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Postal
Postal	1997
Postal²	2003
Postal III	2011
Postal Redux	2016
Postal 4: No Regerts	2022
Postal: Brain Damaged	2022
Poostall Royale	2023

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Postal² is a singleplayer and multiplayer FPS game in the Postal series developed by Running With Scissors and published by Whiptail Interactive.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Some copies use SafeDisc 3 DRM^{[Note 1]}, some use StarForce 3 DRM^{[Note 2]} (primarily Russian copies), some use SecuROM 4 DRM, and others use simple disc checks.
Developer website		Paradise Lost also available.
GOG.com		Paradise Lost also available.
Green Man Gaming		Paradise Lost Bundle also available.
GamersGate		Paradise Lost also available.
		Paradise Lost also available.
Humble Store		Paradise Lost also available.
Steam		Paradise Lost also available. Can be played without Steam if launched directly through `Postal2.exe` and `ParadiseLost.exe` (Paradise Lost expansion). Not available in Germany.
ZOOM Platform		Fudge Pack Plus. Your Mom's Box Set also available. Includes anniversary update 5100, with version 5025 as a separate setting in the installer.
Developer website (unavailable)		20th Anniversary Collectors Edition.

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Version differences

Share the Pain is an updated version of the game that includes various bug fixes, two new areas, multiplayer mode and POSTed (SDK/level editor).^[13]^[14]
Digital versions have the standalone multiplayer-only movie tie-in version, but they can be downgraded.^[15]^[16]

The Fudge Pack and Postal X: 10th Anniversary edition are compilation packs that include Postal Plus and Postal 2: Share the Pain along with the "Apocalypse Weekend" expansion and feature the mods A Week in Paradise, Eternal Damnation and A Very Postal Christmas with some slight version differences.^[17]^[18]^[19] The Polish release also had the mods translated.

Postal 2 Complete features huge amount of bug fixes, many additional options and extra content. Updated digital versions are simply named POSTAL 2.^[20]^[21] It should be noted that this version includes "A Week in Paradise" mod but some content altered/missing for unknown reasons, though it can be restored.

Postal 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition is a compilation pack that includes Postal Plus, Postal 2 Complete, Postal 2: Paradise Lost, Postal III and Postal Redux.

The Zoom Platform exclusive Your Mom's Box Set edition includes Postal Plus, Postal 2 (patches 5025 and 5100), Postal 2: Share the Pain (Patch 1409 build and multiplayer-only movie tie-in version), Postal 2: Paradise Lost DLC, Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, A Very Postal Christmas, Eternal Damnation, Штопор ЖжОт! (Corkscrew Rules) and From Russia With Love (a Japanese version of Штопор ЖжОт! featuring an English dub by the original voice actors).

Demos

Singleplayer demo: Archive.org, ModDB
Multiplayer demo: AusGamers, ModDB

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Apocalypse Weekend	Included in Postal 2 Complete.
Corkscrew Rules (Штопор ЖжОт!)	Russian licensed add-on.^[22] Freeware, available here, Steam conversion here.
Paradise Lost	Available only for digital releases.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1337
Patch 1409 (Share the Pain)
Patch 1409X A semi-official patch that adds additional multiplayer modes and fixes bugs. Note that it's only needed for server side play.^[23]
Patch 1411 (Apocalypse Weekend)

Digital releases include newer patches than these.

Patch notes up to version 5025 can be found here.

A Week in Paradise

Combines Postal 2 and Apocalypse Weekend into one game.

Allows for getting back the weapons found in the base game in Apocalypse weekend, as well as adding some new ones to the game.

A Week In Paradise: Classic

An up to date port of A Week In Paradise for digital versions.

Bug fixes for issues found in the AWP.

May be incompatible with version 5100 due to the native inclusion of xPatch 3.0 into the game. Revert the game version to 5025/5024 and install xPatch 2.0 from ModDB.

Currently in beta.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\System\^{[Note 3]}
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/System
Linux	$HOME/.lgp/postal2/System

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	<path-to-game>\Save\^{[Note 3]}
macOS (OS X)	$HOME/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/Save
Linux	$HOME/.lgp/postal2/Save

This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Saves are cross platform, but for intra-platform Steam sync to occur, files must be manually moved between operating systems. Inter-platform Steam sync is not available.^[24]

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy		200 MB available.
Steam Cloud		Approx. 477 MB available. Does not sync between Windows and Linux. Cloud saves do not work on MacOS.

Video

In-game video settings.

In-game advanced video settings.

In-game general video settings (Share the Pain).

In-game advanced video settings (Share the Pain).

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1412 update. May require fix for other versions, see Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)	80-110°. Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1412 update. For other versions & Share the Pain, see Field of view (FOV).
Windowed	Select in-game or toggle with `Alt`+`↵ Enter`
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1417 update.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	Up to 16x. Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1412 update. For other versions & Share the Pain, see Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling	See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)	See Vertical sync (Vsync).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Widescreen resolution

Use the Widescreen Fix (Share The Pain)^[25]

Download the widescreen fix.
Extract the folder system to <path-to-game>.

Makes the HUD display properly in widescreen.

Adds widescreen resolutions to the menu.

Adjusts the weapon viewmodels correctly according to the resolution.

To make the game Hor+ set the field of view (FOV) according to the given values.

Field of view (FOV)

Open the console (`~`) and use `FOV` followed by the desired value^[26]

Modify `User.ini`^[27]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open the `User.ini` file with Notepad or other text editor. Change the values of `DesiredFOV` and `DefaultFOV` to the desired value. Save the changes.

Hor+ field of view (FOV) values

Aspect ratio or resolution	Field of view (FOV) value
16:9	101.4
16:10	95.43
2560x1080	116.91
1366x768	101.43
1360x768	101.18

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Modify `Postal2.ini`^[26]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open the `Postal2.ini` file with Notepad or other text editor. Change the value of `LevelOfAnisotropy` to: `2`, `4`, `8` or `16` to enable anisotropic filtering (AF) `1` to disable anisotropic filtering (AF) Save the changes.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Modify Postal2.ini^[26]

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open the Postal2.ini file with Notepad or other text editor.
Change the value of UseVSync to:
- False to disable vertical sync (Vsync)
- True to enable vertical sync (Vsync)
And/Or Change the value of OverrideDesktopRefreshRate to:
- False to disable overriding Refresh Rate
- True to enable overriding Refresh Rate
Save the changes.

For Paradise Lost, open ParadiseLost.ini

Input

In-game key map settings.

In-game mouse settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping		Some keys are not displayed in the menu: `B` (text chat), `V` (team chat), `L` (toggles hints), `F9` (takes screenshots); `H`, `Y` and `J` (various gestures in multiplayer).
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support		For 360 style controllers, try the following layout
Full controller support		Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1417 update.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Steam Input
Steam Input API support		Official Steam Controller bindings only.
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

In-game audio settings.

In-game audio settings (Share the Pain).

