Postal 2 Redux Funded, Confirmed for Q1 2027 Launch on PC, PS4, PS5, and VR
Once-controversial cult classic Postal 2 is returning, with original developer Running With Scissors, Flat2VR, Team Beef, and Impact Reality confirming Postal 2 Redux, a complete rebuild of the 2003 first-person shooter in Unity 6. Following a successful Kickstarter that saw it get funded in one day, Redux will be released in Q1 2027 for PC, PS4, PS5, and VR platforms.
Original developer Running With Scissors, Flat2VR, Team Beef, and Impact Reality have announced that they are bringing back the once-controversial cult classic Postal 2, now titled Postal 2 Redux. This complete rebuild of the 2003 first-person shooter will be developed using Unity 6 and is set to launch in Q1 2027 across PC, PS4, PS5, and VR platforms. The Kickstarter campaign that funded the project was a success, reaching its goal in just one day.
Set in the fictional town of Paradise, Arizona, players will once again encounter the Postal Dude, an everyman protagonist who simply wants to get his errands done and navigate through his day. However, as usual, things take an unexpected turn, and the Postal Dude ends up involved in various chaotic situations.
Impact Reality CEO and co-founder Jasmine Uniza explained that Postal 2 Redux is fundamentally a sandbox game: players have the freedom to decide how each day progresses, transforming the protagonist from a mild-mannered individual to someone causing mayhem. Players can experience a unique experience each time they play, as the world is reactive and no two playthroughs are the same.
The return of Champ, the series' beloved canine companion and longtime fan favorite, adds a new dimension to the game. Champ can now be interacted with in various ways, including petting, bringing along on missions, and even weaponizing him.
Technical improvements accompanying the transition to Unity 6 include upgraded textures, lighting, materials, and shaders. Level streaming has also been enhanced, making it smoother to traverse the town of Paradise. NPCs have been overhauled for better intelligence and reactions to both the player and the world around them. Combat has been rebalanced, and a new physics system has been implemented.
Although the original Postal 2 received a moderate rating of 5.5 out of 10 from IGN in 2003, players can look forward to seeing how the Redux version performs in 2027. IGN's executive editor of previews, Ryan McCaffrey, will be providing his thoughts on the game's release.
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