From Polygon · Oli Welsh · · 1m
Dispatch Eligible for 2026 Game of the Year
Dispatch, the superhero game, qualifies for 2026 Game of the Year at The Game Awards despite 2025 release.
In brief
Dispatch, the superhero game, qualifies for 2026 Game of the Year at The Game Awards despite 2025 release. Dispatch is eligible for 2026 Game of the Year at The Game Awards after its 2025 release. Originally reported by Polygon.
Dispatch Eligible for 2026 Awards
Dispatch, the episodic superhero narrative game, is eligible for all major categories at The Game Awards for the second year running.
2025 Release Before Deadline
All eight episodes of Dispatch's first season were released by Nov. 12, 2025, before the Nov. 21 eligibility cutoff date for the 2025 awards.
Previous Year's Recognition
Dispatch earned six nominations at DICE awards, three at Game Developers Choice awards, and three wins at BAFTA Games Awards.
Challenges for 2026 Eligibility
The Game Awards jury tends to be selective with late-year releases and early-access games, though Dispatch has a shot at consideration.
The main idea
Dispatch is eligible for 2026 Game of the Year at The Game Awards after its 2025 release.