In-game audio settings (Paradise Lost).

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Music volume, sound volume
Surround sound		Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL.^[28]
Subtitles		Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 5022 update.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support		EAX 3.0.
Royalty free audio

DefOpenAL32.dll works as DirectSound3D driver which can be used with DSOAL to restore EAX.

Using Creative ALchemy or DSOAL will cause some voices to play at a much higher pitch.

Postal 2 has poor hardware-accelerated audio support and will often crash on real Sound Blaster hardware. DSOAL seems to work fine.^{[citation needed]}

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Hungarian				Retail only, Apocalypse Weekend wasn't localized. Dub for digital release here.
Hungarian				Fan translation for the base game here and for Apocalypse Weekend here.
Japanese				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Polish				Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Polish				Fan translation for Paradise Lost, download.
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation by 'Niccbilac', download
Russian				Official localization by «Akella».
Russian				Fan translation for Paradise Lost by CatBug TV, download.
Spanish
Turkish

Network

In-game network settings.

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		16	Versus
Online play		16	Versus Native support in Postal 2 Complete. For other versions, see Online play.

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)^[29]
UDP	7777-7779

This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

Online play for older versions

Modify `Postal2.ini`^[30]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open the `Postal2.ini` file with Notepad or other text editor. Replace all instances of `master.gamespy.com` with `master.333networks.com` Save the changes.

Co-op

Not officially supported.

This requires the Share the Pain expansion.

Copy singleplayer maps to Share the Pain^[31]

Copy singleplayer maps from <path-to-game>\Maps to <path-to-game>\ShareThePain\Maps.
Rename them to contain the prefix MPDGT-.
Host a multiplayer server with the selected maps.

Not all maps function correctly without editing.

Use Nicks Coop mod (Windows only)
Currently incompatible with the 5100 Update. An update for the mod is being worked on with Nick & Man Chrzan^[32].

Issues fixed

Black-red screen in fullscreen mode

Set Brightness, Contrast and Gamma to 10 and then back to the desired values^[33]

Low performance on modern PC

Modify `Postal2.ini`^[34]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open the `Postal2.ini` file with Notepad or other text editor. Change the value of `ReduceMouseLag` to `False` Save the changes.

Change the number of prerendered frames^[35]
Go to the Nvidia Control Panel. Set the maximum number of prerendered frames to 1.

Game won't use laptop's GPU

Switch to OpenGL renderer^[36]

Use dgVoodoo 2

Follow the instructions for DirectX 2-8 here.

Compatible with fullscreen D3D rendering, will utilize Nvidia/AMD GPU.

General protection fault (Share the Pain)

Change performance settings^[37]^[38]
Turn off limb and head fix (Dismemberment Physics). Reduce Corpse population to 0 or reduce Ragdolls to 5 or below.

Postal 2 and Paradise Lost crashes randomly

Switch to OpenGL renderer^[39]

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	8.1
OpenGL	1.2

Executable	PPC	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)				This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work* on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.*
Linux

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Audio	OpenAL
Multiplayer	GameSpy	Service is now defunct. See Online play for older versions.

Console commands

Open the console (~) and use one of the following commands.

Command	Description
FOV	Sets the field of view (number).
BEHINDVIEW	Switches between first and third-person perspective (0-1).^[40]

Mods

AWP Mod

An addon for the A Week in Paradise mod.

Restores content from AW7, an older version of the mod.

Adds new game mode, cheats, option window, weapons and various bug fixes.

xMod

A modern equivalent to AWP Mod.

A modifier version of this mod which includes less content can be found here.

Штопор ЖжОт!

A licensed stand-alone conversion of the game, developed by Avalon Style Entertainment and published by Akella for the Russian market.

Also known, as "Corkscrew Rules/Rocks!" or "From Russia with Love" for the Japanese release.

While the game also have English translation is known to be of very poor quality, in terms of acting and translation.

The mod is confirmed to be incompatible with the 5100 update. Until then, use this patch.^[41]

Eternal Damnation Steam Port

This version is based on unfinished 2009 v8.0 of Eternal Damnation by Resurrection Studios. It also contains xPatch related QoL features and bug fixes and was made specifically for the latest version of the game.

It's recommended that you install the patch before starting a new game.

Also available as a Steam Workshop download

Eternal Damnation (Original)

It's recommended to install the patch before starting a new game.

The mod is prone to crashing, see general protection error.

A Very Postal Christmas

A map for the original version is available here.

The modern conversion has a map, errands and fast travel, but it cut a lot of things, like the new weapons, and has more bugs.

Haven’t been ported to the latest, modern version of Postal 2.

Happy Night

Christmas stand-alone expansion made by Revival Studios.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum^[42]^[43]	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98, 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium III 733 MHz AMD Athlon 733 MHz	Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
System memory (RAM)	128 MB	384 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1.2 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible	Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM
Other	8x CD-ROM drive	16x CD-ROM drive

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum^[44]	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	10.2.8
Processor (CPU)	PowerPC G3 700 MHz	PowerPC G4 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	256 MB	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	2 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 32 MB of VRAM	Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB of VRAM

Linux
	Minimum^[45]
Operating system (OS)	Linux kernel 2.2
Processor (CPU)	Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	1.4 GB
Video card (GPU)	64 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device)	Open Sound System compatible
Other	8x CD-ROM drive

Notes

↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[7] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.^[8]
↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

↑ "POSTAL 2: Share The Pain" to Ship In Europe (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
↑ Running With Scissors licenses Russian publishing rights to Akella | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20
↑ Legacy:Postal 2 - Unreal Wiki (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-07-19
↑ Controversial Game "POSTAL 2" is #1 at Retail | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-12
"POSTAL 2 shipped to retail stores across North America on Monday April 14th."
↑ POSTAL 2 Shares The Pain on Mac (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-12
↑ Fri, February 4 2005 - last accessed on 2023-10-12
↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
↑ Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Share The Pain - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Postal Wiki - POSTed - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-07-17
At least on steam and GOG, not sure about ZOOM platform, but it's probably the same.
↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8 on 2018-01-02
↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-10-09
Eternal Damnation is a newer version, but has simpler levels and while fixing some bugs also added some new ones, and A Very Postal Christmas is the first version which was basically a map pack, also all copyrighted content was removed.
↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D on 2018-01-02
↑ Postal Wiki - Fudge Pack - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam News - Upcoming New DLC/Patch - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2 Complete - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Штопор ЖжОт!
↑ Postal Wiki - 1409X Multiplayer patch - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by 1.123.157.15 on 2015-11-08
↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-06-21
↑ ^26.0 ^26.1 ^26.2 Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2016-02-02
↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-06-22
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-10-17
↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85 on 2018-01-09
↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play Postal 2 Coop] - last accessed on 2022-11-30
↑ [1]Man Chrzan, answer
↑ Steam Community Discussions - Black - red screen when I try to play with full screen - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community Discussions - Speed issues resolved for Dual Core CPU - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by 91.122.160.133 on 2013-09-09
↑ Why does my game keep crashing? Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Steam Community Discussions - awp crash general fault error how i fix it ?? - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Resurrection-Studios - Postal 2 AWP random Crash/Freeze - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Why does my game keep crashing? Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Verified by User:2600:8801:2180:2E17:70FC:F0E1:34D8:9884 on 2018-01-08
Note however that there are some glitches in the third-person pistol animation when sprinting and the HUD is not displayed in third-person perspective.
↑ Chrzan, answer - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Postal 2 (Windows) back cover - last accessed on 2023-10-19
↑ POSTAL 2: Share The Pain Hybrid CD-Rom (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19
↑ POSTAL 2: Share The Pain for MAC (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19
↑ POSTAL 2: Share The Pain for LINUX (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19

[9] SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10^[7] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.^[8]

[14] This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.

