POSTAL 2

POSTAL 2 Redux was officially announced, marking a significant overhaul of the original game for modern hardware, set to feature enhanced graphics and gameplay elements. This new version will be built on the Unity engine, allowing for better cross-platform support and dynamic gameplay improvements while preserving the original experience.

• Kickstarter Campaign: A Kickstarter campaign for POSTAL 2 Redux launched in summer 2025, aiming to fund the project and engage the community.
• Enhanced Visuals: The game will feature high-res textures and dynamic lighting, improving visual fidelity with enhanced billboards and puddles across Paradise.
• New Gameplay Elements: Players can expect zero load streaming world, allowing uninterrupted sprinting across the game environment. The Reforged Arsenal will introduce weighty ballistics and ragdoll dismemberment for a more immersive combat experience.
  • Destructible Interiors: Interiors will be fully propped and breakable, filled with physics-enabled objects to enhance interaction.
• New Missions and Characters: A new mission titled Super-Fun Pigeon Hunter will be added if community goals are met, alongside updates to Mike J, who will receive new moves and a modernized look.
• AI Improvements: The smarter, freer crowds feature will enhance the pathfinding for civilians and cops, leading to more dynamic and chaotic in-game events.

Tracked sources for POSTAL 2 were limited between 2023-11-02 and 2024-11-02, with only 1 verified change captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on POSTAL: Brain Damaged Released on Nintendo Switch and sits between POSTAL 2 Pinball Table Pack Released on 2023-05-27 (new_content) and Announcement of POSTAL 2 REDUX on 2025-06-15 (new_content), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2024-02-02 - POSTAL: Brain Damaged Released on Nintendo Switch: POSTAL: Brain Damaged is now available for purchase and play on the Nintendo Switch..
• 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 2 Pinball Table Pack Released on 2023-05-27 (new_content).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Announcement of POSTAL 2 REDUX on 2025-06-15 (new_content).

Year 11 brought significant updates to POSTAL 2, highlighted by the launch of the Two Weeks In Paradise game mode on April 19, 2023, alongside the introduction of Classic Mode, which allows players to experience the game as it was in 2003 with modern quality of life improvements. Other notable additions included the Flipping the Bird feature and the Cat Launcher as a new cheat-only weapon.

• New Game Modes:
  • Two Weeks In Paradise: A new game mode from Paradise Lost added.
  • Classic Mode: A nostalgic mode that mirrors the original 2003 experience with enhancements.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Sawn-Off Shotgun Dual-Wielding: This weapon was reworked to allow dual-wielding and dismember zombies.
  • NPC Weapon Variety: NPCs now utilize a broader range of weapons during gameplay.
  • New 'Ludicrous' Difficulty: A challenging new difficulty setting introduced.

• Steam Deck Compatibility:
  • Steam Deck Verification: The game received full verification for the Steam Deck via its native Linux client.
  • Button Prompts Update: Steam Deck button prompts now display correctly styled glyphs instead of Xbox controller prompts.
  • Custom 'How to Play' Screen: A tailored screen for Steam Deck users was created.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • Expanded Crosshair Customization: Players gained more options for customizing their crosshairs.
  • New Weapon Selector and Inventory Menu Design: Updated default design with an option to revert to the old layout.
  • Quit to Desktop Option Added: A new feature for easier game closure.

POSTAL: Brain Damaged launched on June 10, 2022, marking a significant expansion of the POSTAL universe. This new title introduced a hand-crafted world filled with surprises and a variety of insane guns and freaky enemies. Players experienced fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of classic shooters while following an all-original storyline that deepened the POSTAL-VERSE continuity.

• Major DLC: POSTAL: Brain Damaged released on Steam, available at a 15% discount until June 16, 2022.
• New World: POSTAL: Brain Damaged featured an all-new, hand-crafted world full of surprises.
• Unique Enemies and Weapons: The game offered a variety of insane guns to combat some of the freakiest enemies yet seen in the series.
• Gameplay Mechanics: Players enjoyed fast-paced gameplay with quake-like movement and outrageous level design.
• Iconic Voice Return: Corey Cruise returned as the POSTAL DUDE, alongside guest appearances from other fan-favorite voices.
• Trademark Humor: The game retained the POSTAL series' signature dark, crude humor and glorification of fantasy violence.
• Twisted Environments: Players traversed rich, twisted, and ever-changing environments reflective of POSTAL DUDE’s deranged mind.

POSTAL: Brain Damaged Demo launched on October 1, 2021, allowing players to experience a taste of the action-packed gameplay during the Steam Next Fest. This period also saw important bug fixes aimed at improving the overall experience for players.

POSTAL Redux launched on October 16, 2020, bringing a high definition remake of the original game to Nintendo Switch. This version included modernized gameplay and faithfully recreated visuals, remastered music, sounds, and dialog, enhancing the overall experience for players.

• New Content: POSTAL Redux featured revamped gameplay elements aimed at improving player enjoyment.

The July 18, 2018 update introduced significant gameplay adjustments and bug fixes to POSTAL 2, enhancing player experience across various levels. Notable changes included the addition of checkpoint saves in the Compound level of Paradise Lost and localized subtitles and voice overs for multiple languages.

