Nintendo Switch Update Tones Down Censorship in Dispatch
Developer AdHoc Studio has released a free update for the Nintendo Switch game Dispatch, reducing censorship on certain content. The update removes black boxes covering 'breasts, butt, and birds', but still enforces censorship for genitalia and explicit material. Nintendo's requirements were not fully understood by the developer during the port process.
Key points
- AdHoc Studio released a free update for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, reducing censorship on certain content.
- The update removes black boxes covering 'breasts, butt, and birds', but still enforces censorship for genitalia and explicit material.
- Nintendo still requires censorship for genitalia and explicit material.
- The update adds censorship options to Dispatch's PlayStation 5 and Steam versions.
- AdHoc Studio apologized for not being transparent about Nintendo's censorship requirements at launch.
A free update for the Nintendo Switch game Dispatch has been released by developer AdHoc Studio, toning down censorship on certain content. The update removes black boxes covering 'breasts, butt, and birds', but still enforces censorship for genitalia and explicit material. Nintendo's requirements were not fully understood by the developer during the port process.
The update adds new censorship options to the game, allowing players to choose from different levels of content restriction. Players can also elect to keep the original black bars if they prefer. The update is available now for Nintendo Switch, and will be rolled out to PlayStation 5 and Steam versions in the coming weeks.
AdHoc Studio apologized for not being transparent about Nintendo's censorship requirements at launch, stating that they had not realized the requirements applied to every region, not just certain markets. The update is a step towards addressing player concerns and providing a more consistent experience across different platforms.
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