[gamedir-26] 3.0 ^3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

[1] "POSTAL 2: Share The Pain" to Ship In Europe (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20

[2] Running With Scissors licenses Russian publishing rights to Akella | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-20

[3] Legacy:Postal 2 - Unreal Wiki (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-07-19

[4] Controversial Game "POSTAL 2" is #1 at Retail | Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-12
"POSTAL 2 shipped to retail stores across North America on Monday April 14th."

[5] POSTAL 2 Shares The Pain on Mac (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-12

[6] Fri, February 4 2005 - last accessed on 2023-10-12

[7] Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16

[8] Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16

[StarForce_Windows_Vista-10] Windows Vista support - StarForce Support

[StarForce_Windows_7-11] Windows 7 support - StarForce Support

[StarForce_Windows_8.1-12] Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support

[StarForce_Windows_10-13] Windows 10 support - StarForce Support

[15] Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Share The Pain - last accessed on May 2023

[16] Postal Wiki - POSTed - last accessed on May 2023

[17] Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-07-17
At least on steam and GOG, not sure about ZOOM platform, but it's probably the same.

[2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8-18] Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8 on 2018-01-02

[19] Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-10-09
Eternal Damnation is a newer version, but has simpler levels and while fixing some bugs also added some new ones, and A Very Postal Christmas is the first version which was basically a map pack, also all copyrighted content was removed.

[2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D-20] Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D on 2018-01-02

[21] Postal Wiki - Fudge Pack - last accessed on May 2023

[22] Steam News - Upcoming New DLC/Patch - last accessed on May 2023

[23] Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2 Complete - last accessed on May 2023

[24] Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Штопор ЖжОт!

[25] Postal Wiki - 1409X Multiplayer patch - last accessed on May 2023

[1.123.157.15-27] Verified by 1.123.157.15 on 2015-11-08

[28] Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-06-21

[Suicide_machine-29] 26.0 ^26.1 ^26.2 Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2016-02-02

[30] Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2022-06-22

[31] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[Aemony-32] Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-10-17

[2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85-33] Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85 on 2018-01-09

[34] Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play Postal 2 Coop] - last accessed on 2022-11-30

[35] [1]Man Chrzan, answer

[36] Steam Community Discussions - Black - red screen when I try to play with full screen - last accessed on May 2023

[37] Steam Community Discussions - Speed issues resolved for Dual Core CPU - last accessed on May 2023

[91.122.160.133-38] Verified by 91.122.160.133 on 2013-09-09

[39] Why does my game keep crashing? Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

[40] Steam Community Discussions - awp crash general fault error how i fix it ?? - last accessed on May 2023

[41] Resurrection-Studios - Postal 2 AWP random Crash/Freeze - last accessed on May 2023

[42] Why does my game keep crashing? Reddit - last accessed on May 2023

[43] Verified by User:2600:8801:2180:2E17:70FC:F0E1:34D8:9884 on 2018-01-08
Note however that there are some glitches in the third-person pistol animation when sprinting and the HUD is not displayed in third-person perspective.

[44] Chrzan, answer - last accessed on May 2023

[45] Postal 2 (Windows) back cover - last accessed on 2023-10-19

[46] POSTAL 2: Share The Pain Hybrid CD-Rom (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19

[47] POSTAL 2: Share The Pain for MAC (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19

[48] POSTAL 2: Share The Pain for LINUX (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-10-19

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Developers

	Running With Scissors
macOS (OS X)	Ryan C. Gordon
Linux	Ryan C. Gordon
Publishers
	Whiptail Interactive
Europe	Hell-tech^[1]
Russia	Akella^[2]
Apocalypse Weekend	Tri Synergy
Linux	Linux Game Publishing
Engines
	Unreal Engine 2
UnrealScript	Unreal Engine 1^[3]
Release dates
Windows	April 14, 2003^[4]
macOS (OS X)	December 9, 2004^[5]
Linux	February 4, 2005^[6]
Reception
Metacritic	50
IGDB	59
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	First-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Action, FPS
Art styles	Cartoon
Themes	Comedy, North America
Series	Postal

