Running With Scissors Cancels Postal: Bullet Paradise Within A Day

Insider Gaming
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:39:58 +0000

Running With Scissors has canceled Postal: Bullet Paradise just 24 hours after its announcement due to overwhelmingly negative fan feedback, particularly concerns over AI-generated assets. Founder Vince Desi stated that the decision was made to protect the brand's reputation and trust with the community. The studio is currently focused on Postal 2 Redux, a remake funded through Kickstarter, which raised $638,574.

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