Dispatch, a new title that tasks you with sending reformed supervillains to handle emergency situations, launched on the 22nd. Having already piqued interest during Steam Next Fest, the game has surged to second place on the global bestseller list, boasting a 'Very Positive' rating from players.

For those unfamiliar with the pedigree, Dispatch is a choice-driven adventure game crafted by the team that brought us The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. Following Telltale Games' collapse, the torch was picked up by a studio formed by former Telltale staff. You play as Robert Robertson, a dispatcher at the Super Hero Dispatch Network (SDN). Once a celebrated hero known as 'Mecha Man,' a damaged suit forced his retirement, and now he is tasked with rehabilitating a team of former supervillains.

As a dispatcher managing urban chaos, your job is to review unfolding crises and assign the most suitable hero. It’s not just about raw power; each hero has distinct traits, flaws, and personal hurdles you must weigh. As you progress, you can upgrade their tech and abilities to boost efficiency. Just like the developer’s previous outings, every decision—whether it’s a deployment, a chat in the breakroom, or a call in the field—shapes your relationships, loyalty, and the trajectory of Robert’s own story.

Currently, user reception for Dispatch is 'Very Positive' (2,550 reviews, 87% positive). Players are singing praises for its immersive narrative and an art style that feels like watching a high-end animation, marking a triumphant return of that classic Telltale vibe. The voice acting, too, is earning high marks for injecting life into the cast. On the flip side, some are grumbling about the release schedule: the game consists of eight episodes, but only two are being released per week, echoing the episodic frustration of older Telltale titles.

Looking at the rest of the charts, the list is dominated by new releases—save for Battlefield 6. Meanwhile, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has tumbled out of the top ten, and both Jurassic World Evolution 3 and Ninja Gaiden 4 have seen their rankings slip. On the bright side, RV Dare Yet, the camper-van co-op game, has seen its user rating climb to 'Very Positive'.

In the concurrent player charts, Monster Hunter Wilds has clawed its way to 15th place with 78,077 players, thanks to its limited-time festival. However, the mood remains sour as the game has been slapped with a 'Mostly Negative' rating since the event kicked off. Elsewhere, Escape from Duckov continues its climb, hitting 255,556 concurrent players and steadily closing the gap on Battlefield 6, which has dipped to the 330,000 range.

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