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-|cover        = Postal 2 cover.png
+|title        = Postal²
+|cover        = Postal 2 cover.jpg
 |developers   =
 {{Infobox game/row/developer|Running With Scissors}}
-{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Ryan C. Gordon}}
+{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|OS X}}
-{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Ryan C. Gordon}}
+{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}}
 |publishers   =
-{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Whiptail Interactive|Retail}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Whiptail Interactive}}
-{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Running With Scissors|Steam}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hell-tech|Europe|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013224523/http://gopostal.com/pr/postal2-europe.php|title="POSTAL 2: Share The Pain" to Ship In Europe (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref>}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127213506/http://runningwithscissors.com/akella-teams-up-with-running-with-scissors|title=Running With Scissors licenses Russian publishing rights to Akella <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-20}}</ref>}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tri Synergy|Apocalypse Weekend}}
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Linux Game Publishing|Linux}}
 |engines      =
 {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}}
-{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 1|UnrealScript components|ref=<ref>https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Postal_2</ref>}}
+{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 1|UnrealScript|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812202502/https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Postal_2|title=Legacy:Postal 2 - Unreal Wiki (retrieved)|date=2023-07-19}}</ref>}}
 |release dates=
-{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 13, 2003}}
+{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 14, 2003|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127214821/http://runningwithscissors.com/postal-2-number-1-at-retail|title=Controversial Game "POSTAL 2" is #1 at Retail <nowiki>|</nowiki> Running With Scissors Official Website (retrieved)|date=2023-10-12|snippet=POSTAL 2 shipped to retail stores across North America on Monday April 14th.}}</ref>}}
-{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 15, 2005}}
+{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 9, 2004|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122073626/http://www.gopostal.com/pr/postal2stp-MAC.php|title=POSTAL 2 Shares The Pain on Mac (retrieved)|date=2023-10-12}}</ref>}}
-{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 15, 2005}}
+{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 4, 2005|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.linuxgamepublishing.com/oldnews.php#1107542605|title=Fri, February 4 2005|date=2023-10-12}}</ref>}}
+|reception    =
+{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|postal-2|50}}
+{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|postal-2|59}}
+|taxonomy     =
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Comedy, North America }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Postal }}
 |steam appid  = 223470
-|gogcom page  = postal_2_complete
+|steam appid side = 298860,360960,1986830
+|gogcom id    = 1207658755
+|gogcom id side= 1432813160
+|official site= https://runningwithscissors.com/games/postal2/
+|hltb         = 7240
+|lutris       = postal-2
+|mobygames    = 8952
 |strategywiki = Postal 2
 |wikipedia    = Postal 2
 |winehq       = 3944
+|license      = commercial
+}}
+{{Introduction
+|introduction      = '''''Postal²''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:FPS}} game in the ''[[Series:Postal|Postal]]'' series developed by [[Company:Running With Scissors|Running With Scissors]] and published by [[Company:Whiptail Interactive|Whiptail Interactive]].
+|release history   =
+|current state     =
 }}
-{{Series|Postal}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/Postal_Wiki Postal Wiki]
 {{GOG.com links|1207658755|postal_series|for game series}}
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://en.postalsite.info/news.php postalsite.info] - Fairly active community hub (downloads, forums, etc.)
-{{mm}} [http://www.resurrection-studios.net/smf/index.php Resurrection Studios.net] - Modding site for the game.
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc check | Some copies use {{DRM|SafeDisc|3}}, some use {{DRM|StarForce|3}} (primarily Russian copies), some use {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}, and others use simple disc checks. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-{{Availability/row| GOG.com | postal_2_complete | DRM-free | Still stuck with the older Share the Pain version (POSTAL 2 Complete and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/360960/POSTAL_2_Paradise_Lost/ Paradise Lost expansion] are not for sale on GOG.com). |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| Developer | https://runningwithscissors.com/product/postal-2-steam-key/ | Steam | [https://runningwithscissors.com/product/postal-2-paradise-lost-steam-key/ Paradise Lost] also available. |  | Windows, OS X }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | postal-ii-complete | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | postal_2 | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|postal_2_paradise_lost|Paradise Lost}} also available.|  | Windows, OS X }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | postal-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | postal-2 | Steam | {{Store link|GMG|postal-2-paradise-lost-bundle|Paradise Lost Bundle}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 223470 | Steam | Can be played without Steam if launched directly through <code>Postal2.exe</code> and <code>ParadiseLost.exe</code> (Paradise Lost expansion). |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| GamersGate | postal-2 | Steam |  {{Store link|GamersGate|postal-2-paradise-lost|Paradise Lost}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 5823-1 | Steam | {{Store link|Gamesplanet|5823-2|Paradise Lost}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | postal-2 | Steam | {{Store link|Humble|postal-2-paradise-lost|Paradise Lost}} also available. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 223470 | DRM-free | {{Store link|Steam|360960|Paradise Lost}} also available.<br>Can be played without Steam if launched directly through {{file|Postal2.exe}} and {{file|ParadiseLost.exe}} (Paradise Lost expansion).<br>Not available in Germany. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Zoom | postal-2-fudge-pack | DRM-free | Fudge Pack Plus. {{store link|Zoom Platform|postal-2-your-moms-boxset|Your Mom's Box Set}} also available.<br>Includes anniversary update 5100, with version 5025 as a separate setting in the installer. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Developer | https://web.archive.org/web/20230718112251/https://runningwithscissors.com/product/postal-20th-anniversary-collectors-edition/ | DRM-free, Steam | 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 }}
 ===Version differences===
-{{ii}} '''Share the Pain''' is an updated version of the game that included multiplayer and mod SDK. The Mac and Linux versions as well as all digital releases are already upgraded to this version.
+{{ii}} '''Share the Pain''' is an updated version of the game that includes various bug fixes, two new areas, multiplayer mode and POSTed (SDK/level editor).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/Share_The_Pain|title=Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Share The Pain|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/POSTed|title=Postal Wiki - POSTed|date=May 2023}}</ref><br />Digital versions have the standalone multiplayer-only movie tie-in version, but they can be downgraded.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-07-17|comment=At least on steam and GOG, not sure about ZOOM platform, but it's probably the same.}}</ref><ref name="2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8">Verified by [[Special:Contributions/2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8|2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8]] on 2018-01-02</ref>
-{{ii}} '''The Fudge Pack''' and '''Postal X: 10th Anniversary edition''' are compilation packs that include the original game, Postal 2: Share the Pain and Apocalypse Weekend, plus several popular mods (A Week in Paradise, A Very Postal Christmas, etc.) Some later versions also include Steam keys for the digital version.
+{{ii}} '''The Fudge Pack''' and '''Postal X: 10th Anniversary edition''' are compilation packs that include [[Postal|Postal Plus]] and Postal 2: Share the Pain along with the "Apocalypse Weekend" expansion and feature the mods [[#A Week in Paradise|A Week in Paradise]], [[#Eternal Damnation (Original)|Eternal Damnation]] and [[#A Very Postal Christmas|A Very Postal Christmas]] with some slight version differences.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-10-09|comment=Eternal Damnation is a newer version, but has simpler levels and while fixing some bugs also added some new ones, and A Very Postal Christmas is the first version which was basically a map pack, also all copyrighted content was removed.}}</ref><ref name="2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D">Verified by [[Special:Contributions/2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D|2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D]] on 2018-01-02</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/Fudge_Pack|title=Postal Wiki - Fudge Pack|date=May 2023}}</ref> The Polish release also had the mods translated.
