Summary
- Postal 2 VR was announced for modern VR platforms with revamped gameplay.
- Postal 2 VR retains the original game's controversial content in virtual reality.
- It features new VR mechanics like gestures, NPC reactions, and an updated inventory system.
Postal 2 VR has been announced for modern virtual reality platforms, though a release date has not been revealed yet. The infamous Postal 2 was originally released in the early 2000s but received backlash because of its violent content.
The Postal video game series launched its first title in 1997 as a third-person shooter filled with dark humor, and the saga continued launching more entries until 2022 with Postal: Brain Damaged. Out of all Postal games, however, Postal 2 is arguably the most memorable. Released in 2003 by the series creator Running with Scissors, Postal 2 is a first-person open-world shooter that is now considered a cult classic even though it was highly criticized back in the day. Players might remember the backlash that Postal 2 received because of its level of violence and portrayal of stereotypes. Now, the game is not only making a comeback but it is getting revamped for virtual reality headsets.
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Beef Studios has teamed up with Running with Scissors and Flat2VR Studios to make Postal 2 VR a reality. As confirmed by developers, Postal 2 VR will land on PS VR2, Meta Quest 2 and 3, and Steam VR. Fans can already add the game to their Steam Wishlist, but no release date has been confirmed yet. As seen in Postal 2 VR's announcement trailer, players will once again step into the shoes of the Postal Dude, who has a week's worth of chores to complete in the town of Paradise, Arizona. It is up to players whether they check off their to-do lists peacefully or wreak havoc around town. "The game has been completely rebuilt for VR with manual reloading, dual-wielding, and physics-driven melee combat, an overhauled inventory and UI, and more," said Flat2VR's marketing and PR specialist Wes Dillon. "Chaotic, offensive, and endlessly entertaining, Postal 2 VR is an unhinged VR playground like no other." While the jump to VR is a big step for the Postal franchise, the original Postal 2 never disappeared from fans' radars. In 2023, Postal 2 received an important update for its twentieth anniversary, showing the developers' commitment to the game.
Postal 2 VR Announced for PS VR2, Steam VR, and Meta Quest
Postal 2 VR Key Features
- Open World Sandbox Gameplay.
- Insane Arsenal of Weapons.
- Over-the-Top Gore & Physics.
- Bizarre and Memorable Characters.
- VR Weapon System - The budget went into making all the weapons feel fun in VR. Witness the Future!
- Gestures / NPC Reactions - Tell the citizens of Paradise how you really feel. Wave, flick them off and mess with them, no longer limited by your imagination!
- Overhauled VR Inventory System - Organize your stuff virtually.
- New VR Minimap + In game compass system.
The first Postal 2 is already one of the most controversial open-world games in history, so a VR port can only draw even more attention. Like in the original title, Postal 2 VR will let players perform actions, like setting buildings on fire, using cats as gun silencers, and even meeting with the late Gary Coleman, though not in a friendly way. Flat2VR shared some of the features that this VR version is adding, including the use of hand gestures that get real-time reactions from NPCs and a new VR inventory system.
With the announcement of Postal 2 VR, the infamous Postal franchise joins the VR gunplay genre, but only time will tell if the game meets players' expectations. While fans wait for an official release date, they can play the 2003 Postal 2 on PC via Steam.
- Released
- April 13, 2003
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Running with Scissors
- Publisher(s)
- Running with Scissors
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Blast, chop and piss your way through a freakshow of American caricatures in this darkly humorous first-person adventure. Meet Krotchy: the toy mascot gone bad, visit your Uncle Dave at his besieged religious cult compound and battle sewer-dwelling Taliban when you least expect them! Endure the sphincter-clenching challenge of cannibal rednecks, corrupt cops and berserker elephants.
Accompanied by Champ, the Dude's semi-loyal pitbull, battle your way through open environments populated with amazingly unpredictable AI. Utilize an arsenal of weapons ranging from a humble shovel to a uniquely hilarious rocket launcher.
Collect a pack of attack dogs! Use cats as silencers! Piss and pour gasoline on anything and everyone! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!
Aggressive vs. Passive: POSTAL 2 is only as violent as you are.
One large non-linear world.
Explore the world and accomplish your errands at your own pace.
Interact with Non-Player Characters
Survival Mode: If you choose to play as a pacifist, you will still have to deal with the NPC's who may also go POSTAL!
Based on the Unreal Editor: Easy to use and very powerful, with many mods already available from the community.
The developers describe the content like this: POSTAL 2 contains Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Mature Humor, Sexual Themes, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol.
- Multiplayer
- Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Postal
- Genre(s)
- FPS, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PC
- How Long To Beat
- 8 Hours
