Dispatch Developers Reveal How Aaron Paul's Performance Changed the Game

AdHoc Studio's Creative Director Nick Herman credits Aaron Paul's casting as Dispatch's protagonist with bringing gravitas and depth to the character, allowing the narrative-focused game to take itself more seriously. Herman and CEO Michael Choung discuss how bold design decisions—removing exploration, focusing on core mechanics, and assembling an all-star voice cast—contributed to the game's critical and commercial success despite industry skepticism about narrative experiences.

Appeared in 2026-02-10.