-{{ii}} '''POSTAL 2 Complete''' features proper widescreen support, many additional options and extra content. Developer promised to bring all of the features introduced in '''1412''' patch to non-Steam versions as well.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/games/POSTAL2/announcements/detail/1837756282404974827</ref> It should be noted that this version's included '''A Week in Paradise''' mod has some content altered/missing for unknown reasons, though it can be restored through some workshop mods.
+{{ii}} '''Postal 2 Complete''' features huge amount of bug fixes, many additional options and extra content. Updated digital versions are simply named POSTAL 2.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/POSTAL2/announcements/detail/1837756282404974827|title=Steam News - Upcoming New DLC/Patch|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/POSTAL_2_Complete|title=Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2 Complete|date=May 2023}}</ref> It should be noted that this version includes "A Week in Paradise" mod but some content altered/missing for unknown reasons, though it can be [[#Restore content in A Week in Paradise|restored]].
+{{ii}} '''Postal 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition''' is a compilation pack that includes [[Postal|Postal Plus]], Postal 2 Complete, Postal 2: Paradise Lost, [[Postal III]] and [[Postal Redux]].
+{{ii}} The Zoom Platform exclusive '''Your Mom's Box Set''' edition includes Postal Plus, Postal 2 (patches 5025 and 5100), Postal 2: Share the Pain (Patch 1409 build and multiplayer-only movie tie-in version), Postal 2: Paradise Lost DLC, Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, [[#A Very Postal Christmas|A Very Postal Christmas]], [[#Eternal Damnation (Original)|Eternal Damnation]], [[#Штопор ЖжОт!|Штопор ЖжОт! (Corkscrew Rules) and From Russia With Love]] (a Japanese version of Штопор ЖжОт! featuring an English dub by the original voice actors).
+===Demos===
+*Singleplayer demo: [https://archive.org/details/postal2demo Archive.org], [https://www.moddb.com/games/postal-2/downloads/postal-2-demo ModDB]
+*Multiplayer demo: [https://www.ausgamers.com/files/download/9753/postal-2-multiplayer-demo AusGamers], [https://www.moddb.com/games/postal-2/downloads/share-the-pain-mp-demo ModDB]
+==Monetization==
 {{DLC|
-{{DLC/row| Apocalypse Weekend | Included in GOG.com and Steam versions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Apocalypse Weekend | Included in Postal 2 Complete. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-{{DLC/row| Corkscrew Rules! | Freeware, available [http://www.moddb.com/games/postal-2/downloads/postal-2-corkscrew-rules here]. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Corkscrew Rules (Штопор ЖжОт!) | Russian licensed add-on.<ref>[https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/Штопор_ЖжОт Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Штопор ЖжОт!]</ref> Freeware, available [https://www.moddb.com/games/postal-2/downloads/postal-2-corkscrew-rules here], Steam conversion [https://www.moddb.com/mods/corkscrew-rules-steam-port/downloads here.] | Windows }}
-{{DLC/row| Paradise Lost | Only available for the POSTAL 2 Complete version of the game. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Paradise Lost | Available only for digital releases. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 }}
-{{ii}} An updated version of Corkscrew Rules! for POSTAL 2 Complete is available [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=954344759 here] at the Steam workshop.
+==Essential improvements==
+===Patches===
+* [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3195/7/48577/download Patch 1337]
+* [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3197/7/48580/download Patch 1409] (Share the Pain)
+* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/1409x-multiplayer-patch Patch 1409X] A semi-official patch that adds additional multiplayer modes and fixes bugs. Note that it's only needed for server side play.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/Share_The_Pain#1409X_Multiplayer_patch|title=Postal Wiki - 1409X Multiplayer patch|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+* [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3196/7/48578/download Patch 1411] (Apocalypse Weekend)
+{{ii}} Digital releases include newer patches than these.
+{{ii}} Patch notes up to version 5025 can be found [https://postal.fandom.com/wiki/POSTAL_2/Changelog here].
+===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/awp-a-week-in-paradise/downloads A Week in Paradise]===
+{{++}} Combines Postal 2 and Apocalypse Weekend into one game.
+{{++}} Allows for getting back the weapons found in the base game in Apocalypse weekend, as well as adding some new ones to the game.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/awp-re-delivered/downloads/a-week-in-paradise-classic-steam-port-beta A Week In Paradise: Classic]====
+{{++}} An up to date port of A Week In Paradise for digital versions.
+{{++}} Bug fixes for issues found in the AWP.
+{{--}} May be incompatible with version 5100 due to the native inclusion of xPatch 3.0 into the game. Revert the game version to 5025/5024 and install xPatch 2.0 from ModDB.
+{{ii}} Currently in beta.
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\System}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\System\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/System}}
+{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/System}}
-{{Game data/row|Linux|~/.lgp/postal2/System}}
+{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.lgp/postal2/System}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/Save}}
+{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/Save}}
-{{Game data/row|Linux|~/.lgp/postal2/Save}}
+{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.lgp/postal2/Save}}
 }}
 {{XDG|false}}
-{{ii}} Saves are cross platform, but for intra-platform Steam sync to occur, files must be manually moved between operating systems. Inter-platform Steam sync is not available.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
+{{ii}} Saves are cross platform, but for intra-platform Steam sync to occur, files must be manually moved between operating systems. Inter-platform Steam sync is not available.<ref name="1.123.157.15">Verified by [[Special:Contributions/1.123.157.15|1.123.157.15]] on 2015-11-08</ref>
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|gog galaxy            = false
+|discord                   =
-|gog galaxy notes      =
+|discord notes             =
-|origin                =
+|epic games launcher       =
-|origin notes          =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|steam cloud           = true
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|gog galaxy notes          = 200 MB available.
-|uplay                 =
+|origin                    =
-|uplay notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|xbox cloud            =
+|steam cloud               = true
-|xbox cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 477 MB available. Does not sync between Windows and Linux. Cloud saves do not work on MacOS.
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-{{Image|Postal 2 video settings.PNG|General settings.}}
+{{Image|Postal 2 video settings.PNG|In-game video settings.}}
-{{Image|Postal 2 performance settings.PNG|Performance options.}}
+{{Image|Postal 2 performance settings.PNG|In-game advanced video settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Image|Postal 2 (Share the Pain) video settings.PNG|In-game general video settings (Share the Pain).}}
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/postal-2-complete
+{{Image|Postal 2 general settings (Share the Pain).PNG|In-game advanced video settings (Share the Pain).}}
+{{Video
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/postal-2-complete
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
@@ Line 92: / Line 160: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = incomplete
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes= Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions. May requires tweaks in others; see [http://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/882964760964123201/ here] and [http://www.resurrection-studios.net/smf/index.php?topic=3126.0 here].
+|widescreen resolution notes= Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1412 update.<br />May require fix for other versions, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 |multimonitor               = true
 |multimonitor notes         =
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
 |ultrawidescreen notes      =
-|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+|4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
 |fov                        = true
-|fov notes                  = Added to Steam version in 1412 patch. For non-Steam versions, use <code>FOV X</code> console command.
+|fov notes                  = 80-110°. Native support in Postal 2 Complete.<br />Added in 1412 update. For other versions & Share the Pain, see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = true
-|windowed notes             =
