Figuring out all the Dispatch endings can be a bit daunting. AdHoc Studios made good on their promise of impactful choices by delivering a finale that really showcases how much each decision you take during the game can alter the course of things.
There are a couple of major branching paths involving key characters, with smaller twists and turns to each, depending on the actions you took while dispatching or the decisions you took.
I'll first break down the major endings and then showcase the smaller variations that can happen regardless of outcome. While you're here, check out everything we know about a potential Dispatch season 2.
Also, it should come as no surprise, but MASSIVE SPOILERS for Dispatch are coming.
All Dispatch Endings
As mentioned, there are two major branching paths in Dispatch: whether Invisigal kills Shroud or she takes a bullet for Robert. Among them, smaller choices and character relationships can change.
For instance, you can have an ending where Robert falls in love with Invisigal, but she ends up killing Shroud, leaving Robert with no romantic interest at the end of the game. Alternatively, the same scenario can play out, but Blonde Blazer will be there to comfort Mecha Man.
Invisigal Kills Shroud
This ending happens if you neglect Invisigal in her journey to become a better person. It is not directly tied to romantic options (although they certainly help).
One of the biggest decisions to influence whether Visi kills Shroud or not is if you decide to cut her from Z-Team or keep her. However, it is possible to get this ending even if you defend her during the meeting.
If you do get this ending, Invisigal will disappear, and she won't be seen during the game's final cutscene in the aftermath of the battle against the Red Ring gang.
Invisigal Takes A Bullet For Robert
Taking cues from Mecha Man's heroism, Invisigal will instead take a bullet from Robert after Shroud decides that getting rid of him is what's best. Whether you romance Visi, Blonde Blazer, or no one, she will be present during the final cutscene.
Defending her in episode 7 is a big deal if you want to get this ending, but generally, trying to uplift her throughout the game and standing by her side at critical moments should guarantee you get this.
Anecdotally, I made it very clear from the beginning that I was not interested in anything romantically with Invisigal to the point I didn't get the kiss sequence that occurs during the locker room scene right after you choose to cut her from Z-Team or defend her, and I still got this ending.
This path also opens up the choice for Robert to kill or spare Shroud, which adds another set of repercussions towards the end.
Now with those two out of the way, let's focus on character relationships and how the decision to save or kill Shroud affects things.
Invisigal Romantic Relationship Option
Perhaps the most popular of the bunch. Invisigal is a romantic interest for Robert, and the most chaotic at that.
Do beware, as stated, you can get an ending where Robert falls for Visi and still fail as a mentor, leaving him with no relationship towards the end. Generally speaking, though, if you care for Invisigal, then you should make strides to correct the course of her life. And yes, going to the movies with her is key in getting this part of the ending to trigger.
If you do get this ending and manage to make her take a bullet for you (as bizarre as that sounds), Robert and Invisigal will kiss while she's being carried to an ambulance.
Blonde Blazer Romantic Relationship Option
Mandy a.k.a Blonde Blazer is the second and final romanceable character in Dispatch (sadly, no Malevola this time).
She takes a bit of a backseat at some points of the story, but she's the one that helps Robert rebuild his life following the initial incident where he lost his Mecha Man suit all the way back at the beginning of episode 1. Going to dinner with her will get you a long way to getting this ending to trigger.
You know you're on the right track if Blazer gives you a small kiss when she's leaving Robert's apartment on episode 6 (otherwise, she'll just wave goodbye). If you get this ending, Mandy and Robert will kiss while lying down on someone's car trunk.
No Relationship
Believe it or not, this can happen. Maybe you got too playful with both Mandy and Courtney at several points during the game, or maybe you simply want to keep things professional in the workplace to avoid any potential HR violations. Regardless, it is one of the rarest endings to trigger, according to the community.
The no relationship one can be triggered by keeping things as professional as you can. You still have to pick between a movie with Visi or dinner with Blazer; you do have the option to shut down any more advancements from the person you decide to pick in a later episode.
There is a rumored "it's complicated" ending where Robert falls for both, but since that's unconfirmed, I'll keep it out of the guide.
What Happens If You Kill/Spare Shroud?
A bit disappointingly, killing or sparing Shroud doesn't have any significant repercussions in the game's ending.
If you spare him, Chase will give Robert his props (without revealing his identity). If you kill Shroud, he'll mention how he got what he deserved.
Also, if you kill him, Blonde Blazer will ask you how it made you feel, with options ranging from declaring it felt great to being a bit confounded. She'll then add that Robert is suspended from the Superhero Dispatch Network.
Can You Spare Sonar/Coupe?
The final decision involves Sonar or Coupe (depending on who you cut back in episode 3).
During the game's final cutscene, either Sonar or Coup will get arrested after trying to help Shroud bring down the SDN and get the Astral Pulse; Malevola will spot this and claim they're a part of Z-Team. If you do not get a prompt to forgive or ignore the member you cut, that's because you failed to defend Los Angeles during the dispatch section in episode 8. It's a neat way to make every bit of gameplay have some repercussions.
If you do spare them, they'll join Z-Team for a group photo. If not, they'll be taken away by the police.
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