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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2018
  • February 10, 2026

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Experience the thrill of managing emergency dispatches in a text-based adventure. Make critical decisions, earn stars, and unlock new opportunities as a Citizen Responder. Navigate limited resources and even rewind time to correct mistakes.

Achieve 5-Star rating
Earn skills and unlock opportunities
Resource management
Rewind time function
Choice-driven narrative
Simplified decisions
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What's New in JoinDispatch

2.2.3

February 10, 2026

SHIFT TWO IS HERE. After years of waiting, the story continues. Thank you to everyone who kept asking "where's episode 2?" — this one's for you. New in Shift 2: • A full new shift with fresh callers, deeper mysteries, and choices that matter • New skills to unlock • The conspiracy unravels further • More calls, more stars, more secrets Your Manager is expecting you. Clock in. Built with love by one person. If you run into any bugs, please email help@joindispatch.app. I read every one.

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Shift One - Remove Ads

Removes all ads from the first shift!

User reviews

Lost progress

Was 5 Stars before the Shift 2 update.

I've had the game for a long time and was surprised to see that Shift 2 is finally here. I made an account on the forums many years ago, I have not checked it in a while as I haven't received any email notifications from there in a long time. I opened the game and discovered that all my progress is gone. I tried the email backup sync and restore, but it didn't find any saves. I saw your response to another review saying you had to rebuild the game from scratch, which is probably why my progress is gone. I used to have the full game, but I still had to watch ads every once in a while. I was pretty disappointed that the game is now paywalled, especially since I lost my progress and won't be able to play Shift 2 without paying. Also, the new font is somewhat difficult to read compared to the previous one.
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I’d really like to be excited about the new updates, but I keep running into bugs

First of, let me just say that I was absolutely psyched to see this had been updated after its hiatus. It was one of my favorites years ago. I’ve started playing from the beginning again since it’s been awhile, and I want to say I’ve enjoyed the whole thing all over again, I really do…but I keep running into bugs.

The call selection interface keeps popping up *while I’m in the middle of a call* without any way to exit out of it, which means I basically end up getting cut off and I never find out what happens to the caller. Half the first responder buttons end up being grayed out/unavailable most of the time. And worst of all, I bought the season pass, and when the bugs hit I deleted and redownloaded the app hoping that might fix things—and now I can’t restore my purchase.

I really hope you can fix these things. I’d love to be able to enjoy the game.
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Confused

I got this game when it first came out years ago and had not finished it. The new updates reminded me of this, so I came back to try to do it, but I’m a bit confused. I couldn’t complete past shift 1, so I started researching. People were mentioning that shift 2 has never shown up, and that was like five or six years ago. Does that mean the game is unfinished? Is it going to be finished? I hope so, because it was fun and interesting while it lasted. And hopefully I didn’t just miss something that is keeping me from progressing.
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I really want to like this game but…

Keep in mind, I’ve played version 1 before. It was a great game with very few to none(irl) bugs. But this is unacceptable for version 2. The labels on the calls before calling are very inaccurate compared to the call. The emergency service buttons are very inconsistent and sometimes do not even show up for the correct emergency. In fact, the same labels show up, just that it’s a different calls. The calls are the same from version 1(which I’m not going to complain, and I want them to still be there.) but the worst part is the scoring system. It is way too bugged. You can get 2 different scores, and the success and failure rate depends on the first one, which is always a failure rate. To the developers, please fix this, and make a reset progress button because of how bugged this is, and i really want to enjoy it. Thank you.
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Can’t Wait for Episode 2

Super fun first episode and Can’t wait for episode 2! Only downside is I can’t sync. When I try to sign in with the magic link it just opens up in my browser not logging me in the app.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Calls getting stuck on hold

Bug

Skills disappearing or not working as expected

Bug

Repeated resets of progress

Bug

Unresponsive UI and black screens

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

More episodes/shifts to continue the story

Feature

Ability to replay past calls/choices

Feature

Clearer progression and skill system

Feature

Offline mode or reduced battery drain

Feature

FAQ

What is JoinDispatch?

JoinDispatch is a text-based adventure game where players take on the role of a Citizen Responder managing emergency dispatches. You'll make critical decisions, manage resources, and strive to achieve a high rating.

What are the key features of JoinDispatch?

Key features include striving for a 5-star rating, earning skills to unlock new opportunities, managing limited resources, a unique rewind time function to undo mistakes, and simplified decision-making with a choice-driven narrative.

Is JoinDispatch free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional benefits or accelerate progress within the game.

What kind of device can I play JoinDispatch on?

The description mentions playing from your phone or a JoinDispatch Home Terminal, suggesting it is designed for mobile devices. Compatibility details would typically be found on the app store page.

What is the main goal in JoinDispatch?

The main goal is to effectively manage emergency dispatches, make sound decisions that save lives, and strive to achieve a coveted 5-star rating. Earning skills and unlocking new opportunities are also integral parts of progression.