+|windowed notes             = Select in-game or toggle with {{Key|Alt|Enter}}
 |borderless windowed        = true
-|borderless windowed notes  =
+|borderless windowed notes  = Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1417 update.
 |anisotropic                = true
-|anisotropic notes          = Added to Steam version in 1412 patch. For non-Steam versions, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
+|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x. Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1412 update.<br />For other versions & Share the Pain, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
-|antialiasing               = hackable
+|antialiasing               = false
-|antialiasing notes         = Can be forced through graphics card control panel, but makes the framerate rather unstable.
+|antialiasing notes         =
-|vsync                      = false
+|upscaling                  = false
-|vsync notes                =
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
+|vsync                      = hackable
+|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
 |120 fps                    = true
 |120 fps notes              =
-|hdr                        = unknown
+|hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|ray tracing                = false
+|ray tracing notes          =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
-<gallery>
-Postal 2 (Share the Pain) video settings.PNG|General settings (Share the Pain)
+===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
-Postal 2 general settings (Share the Pain).PNG|Performance options (Share the Pain)
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Widescreen Fix (Share The Pain)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-06-21}}</ref>|fix=
-</gallery>
+# Download the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/chrzans-widescreen-fix-for-stp-and-aw/downloads/chrzans-widescreen-fix-v02 widescreen fix].
+# Extract the folder {{file|system|folder}} to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}.
+{{++}} Makes the HUD display properly in widescreen.
+{{++}} Adds widescreen resolutions to the menu.
+{{++}} Adjusts the weapon viewmodels correctly according to the resolution.
+{{ii}} To make the game {{Term|Hor+}} set the [[#Field of view (FOV)|field of view (FOV)]] according to the [[#Hor+ field of view (FOV) values|given values]].
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Open the console ({{Key|~}}) and use {{Code|FOV}} followed by the desired value|ref=<ref name="Suicide machine">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2016-02-02}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|User.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2022-06-22}}</ref>|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
+# Open the {{file|User.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
+# Change the values of {{Code|DesiredFOV}} and {{Code|DefaultFOV}} to the desired value.
+# Save the changes.
+}}
+====Hor+ field of view (FOV) values====
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Aspect ratio or resolution !! Field of view (FOV) value
+|-
+| 16:9 || 101.4
+|-
+| 16:10 || 95.43
+|-
+| 2560x1080 || 116.91
+|-
+| 1366x768 || 101.43
+|-
+| 1360x768 || 101.18
+|}
 ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
-{{Fixbox|description=Enabling Antistropic Filtering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Suicide machine" />|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Edit <code>Postal2.ini</code>.
+# Open the {{file|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
-# Find a section <code>[D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice]</code>.
+# Change the value of {{Code|LevelOfAnisotropy}} to:
-# Under it you'll find <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=1</code>.
+#* {{Code|2}}, {{Code|4}}, {{Code|8}} or {{Code|16}} to enable anisotropic filtering (AF)
-# To enable Anisotropic filtering change <code>1</code> in <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=1</code> to a higher value (maximum is 16). For example, <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=16</code>.
+#* {{Code|1}} to disable anisotropic filtering (AF)
+# Save the changes.
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
-{{ii}} Vsync is enabled by default in non-Steam versions.{{cn|date=September 2016}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Suicide machine" />|fix=
-{{Fixbox|description=Enabling V-sync|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Edit <code>Postal2.ini</code>.
+# Open the {{file|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
-# Find a section <code>[D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice]</code>.
+# Change the value of {{Code|UseVSync}} to:
-# Under it you'll find <code>UseVSync=True</code>.
+#* {{Code|False}} to disable vertical sync (Vsync)
-# To disable V-sync change <code>UseVSync=True</code> to <code>UseVSync=False</code>.
+#* {{Code|True}} to enable vertical sync (Vsync)
+# And/Or Change the value of {{Code|OverrideDesktopRefreshRate}} to:
+#* {{Code|False}} to disable overriding Refresh Rate
+#* {{Code|True}} to enable overriding Refresh Rate
+# Save the changes.
+{{ii}}For Paradise Lost, open {{file|ParadiseLost.ini}}
 }}
-==Input settings==
+==Input==
-{{Image|Postal2 keyboard settings.jpg|Keyboard remap settings.}}
+{{Image|Postal2 keyboard settings.jpg|In-game key map settings.}}
-{{Image|Postal2 mouse settings.jpg|Mouse settings.}}
+{{Image|Postal2 mouse settings.jpg|In-game mouse settings.}}
-{{Input settings
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
-|key remap notes           = Although not displayed in menus, the {{Key|B}} key is used for text chat, {{Key|V}} key is for team chat, {{Key|L}} key toggles hints and {{Key|F9}} takes screen shots. Additional keys {{Key|H}}, {{Key|Y}} and {{Key|J}} perform various gestures though only in multiplayer.
+|key remap notes           = Some keys are not displayed in the menu: {{Key|B}} (text chat), {{Key|V}} (team chat), {{Key|L}} (toggles hints), {{Key|F9}} (takes screenshots); {{Key|H}}, {{Key|Y}} and {{Key|J}} (various gestures in multiplayer).
 |acceleration option       = false
 |acceleration option notes =
@@ Line 159: / Line 268: @@
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
-|controller support notes  = For 360 style controllers, try [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/558747288284301009/ the following] layout.
+|controller support notes  = For 360 style controllers, try the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/558747288284301009/ following layout]
 |full controller           = true
-|full controller notes     = Added in 1417 patch
+|full controller notes     = Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 1417 update.
 |controller remap          = true
 |controller remap notes    =
-|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+|controller sensitivity    = true
 |controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = true
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = true
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = true
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = false
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = true
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = true
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = false
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
 |button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo, Generic
 |button prompts notes      =
-|controller hotplug        = unknown
+|controller hotplug        = false
 |controller hotplug notes  =
 |haptic feedback           = unknown
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|simultaneous input        = false
+|simultaneous input        = true
 |simultaneous input notes  =
 |steam input api           = false
 |steam input api notes     = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
-|light bar support         = unknown
+|steam hook input          = unknown
-|light bar support notes   =
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = true
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-{{ii}} Binding commands <code>BEHINDVIEW 0</code> and <code>BEHINDVIEW 1</code> to keys will allow you to switch between 1st and 3rd person view. Note however that there are some glitches in the 3rd person pistol animation when sprinting and the HUD isn't displayed in 3rd person view.
+==Audio==
+{{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (updated).jpg|In-game audio settings.}}
-==Audio settings==
+{{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (Share the Pain).jpg|In-game audio settings (Share the Pain).}}
-{{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (updated).jpg|Audio settings.}}
+{{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (Paradise Lost).jpg|In-game audio settings (Paradise Lost).}}
-{{Audio settings
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
-|separate volume notes    = Music volume and sound volume
+|separate volume notes    = Music volume, sound volume
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> Can be added through OpenAL by following [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1185662247 this] guide.
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] or [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 |subtitles                = true
-|subtitles notes          = Added in 5022. The subtitles are missing from Paradise Lost.
+|subtitles notes          = Native support in Postal 2 Complete. Added in 5022 update.
