Dispatch is leaving the digital-only shelf. AdHoc Studio has opened pre-orders for two physical versions of the superhero workplace comedy-drama, a standard Deluxe Edition and a SteelBook Deluxe Edition, alongside a three-record vinyl pressing of the soundtrack from Lost In Cult Records. Everything is targeted for a Q4 2026 arrival.
Quick answer: Pre-order the $49.99 Deluxe Edition or the $59.99 SteelBook Deluxe Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 at major retailers, or order the £59.99 3xLP vinyl (Prime or Astral) and the discounted game-plus-album bundle directly from Lost In Cult. All editions ship in Q4 2026.
Dispatch physical editions and prices
Both disc editions carry the same contents. The only difference is the case. The SteelBook swaps the standard packaging for a metal case with box art created in-house at AdHoc Studio and printed by Scanavo, featuring Mecha Man and Shroud.
| Edition | Price (USD) | Case |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Edition | $49.99 | Standard case |
| SteelBook Deluxe Edition | $59.99 | Metal SteelBook case |
Note: The SteelBook may release slightly later than the standard edition depending on manufacturing times, so the two versions could hit shelves at different points within the Q4 window.
What’s in the box
Every disc edition packs the full game plus each Deluxe upgrade and a set of physical extras. The artbook and comics are digital and English-only.
- The full game on disc or cartridge
- The Art of Dispatch digital artbook, 100+ pages of concept art
- Four digital comics (45+ pages): Splash & The Last Bender, Pas De Deux & Shellshock, Get Up, and The Death of Mecha Man
- Original soundtrack digital download code
- SDN’s Guide to Dispatching, a 16-page printed booklet
- Double-sided Mecha Man poster
The SteelBook Deluxe Edition includes all of the above, with the only addition being the metal case itself.
Switch 2 version and censorship
The Nintendo release is technically the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, but the physical copy is compatible with original Switch systems too. It includes the base Nintendo Switch game plus the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack.
Some content on the Nintendo version has been censored from the original game. An earlier update this summer reduced that censorship on Switch 2 and Switch, but the Nintendo edition still differs from the PS5 and Xbox releases.
Dispatch: The Album (3xLP) and vinyl variants
Lost In Cult Records is pressing the complete Dispatch soundtrack to a 12-inch, 140g, 3xLP set. The records pair Andrew Arcadi and Skyler Barto’s original score with the game’s licensed tracks, and every copy carries new artwork from Dispatch art director Derek Stratton made for this release. There are two variants at the same price.
| Vinyl edition | Price | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Edition | £59.99 | All three in classic black |
| Astral Edition | £59.99 | Mecha Man blue, Invisigal translucent purple, and Blonde Blazer yellow |
The first 500 Astral sets ship with a certificate of authenticity signed by composer Andrew Arcadi, sold as its own SKU on the Lost In Cult site while supplies last. Vinyl colors and effects can vary from print to print.
Game and album bundle
Lost In Cult also sells a combined package that pairs the Standard Deluxe Edition with your choice of vinyl (Prime or Astral) at 10 percent off the pair, for £84.99. The bundle is available exclusively through Lost In Cult and is not offered at general retailers.
Where and when to pre-order
The disc editions are published in partnership with PM Studios and are listed as available at all participating retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. The vinyl and the game-plus-album bundle are sold only through Lost In Cult.
All editions are aimed at Q4 2026. No exact street date has been confirmed, and the SteelBook could land a bit later than the standard case depending on production. Pre-orders for the standard Deluxe, SteelBook Deluxe, vinyl, and bundle are open now, so locking in an order is the surest way to secure the signed Astral certificate and other limited stock before it sells out.
