes)Key Features
Episode 1Onboard45 minTutorial & Team Introduction
Episode 2Pivot50 minFirst Major Decisions
Episode 3Escalation55 min⚠️ PERMANENT Romance Choice
Episode 4Priority60 minLeadership Challenges
Episode 5Team Building55 minIdentity Reveal
Episode 6Moving Parts60 minComplex Operations
Episode 7Revelation65 minMajor Plot Twists
Episode 8Synergy70 min🎬 Season Finale - All Endings
Total Playtime8-10 hours (complete playthrough)

Note: Actual playtime may vary based on reading speed and exploration. Players who carefully review all dialogue and choices may take 10+ hours.

Quick Answer: Dispatch Has 8 Episodes - ALL AVAILABLE NOW!

Episode 7 & 8 finale released November 12 • 8-10 hours total playtime • All on Steam

Complete episode list:

  • Episode 1: Onboard (45 min)
  • Episode 2: Pivot (50 min)
  • Episode 3: Escalation (55 min) - ⚠️ PERMANENT romance choice
  • Episode 4: Priority (60 min)
  • Episode 5: Team Building (55 min)
  • Episode 6: Moving Parts (60 min)
  • Episode 7: Revelation (65 min)
  • Episode 8: Synergy (70 min) - Season finale

⏱️ Total Playtime: 8-10 hours for complete playthrough

✅ AVAILABLE NOWReleased Nov 12, 2025
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Episode 3 Romance Choice is PERMANENT

Choose between Blonde Blazer or Invisigal - This decision cannot be changed and affects Episodes 4-8!

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🎬 Episode 7 & 8 Finale - Critical Decisions

The most consequential choices in the entire game. Your decisions here determine which of the 6 endings you receive.

Episode 7

💔 Invisigal's Devastating Confession

Context: Invisigal reveals she planted the bomb that destroyed your Mecha Man suit. She worked for Shroud to clear criminal debts.

Immediate Forgiveness - Invisigal trust +50, unlocks deeper romance path
Anger & Betrayal - Invisigal trust -30, romance path may be unrecoverable
⚖️Measured Response - Balanced +10 trust, leaves room for healing

Impact: Directly determines if Romance Ending 2 (Invisigal) is achievable

Episode 7

🎲 Shroud's Russian Roulette

Context: At the villain bar, Shroud reveals he killed your father and forces psychological warfare.

⚔️Challenge His Ideology - Gains critical Astral Pulse information for Episode 8
🙇Submit to Pressure - Shroud shares less info, harder Episode 8

Impact: Information gained affects your strategic options in the finale confrontation

Episode 8 - FINALE

⚡ The Astral Pulse Decision

Context: Face-to-face with Shroud. He demands the Astral Pulse. This is THE ending-determining choice.

💎Give Real Astral Pulse - Shroud gains power, darker ending
🎭Hand Over Fake Prototype - Buys time, heroic ending possible
🚫Refuse Completely - Direct confrontation, highest stakes

Impact: Combined with your romance choice and team relationships, determines which of 6 endings you receive

Episode 8 - FINALE

👥 Managing Team Deployments

Context: City under siege. Heroes you alienated may refuse orders. Injured heroes unavailable.

High-Mobility Heroes First - Fast response, saves experienced operatives for finale
💪Save Strongest for Finale - Minor sites struggle, max firepower at end
🤝Deploy by Trust Levels - High morale, potentially mismatched assignments

Impact: Affects Unity Ending viability and civilian casualty rates in your epilogue

Episode 1
Easy
Episode 2
Easy
Episode 3
Critical🔥 Most Searched
Episode 4
Medium
Episode 5
Hard⭐ Popular
Episode 6
Medium
Episode 7
Hard
Episode 8
Medium
EP 3

Episode 3: Turnover

Personnel changes and new challenges arise at SDN. Navigate the shifting dynamics of your team. The elimination pressure causes team sabotage.

Scenes:15
Choices:30

Key Decisions & Consequences

Apartment Comment

Response to comment about your apartment

It's minimalism.
Immediate:Casual response
Long-term:No impact
I've been focused on my work.
Immediate:Professional response
Long-term:No impact
I'm poor.
Immediate:Honest response
Long-term:No impact

Instructions Response

Response to work instructions

Sounds pretty important.
Immediate:Acknowledges importance
Long-term:No impact
I didn't get any of that.
Immediate:Admits confusion
Long-term:No impact
Can you recreate it?
Immediate:Asks for clarification
Long-term:No impact

Blazer Conversation - Apology

First important conversation with Blond Blazer

Hope I didn't contribute.
Immediate:Neutral response
Long-term:No relationship change
I'm sorry, Blazer.
Immediate:Blazer trust +10
Long-term:Strengthens relationship with Blazer
Are you happy?
Immediate:Challenging response
Long-term:No relationship change

Blazer Conversation - Support

Second conversation with Blond Blazer about her idea

I like it.
Immediate:Blazer trust +10
Long-term:Blazer feels supported
It'll scare them.
Immediate:Neutral feedback
Long-term:No relationship change
You sure about that?
Immediate:Blazer trust -10
Long-term:Blazer feels doubted

Golem Chair Incident

Golem bumps into you causing you to drop your phone. Critical relationship decision.