 |closed captions          = false
 |closed captions notes    =
@@ Line 201: / Line 338: @@
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              = true
-|eax support notes        = May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]].
+|eax support notes         = EAX 3.0.
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 }}
-<gallery>
+{{ii}}''DefOpenAL32.dll'' works as DirectSound3D driver which can be used with [[DSOAL]] to restore EAX.
-Postal 2 audio settings (Share the Pain).jpg|Share the Pain
+{{--}}Using Creative ALchemy or DSOAL will cause some voices to play at a much higher pitch.
-Postal 2 audio settings (Paradise Lost).jpg|Paradise Lost
+{{--}}Postal 2 has poor hardware-accelerated audio support and will often crash on real Sound Blaster hardware. DSOAL seems to work fine.{{cn}}
-</gallery>
 {{L10n|content=
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 214: / Line 353: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
-  |fan       =
+  |fan       = false
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 223: / Line 361: @@
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
-  |fan       =
+  |fan       = false
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = n/a
+ |notes     = Retail only, Apocalypse Weekend wasn't localized. Dub for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=287561605 here].
+ |fan       = false
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Hungarian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = n/a
+ |notes     = Fan translation for the base game [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/363/postal-2 here] and for Apocalypse Weekend [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/392/postal-2-apocalypse-weekend here].
+  |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Japanese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = n/a
+ |notes     = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://w.atwiki.jp/postal2-wiki/pages/34.html here].
+ |fan       = false
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 231: / Line 392: @@
   |audio     = true
   |subtitles = true
-  |notes     = Audio localization is available only in the local retail release. Unofficial port of the audio files to the Steam version is available [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=364392217 here].
+  |notes     = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XfYOGO2pXJFqUvUkBJ_JbYixdrKrQjx-/view?usp=sharing here].
-  |fan       =
+ |fan       = false
-  |fan notes =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Polish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation for Paradise Lost,  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ahzRoRNfXUkrfesBKTCITDrH9BtlpC3/view?usp=sharing download].
+  |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Portuguese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+ |fan       = false
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = false
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     =
+  |fan       = false
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation by 'Niccbilac', [https://joao13traducoes.com/2023/11/pc-postal-2-niccbilac/ download]
+ |fan       = false
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 239: / Line 431: @@
   |interface = true
   |audio     = true
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Official localization by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akella «Akella»].
+ |fan       = false
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Russian
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = hackable
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Fan translation for Paradise Lost by CatBug TV, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=506253602 download].
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
   |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
-  |fan       =
+  |fan       = false
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
-  |language  = Spanish
+  |language  = Turkish
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = no
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
-  |fan       = yes
+  |fan       = false
- |fan notes = Fan translation, [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=382221960 download].
 }}
 }}
 ==Network==
-{{Image|Postal 2 network settings.PNG|Network settings.}}
+{{Image|Postal 2 network settings.PNG|In-game network settings.}}
 {{Network/Multiplayer
 |local play           =
@@ Line 264: / Line 470: @@
 |lan play             = true
 |lan play players     = 16
-|lan play modes       =
+|lan play modes       = Versus
 |lan play notes       =
 |online play          = true
 |online play players  = 16
-|online play modes    =
+|online play modes    = Versus
-|online play notes    = May have to manually replace <code>master.gamespy.com</code> with <code>master.333networks.com</code> in the ''Postal2MP.ini'' on older versions of the game; GOG and Steam come pre-edited.
+|online play notes    = Native support in Postal 2 Complete.<br />For other versions, see [[#Online play|Online play]].
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
@@ Line 275: / Line 481: @@
 |matchmaking        = false
 |matchmaking notes  =
-|p2p                = true
+|p2p                = false
 |p2p notes          =
 |dedicated          = true
@@ Line 281: / Line 487: @@
 |self-hosting       = true
 |self-hosting notes =
-|direct ip          = unknown
+|direct ip          = true
 |direct ip notes    =
 }}{{Network/Ports
+|ref  = <ref name="Aemony">{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2018-10-17}}</ref>
 |tcp  =
-|udp  =
+|udp  = 7777-7779
-|upnp =
+|upnp = false
 }}
-===[http://www.moddb.com/mods/1409x-multiplayer-patch/downloads/1409x-multiplayer-patch 1409X patch]===
+===[[Glossary:Online play|Online play]] for older versions===
-A semi official patch that adds additional multiplayer modes and fixes bugs. Note that it's only needed for server side play.
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref name="2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85">Verified by [[Special:Contributions/2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85|2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85]] on 2018-01-09</ref>|fix=
+# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
+# Open the {{file|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
+# Replace all instances of {{Code|master.gamespy.com}} with {{Code|master.333networks.com}}
+# Save the changes.
+}}
-===Coop play===
+===Co-op===
-Though not officially supported, two methods for playing the game in coop exist:
+{{ii}} Not officially supported.
-* Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=227585377 this] guide for info on converting the single player maps to multiplayer. Note that missions wont work with this method.
+{{ii}} This requires the Share the Pain expansion.
-* Use [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=737631813 Nicks Coop], which is a truer coop experience but is only available for Windows.
+{{Fixbox|description=Copy singleplayer maps to Share the Pain|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=227585377|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to play Postal 2 Coop]|date=2022-11-30}}</ref>|fix=
+# Copy singleplayer maps from {{folder|{{p|game}}\Maps}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\ShareThePain\Maps}}.
+# Rename them to contain the prefix <code>MPDGT-</code>.
+# Host a multiplayer server with the selected maps.
+{{--}} Not all maps function correctly without editing.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=737631813 Nicks Coop] mod (Windows only)|ref=|fix=
+{{--}} Currently incompatible with the 5100 Update. An update for the mod is being worked on with Nick & Man Chrzan<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/3829791550540183941/#c3829791550541194047]Man Chrzan, answer</ref>.
+}}
 ==Issues fixed==
+===Black-red screen in fullscreen mode===
+{{Fixbox|description=Set Brightness, Contrast and Gamma to 10 and then back to the desired values|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/2579854400740949409/|title=Steam Community Discussions - Black - red screen when I try to play with full screen|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 ===Low performance on modern PC===
-{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/458606877326019330/ Speed issues resolved for Dual Core CPU - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify {{file|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/458606877326019330/|title=Steam Community Discussions - Speed issues resolved for Dual Core CPU|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
-# Edit <code>Postal2.ini</code>.
+# Open the {{file|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.
-# Find a section <code>[D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice]</code>.
+# Change the value of {{Code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{Code|False}}
-# Under it you'll find <code>ReduceMouseLag=True</code>.
+# Save the changes.
-# Change it to <code>ReduceMouseLag=False</code>
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the number of prerendered frames|ref=<ref name="91.122.160.133">Verified by [[Special:Contributions/91.122.160.133|91.122.160.133]] on 2013-09-09</ref>|fix=
+# Go to the [[Nvidia Control Panel]].
+# Set the maximum number of prerendered frames to '''1'''.
+}}
+===Game won't use laptop's GPU===
