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Why Did Dispatch's Devs Push Through to Make It Despite Initial Disinterest From Investors? "Arrogance and Stupidity"

AdHoc Studio’s founders Nick Hermand and Dennis Lenart pushed through investor skepticism to launch the narrative‑driven game Dispatch, citing a mix of "arrogance and stupidity" as their motivation. Investors repeatedly labeled single‑player, story‑heavy titles as niche or dead, pointing to a market shift toward live‑service games. The team doubled down on their episodic expertise, refusing to chase trends and instead delivering a polished product that sold over a million copies. Their experience underscores how conviction and focus can overcome funding hurdles in a risk‑averse industry.