Herd Dispatch is an indie developed by AFIL Games, released 6 August 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Herd Dispatch is
Herd Dispatch is an indie game developed by AFIL Games and released in 2026. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
Get ready for a cozy and adorable adventure in Herd Dispatch, a charming puzzle game where every little sheep is counting on you to find its way home. Watch carefully, think quickly, and switch the paths at just the right moment to guide each sheep safely to the pen that matches its color. Explore 30 carefully handcrafted levels across 3 delightful rural biomes, where every new stage puts your logic, planning, and attention to the test. As the challenges grow, you'll need to anticipate each sheep's movement and create the perfect connections before they wander down the wrong path. With charming pixel art, a warm atmosphere, and mechanics that are easy to learn yet surprisingly clever, Herd…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Herd Dispatch launched on 6 August 2026, within three weeks of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation and Star Wars Zero Company. It arrived 6 years into the Xbox Series's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars Zero Company.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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