KICK GOLEM OUT.
Immediate:Golem trust -15
Long-term:Golem remembers this aggression
GIVE HIM THE CHAIR.
Immediate:Golem trust +15
Long-term:Golem appreciates your kindness

Potential Question

Deep question - all choices will be remembered in future episodes

Potential.
Immediate:Optimistic worldview
Long-term:Choice remembered for future
Pain.
Immediate:Realistic worldview
Long-term:Choice remembered for future
Fear.
Immediate:Cautious worldview
Long-term:Choice remembered for future

Phoenix Speech

Important speech about the program - will be remembered

You set this program on fire.
Immediate:Acknowledges destruction
Long-term:Choice remembered for future
You're all burnt sh*t.
Immediate:Harsh but honest
Long-term:Choice remembered for future
All of you are Phoenixes.
Immediate:Inspirational metaphor
Long-term:Choice remembered for future

Destiny Speech

Speech about fate and destiny - will be remembered

Fate is bullsh*t.
Immediate:Rejects determinism
Long-term:Choice remembered for future
F*** the stars.
Immediate:Aggressive rejection
Long-term:Choice remembered for future
You make your own destiny.
Immediate:Empowering message
Long-term:Choice remembered for future

Juvenile Pickpocket at Large

A dispatch mission involving a young pickpocket. Different heroes have different approaches to handle the situation.

Send Malevola - Scare the Kid Straight
Immediate:Mission auto-succeeds. The young pickpocket is intimidated by Malevola's approach.
Long-term:Malevola approves of your alignment with her morally ambiguous methods. Required for Malevola romance path.
Send another hero with standard approach
Immediate:Mission handled with standard procedures
Long-term:No special impact on relationships

Final Tournament Choice

Choice during tournament mission

Get one for the road.
Immediate:Casual approach
Long-term:No impact
Take your anger out on him.
Immediate:Aggressive approach
Long-term:No impact
This could make a difference.
Immediate:Strategic approach
Long-term:No impact

Team Elimination Decision

MAJOR CHOICE: Remove either Sonar or Coupe from the team permanently. This decision affects Episode 4 team dynamics.

Remove Sonar from the team
Immediate:Sonar permanently removed from roster
Long-term:Coupe stays, affects Episode 4 team composition
Remove Coupe from the team
Immediate:Coupe permanently removed from roster
Long-term:Sonar stays, affects Episode 4 team composition

🎯 Possible Endings

Your choices throughout the episodes determine which ending you'll unlock. Here are all possible endings:

Professional Success Ending

You prioritized career achievements and mission success throughout Episodes 1-6. The Z-Team operates efficiently, and your professional reputation is stellar.

Requirements:

  • Mission success rate 85%+
  • Make specific choices: 2 required
Unlocked after:e6_end

Personal Connection Ending

You focused on building deep personal relationships, especially with your romantic interest. Your bond with them defines this ending.

Requirements:

  • Blonde Blazer trust 90+
  • Make specific choices: 2 required
Unlocked after:e6_end

Team Unity Ending

You balanced all team relationships and kept everyone working together harmoniously. The Z-Team is a cohesive unit.

Requirements:

  • Balanced relationships (max 15 difference)
  • All characters trust 75+
Unlocked after:e6_end

Conflicted Ending

Your choices created tension and conflict within the team. Relationships are strained, and the path forward is uncertain.

Requirements:

  • Balanced relationships (max undefined difference)
  • Make specific choices: 2 required
Unlocked after:e6_end

Good Ending

The ultimate ending. You made all the right choices throughout Episodes 1-8. The Z-Team is united, your romance thrives, and the city is saved from the final threat.

Requirements:

  • All characters trust 85+
  • Mission success rate 90%+
  • Make specific choices: 3 required
  • Blonde Blazer trust 95+
Unlocked after:e8_end

Survival Ending

You survived the final confrontation, but not everyone made it out unscathed. Some relationships were damaged, and the victory feels bittersweet.

Requirements:

  • Mission success rate 70%+
  • All characters trust 60+
Unlocked after:e8_end

Sacrifice Ending

To save the city, you or someone close to you made the ultimate sacrifice. The Z-Team remembers your legacy.

Requirements:

  • Make specific choices: 2 required
Unlocked after:e8_end

Perfect Dispatcher Ending

Successfully completed all episodes with optimal choices. All heroes trust you and the city is safe.

Requirements:

  • All characters trust 80+
  • Mission success rate 90%+
Unlocked after:e8_end

Blazer Romance Ending

Pursued a romantic relationship with Blonde Blazer throughout the story. Your personal and professional lives intertwined.

Requirements:

  • Blonde Blazer trust 100+
  • Make specific choices: 4 required
Unlocked after:e8_end

Invisigal Romance Ending

Built a deep emotional connection with Invisigal (Courtney). You helped her overcome her past and find redemption.

Requirements:

  • Invisigal trust 100+
  • Make specific choices: 4 required
Unlocked after:e8_end

Balanced Team Ending

Maintained strong relationships with all heroes equally. SDN operates as a well-coordinated unit.

Requirements:

  • Balanced relationships (max 20 difference)
  • Mission success rate 85%+
Unlocked after:e8_end

Aggressive Dispatcher Ending

Took aggressive approaches to solve problems. The city is safer but relationships are strained.

Requirements:

  • Make specific choices: 2 required
  • Mission success rate 75%+
Unlocked after:e8_end

Diplomatic Ending

Solved conflicts through negotiation and understanding. Built a compassionate team culture.

Requirements:

  • Make specific choices: 2 required
  • Flambae trust 80+
Unlocked after:e8_end

Professional Dispatcher Ending

Kept all relationships professional and focused solely on the mission. Efficient but distant.

Requirements:

  • Make specific choices: 2 required
  • Mission success rate 85%+
Unlocked after:e7_end

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