• Gameplay Adjustments:
  • Added checkpoint save to the Compound level in Paradise Lost.
  • Adjusted Greenbelt2 telemarketer position in Greenbelt1 to prevent players from escaping the map.
  • Adjusted Survivalist spawns in the Forest level.

• Localization Enhancements:
  • Added English, Chinese, and Portuguese subtitles for Paradise Lost.
  • Localized the game into Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese for interface and subtitles.
  • Added English, Polish, and Russian subtitles for Linux and Mac, previously only available on Windows.

• Audio Tweaks:
  • Reduced volume of cutscene explosions in the Napalm Factory.
  • Fixed music playing too loudly in the Compound level.

• Performance Options:
  • Added in-game video options to switch between DirectX and OpenGL for Windows users.

Tracked sources for POSTAL 2 were limited between 2016-11-02 and 2017-11-02, 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 Gameplay Fix for Uncle Dave's Errand on 2016-10-28 (bug_fix) and Localized game into Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese on 2018-07-18 (localization), 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.; 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 Gameplay Fix for Uncle Dave's Errand on 2016-10-28 (bug_fix).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Localized game into Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese on 2018-07-18 (localization).

POSTAL Redux launched on May 21, 2016, marking a significant addition to the franchise as a remake of the original POSTAL game, featuring new game modes and mechanics. This update also introduced the Rampage game mode, adding fresh gameplay experiences for players. Additionally, the annual Halloween event was celebrated, bringing seasonal festivities to the game.

• New Content: A total of 12 new items were introduced.
  • POSTAL Redux: A complete remake of the original POSTAL game, released on May 21, 2016.
  • Rampage mode: A new gameplay mode added on May 21, 2016.
  • Postal Dude Commentary: New commentary for newspapers in Paradise Lost was added.
  • Vince Desi Dialog: Vince Desi received new dialog as a fully voiced bystander.
  • Expanded Dialog for Black and Gay Males: Additional dialog was added for these characters.

• Future DLC: Plans for a free DLC featuring co-op gameplay and additional maps were announced on May 21, 2016.

• Visual Improvements: The visual quality of monkeys in the Animal Control Center was enhanced on October 28, 2016.

• Gameplay Fixes: Numerous bug fixes were implemented, including:
  • A fix for the gameplay issue where Uncle Dave could be killed by someone other than the player, allowing for a pacifist run.
  • Fixes for rendering issues and missing bystanders across various scenes.

• UI/UX Updates: The 'How to Play' screen was updated with gamepad controls, and non-functional checkboxes were removed from the performance menu.

POSTAL 2: Paradise Lost launched on April 17, 2015, introducing a significant expansion with new gameplay features, characters, and weapons. This expansion was accompanied by a Steamworks update for Mac on October 9, 2015, which included Workshop support and controller compatibility.

• Major Expansion: Paradise Lost DLC released on April 17, 2015, featuring a free roam experience over five days with multiple errands.
• Steamworks Update: The October 9, 2015 update for Mac added Steam Workshop support, allowing users to share and download custom content.
• New Content: Paradise Lost introduced new characters, weapons, and power-ups, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • New gameplay features included a full-fledged free roam experience.
  • Original voice of the Dude returned in Paradise Lost, adding nostalgia for longtime fans.
• Gameplay Improvements: The update streamlined the final cutscene and boss fight in the game, enhancing the story's pacing.
• Enhanced Inventory Management: An improved inventory system was implemented, allowing players to access their inventory more conveniently.
• Fixed Bugs: Numerous bugs were addressed, including a crash issue in fullscreen mode on Windows 10 and various gameplay bugs in Paradise Lost.

Steam Workshop Support launched on May 2, 2014, allowing players to create and share their own content using the POSTed Development Kit, marking a significant enhancement for the community. This update included user-generated content access, enabling players to download mods and expansion packs directly from the Workshop. Additionally, a new Easter area linked to the Forest map was added on April 20, 2014, enhancing the game's exploration possibilities.

• Steam Workshop Implementation: Full integration of Steam Workshop allowed players to design and upload items.
  • User-Generated Content Access: Players could browse and download user-created content, including mods and new features.
• New Areas: A new Easter area was introduced, featuring Easter Eggs and mythological creatures.
• New Features: A Stats Clipboard item was added, enabling players to track their game statistics at any time.
• Seasonal Events: Halloween Nighttime Maps allowed players to experience nighttime versions of the single-player maps during the Halloween season.
• Balance Changes: The zombie kill requirement in Vince's House was reduced, making gameplay more accessible during that segment.

A Week in Paradise (AWP) Integration launched on September 16, 2013, unifying POSTAL 2 and its add-on, Apocalypses Weekend, into a single game with a new play option. This major content drop also introduced new weapons from the Eternal Damnation Mod, including the Chainsaw, Flamethrower, Baseball Bat, and Knuckle Dusters.

• Video Options Improvements: The update added V-Sync, a Widescreen Stretch toggle, and FOV options, while fixing widescreen stretching issues.
• Achievements System: Around 70 achievements were added, available for both Steam and non-Steam versions of the game.