Episode three of Dispatch, titled “Turnover,” delivers one of the game’s toughest choices yet, forcing you to decide between removing Coupe or Sonar from the Z-Team. The decision has major consequences that ripple far beyond the immediate firing scene, affecting character dynamics and future storylines in meaningful ways.
The episode takes a surprising turn when new performance data shakes up the team rankings. Invisigal, who had previously been struggling, moves up from the bottom of the leaderboard after a successful jewelry store mission that, as Blonde Blazer points out, “really bumped up the wanted levels.” This sudden improvement leaves Coupe and Sonar tied for last place, putting Robert in the uncomfortable position of deciding who to let go.
Here’s everything you need to know about choosing who to cut between Coupe and Sonar in Dispatch.
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What happens if you cut Sonar in Dispatch?
Firing Sonar from the team sparks immediate tension and sets off a series of complications that continue to affect future missions. His reaction is intense and confrontational. Shocked by the decision, he argues that Invisigal should be cut instead, before issuing chilling threats toward Robert, such as “Watch your back, Robert” and “This isn’t over.”
The aftermath becomes even more complicated when Malevola learns about Sonar’s dismissal. She takes the news personally as his closest friend and North American partner. Many players have reported that after removing Sonar, Malevola begins to ignore Robert entirely, refusing to answer calls and showing open resentment. In some playthroughs, she even declines to participate in certain missions, which creates serious operational challenges for the team.
The choice to let Sonar go also strips the Z-Team of its main intelligence source. While his unreliability and habit of triggering emergency protocols make him a reasonable choice for termination, the loss of his strategic expertise leaves a noticeable gap in the team’s effectiveness moving forward.
What happens if you cut Coupe in Dispatch?
Those who decide to remove Coupe from the Z-Team experience a far calmer outcome compared to firing Sonar. Her response is measured and mature. Instead of lashing out, she accepts Robert’s feedback about her excessive use of force and acknowledges her mistakes without hostility. The professionalism in her tone makes the moment tense but respectful.
During the conversation, Coupe admits she had been rooting for Invisigal during the final mission, even though she believed her own position was secure. It’s a small but telling sign of her genuine team spirit. Robert notices and responds with, “I saw that. That was cool of you,” recognizing her sense of fairness and camaraderie despite the difficult circumstances.
Cutting Coupe does have emotional consequences, especially regarding her relationship with Punch Up. He clearly feels her absence, becoming quieter and less upbeat around the team. However, his reaction never crosses into open defiance. Compared to Malevola’s resentment over Sonar’s removal, Punch Up’s grief feels subdued and controlled, keeping team operations stable despite the personal loss.
Based on all the information available after the release of episodes three and four, cutting Coupe from the Z-Team feels like the safer choice in Dispatch. However, what implications this action will have in future episodes remains to be seen when they are released over the next couple of weeks.
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