Ethan Crossfield 
Dispatch players don’t need to wait: Ad Hoc has released its first official DLC pack, HR Violations, for free across all platforms. The update specifically targets censorship issues players noticed on the Nintendo Switch version, adding more uncensored moments and new ways to control how remaining content is filtered—while also explaining why the Switch build differed from what was shown in promotions.
What’s changed with the free HR Violations DLC
Ad Hoc’s latest update adds the HR Violations DLC pack at no cost for all players. The pack is designed to address controversy around Dispatch’s Nintendo Switch release, where certain scenes were censored more heavily than players saw in other versions.
The DLC does not remove every restriction. The source indicates that full nudity and explicit audio remain censored. That means some moments—such as Toxic appearing on screen—will still be censored, and Invisigal’s dream sequence audio will still be muted. However, the DLC does unlock previously unavailable partial nudity and rude gestures, allowing more content to play through on Switch.
Beyond restoring more of the experience, HR Violations also introduces adjustable censorship controls. Players can choose between three censorship styles: mosaic, black bars, and a more comedic “utter chaos” mode that alters how content is presented.
Who benefits (and how to access it)
Nintendo Switch players receive the biggest direct benefit from the HR Violations pack, since the DLC is meant to bring the Switch version closer to the Steam and PS5 releases. Switch players can download the pack from the DLC menu in the Nintendo eShop.
Steam and PS5 players can access the new options by updating their game. While the Switch version is described as the most affected by the original censorship differences, the DLC’s availability and added controls apply to the wider player base on all supported platforms.
Why the Switch version was censored—and what comes next
Ad Hoc also provided context for why the Switch build shipped with heavier censorship than many players expected. According to the developer, time and budget constraints led to only one Switch version being developed, and that version had to comply with regional censorship laws. The result, in Ad Hoc’s view, was a release in North America that didn’t fully match what was advertised through trailers and other promotional material.
HR Violations is positioned as a corrective step: it won’t fully “uncensor” everything previously restricted, but it aims to close the gap between Switch and other storefront versions.
The DLC’s broader additions—especially the ability to pick how censorship is displayed—suggest Ad Hoc is also moving toward player choice rather than a single fixed filter. With the pack now live, Dispatch’s audience can immediately adjust how raunchier scenes are handled, including the sillier “utter chaos” presentation that can swap in unexpected visual gags.
What players should know
- HR Violations is free and available across all platforms.
- Full nudity and explicit audio remain censored, even after the DLC.
- Some previously blocked partial nudity and rude gestures are now uncensored.
- Switch players download it from the eShop DLC menu; Steam and PS5 players access it via an update.
- Censorship style options include mosaic, black bars, and “utter chaos.”
Expert View
HR Violations is a clear, player-facing response to a specific launch controversy, and the added censorship styles make the update more flexible than a simple yes/no uncensoring. The trade-off is also straightforward: the DLC won’t restore every restricted element, since full nudity and explicit audio are still filtered. For Switch owners—especially those who felt misled by marketing—the pack is likely the most meaningful fix available right now.
