POSTAL

POSTAL Redux launched on October 16, 2020, bringing the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter to Nintendo Switch. This release included a high definition remake that featured updated visuals, remastered music, sounds, and dialogue. Players also experienced revamped and modernized gameplay mechanics in this remake, enhancing the overall experience.

• DLC Release: POSTAL Redux became available on Nintendo Switch.
• New Content: The remake included high resolution visuals, remastered music, sounds, and dialog.
• Gameplay: Modernized gameplay mechanics were introduced in POSTAL Redux.

POSTAL celebrated its Year 21 with the addition of two new levels, 'Tokyo' and 'Osaka', pulled from the Japan-exclusive release. This update also reintroduced the original Santa Patch content from 1997, bringing back nostalgic elements for longtime fans.

- New Levels: - 'Tokyo' and 'Osaka' added from the Japan-exclusive release. - Santa Patch Content: - Restored original Santa Patch content from 1997, including seasonal changes like reindeer models replacing ostriches and Christmas-themed weapon models. - Activates around Christmas time, enhancing the festive atmosphere. - Multiplayer and Campaign Options: - Restored multiplayer modes, functional over LAN. - Added new campaign options and restored both 'Demo' and Challenge Mode selections. - Quality of Life Improvements: - Introduced improved mouse aim controls, including an option to toggle to 'classic mouse'. - Added a Level Select menu for easier navigation through the game. - Audio Updates: - New slider for changing the frequency of NPC 'pain' audio, enhancing the auditory experience. This window saw a flurry of changes, including visual improvements like an enhanced ending cutscene presentation and under-the-hood adjustments aimed at refining gameplay.

Tracked sources for POSTAL were limited between 2016-11-14 and 2017-11-14, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on POSTAL Source Code Released to Public and POSTAL Source Code Released to Public and sits between POSTAL Redux Released on 2016-05-23 (dlc_release) and Added levels 'Tokyo' and 'Osaka' on 2017-11-15 (new_content), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2016-12-28 - POSTAL Source Code Released to Public: The source code for POSTAL has been officially released to the public on Bitbucket under the GPL2 license, allowing for community modifications.; 2016-12-28 - POSTAL Source Code Released to Public: The source code for POSTAL has been officially released to the public on Bitbucket under the GPL2 license..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was POSTAL Redux Released on 2016-05-23 (dlc_release).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Added levels 'Tokyo' and 'Osaka' on 2017-11-15 (new_content).

POSTAL Redux launched on May 23, 2016, marking a significant milestone as a full remaster of the original game, built from the ground up. This update not only revitalized the classic experience but also introduced the Rampage mode, adding new gameplay dynamics for players to enjoy.

• POSTAL Redux Released: This full remaster of POSTAL featured updated graphics and gameplay mechanics, enhancing the original experience.
• New Rampage Mode: Players gained access to this new mode, designed to provide a fresh and engaging way to experience the game.
• Future Co-op and Maps Coming: Announced alongside the remaster, this free upcoming DLC promised additional co-op gameplay and new maps, expanding the game's content offerings.

The Special Delivery Expansion launched on October 5, 2015, introducing new levels as a separate campaign option. This update also included the introduction of modern twin stick controls, enhancing gameplay across Windows and Linux. Additionally, the Mac version received a significant update on October 15, adding full controller support.

• New Campaign Option: The Special Delivery expansion levels became available as a separate campaign in the menu on October 5, 2015.
• Modern Controls: Improved twin stick controls were backported to the Windows and Linux versions on October 5, 2015.
• UI Improvements:
  • The HUD was updated to display the required percentage of hostiles to eliminate at all times on October 5, 2015.
  • A floating crosshair was introduced and enabled by default on October 5, 2015.
• Performance Enhancements: Proper widescreen aspect ratio and monitor support were added on October 5, 2015.