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Dispatch Control

By Tom Holscher · Windows

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Run a fire and ambulance dispatch center on real-world maps. Answer emergency calls, assess incidents and send the right crews while keeping units in reserve. Play Dispatch Control solo or in online co-op with up to six players, in free play or 16 campaign chapters. Available in English and German.

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Simulation · Strategy
Platforms
Windows

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Dispatch Control gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 8, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 8, 2026.

Our guidance

How do I begin learning the core mechanics of the game?

Start with the guided three-incident tutorial. This introductory sequence is designed to familiarize you with the essential phone, dispatch, and radio workflows before you tackle the more complex campaign chapters or free play sessions.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What factors should I consider when routing emergency vehicles?

Detailed routing accounts for specific road data and simulation rules. You must consider vehicle dimensions, one-way streets, bridge clearances, and railway crossings. Additionally, simulated roadworks or accident scenes may force your vehicles to take a detour.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Can I reassign a vehicle immediately after it finishes a task?

A vehicle can move straight to another incident, but only if its crew and equipment are ready. You must manage resources like fuel, water, breathing apparatus, breaks, and maintenance to ensure they are prepared for the next assignment.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How does the game handle major incidents requiring multiple resources?

Major incidents require more than just extra vehicles. You must actively coordinate triage, staging, hospital allocation, and evacuation efforts to manage the situation effectively while maintaining coverage for other emergencies in your region.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What happens if the dispatch computer or radio network fails?

If these systems fail, you must maintain operations by utilizing a backup control centre, emergency power, and paper dispatch methods. You are responsible for confirming the recovery of these systems to restore normal operations.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I organize my workspace during a shift?

You can arrange dockable phone, map, incident, and vehicle panels to suit your personal workflow. You are also able to manage multiple radio groups, status reports, and the incident log to keep your shift organized.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What is the primary goal in career mode?

In career mode, your objectives include recruiting staff, organizing shifts and training, and investing in vehicles and operational improvements. You track your overall progress through 70 in-game achievements as you manage your control room.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How does the co-op mode function for multiple players?

You can share a shift with up to six players. You may divide call-taking, dispatch, and radio duties between your team. Calls and incident files have assigned owners, and you can change the division of duties during the session.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What should I do when handling an emergency call?

You must establish the address and access route, identify hazards, and calm distressed callers. It is important to record new information in the incident file and adjust your response as the situation develops during the call.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do I improve my performance in the campaign?

You can earn up to five stars per chapter, with 80 stars available in total. Improving your performance requires managing increasing call volumes and new challenges effectively as you progress through the 16 campaign chapters.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 8, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Plan how your group will connect

For Dispatch Control · Steam edition.

  1. This Steam edition lists Co-op, Online Co-op. Choose the mode that matches your group’s computers, network or shared display.
  2. Before inviting friends, confirm the player limit, copy or account requirements and exact compatible editions. A listing on another platform does not establish cross-play.
  3. The full-game US price snapshot is 1.99 USD; check the current price in your region.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-08; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows
Play modes
Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op
Languages
German*, English *languages with full audio support
Release date / window
Oct 24, 2026
Full game price · US
1.99 USD

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Memory: 6 GB RAM DirectX: Version 10

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