+{{Fixbox|description=Switch to OpenGL renderer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/postal/comments/ier5gn/why_does_my_game_keep_crashing/|title=Why does my game keep crashing? Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 }}
-{{Fixbox|description=Change the number of prerendered frames|ref=|fix=
-# Go to Nvidia panel.
+{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|fix=
-# Set maximum number of prerendered frames to 1.
+* Follow the instructions for DirectX 2-8 [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|here]].
+{{++}} Compatible with fullscreen D3D rendering, will utilize Nvidia/AMD GPU.
 }}
-===Missing content in A Week in Paradise (Steam/Complete only)===
+===General protection fault (Share the Pain)===
-{{Fixbox|description=Use the following workshop mods|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/154642447918871323/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/530646080850689913/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/624076851109710797/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/618459405725356885/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/828939164045059036/</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Change performance settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/864979008604136062/|title=Steam Community Discussions - awp crash general fault error how i fix it ??|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.resurrection-studios.net/smf/index.php?topic=4306.0|title=Resurrection-Studios - Postal 2 AWP random Crash/Freeze|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255732046 P2M@DMods] - Restores M@D's custom weapons.
+# Turn off limb and head fix ('''Dismemberment Physics''').
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=259272369 CdInventory] - More weapons.
+# Reduce '''Corpse population''' to '''0''' or reduce '''Ragdolls''' to '''5''' or below.
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=257870337 TnInventory] - Same again.
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=273497858 ED Extra Weapons] - Same again.
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=317693497 ALCRD's Weapons Pack] - A lot of weapons were removed.
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=853467195 S.M.E.G] - Restores one final weapon: the S.M.E.G
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255050766 AW7 School] - Restore the school and crossroads maps.
-* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=266882983 Arcade] - Restores the ability to play arcade games.
-* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255067802 Ludicrous Gibs] - Restores Eternal Damnation style gore. (might crash your game)
 }}
-===A Week in Paradise crashes (non-Steam/original only)===
+===Postal 2 and Paradise Lost crashes randomly===
-{{Fixbox|description=Change performance settings|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/864979008604136062/</ref><ref>http://www.resurrection-studios.net/smf/index.php?topic=4306.0</ref>|fix=
+{{Fixbox|description=Switch to OpenGL renderer|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/postal/comments/ier5gn/why_does_my_game_keep_crashing/|title=Why does my game keep crashing? Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-# Turn off limb and head fix ("Dismemberment Physics").
-# Reduce corpse population to 0 or reduce ragdolls to 5 or below.
-{{ii}} Also known as ''general protection fault''.
 }}
@@ Line 334: / Line 556: @@
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      = 8
+|direct3d versions      = 8.1
-|direct3d notes         = Can be made to work with DX9 using [http://www.moddb.com/downloads/enbseries-for-postal-2 this wrapper].
+|direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
 |directdraw notes       =
-|opengl versions        = unknown
+|opengl versions        = 1.2
 |opengl notes           =
 |glide versions         =
@@ Line 354: / Line 576: @@
 |shader model versions  =
 |shader model notes     =
-|64-bit executable      = unknown
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
-|64-bit executable notes=
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|mac os x powerpc app   = true
+|macos intel 32-bit app = true
+|macos intel 64-bit app = false
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux powerpc app      = false
+|linux 32-bit executable= true
+|linux 64-bit executable= false
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
+}}
+===Middleware===
+{{Middleware
+|physics          =
+|physics notes    =
+|audio            = OpenAL
+|audio notes      =
+|interface        =
+|interface notes  =
+|input            =
+|input notes      =
+|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes notes  =
+|multiplayer      = GameSpy
+|multiplayer notes= Service is now defunct. See [[#Online play for older versions|Online play for older versions]].
+}}
+===Console commands===
+{{ii}} Open the console ({{Key|~}}) and use one of the following commands.
+{{Standard table|Command|Description|content=
+{{Standard table/row|FOV|Sets the field of view (number).}}
+{{Standard table/row|BEHINDVIEW|Switches between first and third-person perspective (0-1).<ref>{{Refcheck|user=2600:8801:2180:2E17:70FC:F0E1:34D8:9884|date=2018-01-08|comment=Note however that there are some glitches in the third-person pistol animation when sprinting and the HUD is not displayed in third-person perspective.}}</ref>}}
 }}
 ===Mods===
-{{ii}} A stickied list of mods is available on [https://www.gog.com/forum/postal_series/postal_2_mods_mutators_list GOG.com forums], (most of the links are dead).
+====[https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AOM1tt7P%5FLA0J7w&id=BABE367C730CDA10%21171674&cid=BABE367C730CDA10 AWP Mod]====
+{{ii}} An addon for the [[#A Week in Paradise|A Week in Paradise]] mod.
+{{++}} Restores content from AW7, an older version of the mod.
+{{++}} Adds new game mode, cheats, option window, weapons and various bug fixes.
+====[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255678727 xMod]====
+{{ii}} A modern equivalent to AWP Mod.
+{{ii}} A modifier version of this mod which includes less content can be found [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=464916887 here].
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/corkscrew-rules-steam-port/downloads/corkscrew-rules-game-standalone-v1-2 Штопор ЖжОт!]====
+{{ii}} A licensed stand-alone conversion of the game, developed by Avalon Style Entertainment and published by Akella for the Russian market.
+{{ii}} Also known, as "Corkscrew Rules/Rocks!" or "From Russia with Love" for the Japanese release.
+{{--}} While the game also have English translation is known to be of very poor quality, in terms of acting and translation.
+{{--}} The mod is confirmed to be incompatible with the 5100 update. Until then, use [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXv3RaHD32WytrVcXJj3zUC36pJ-IoQd/view?usp=share_link this patch].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/3828665107785488322/#c3828665107786426537Man|title=Chrzan, answer|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/eternal-damnation-steam-port/downloads/eternal-damnation-setup Eternal Damnation Steam Port]====
+{{ii}} This version is based on unfinished 2009 v8.0 of Eternal Damnation by Resurrection Studios. It also contains xPatch related QoL features and bug fixes and was made specifically for the latest version of the game.
+{{ii}} It's recommended that you install the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/eternal-damnation-steam-port/downloads/patch-1102 patch] before starting a new game.
+{{ii}} Also available as a [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2006427295 Steam Workshop download]
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/eternal-damnation Eternal Damnation (Original)]====
+{{ii}} It's recommended to install the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/eternal-damnation/downloads/eternal-damnation-patch patch] before starting a new game.
+{{--}} The mod is prone to crashing, see [[#A Week in Paradise crashes (non-digital/original only)|general protection error]].
+====[http://unity3d.ca/?page_id=1035 A Very Postal Christmas]====
+{{ii}} A map for the original version is available [https://forum.postalsite.info/dzia-aj-ca-mapa-do-avpc-v-1420-t2696.html here].
+{{ii}} The modern conversion has a map, errands and fast travel, but it cut a lot of things, like the new weapons, and has more bugs.
+{{--}} Haven’t been ported to the latest, modern version of Postal 2.
+====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/happy-night/downloads/happy-night-25-final-directors-cut-230323 Happy Night]====
+{{ii}} Christmas stand-alone expansion made by Revival Studios.
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-|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+|minOS    = 98, 2000, ME, XP
-|minCPU   = Intel Pentium III 1.13 GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium III 733 MHz
 |minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 733 MHz
 |minRAM   = 128 MB
-|minHD    = 1200 MB
+|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 |minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 2
+|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon
 |minVRAM  = 32 MB
+|minDX    = 8.1
+|minother = 8x CD-ROM drive
-|recCPU   = 1.2 GHz
+|recCPU   = Intel Pentium III 1.2 GHz
+|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 1.2 GHz
 |recRAM   = 384 MB
 |recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 3
 |recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 |recVRAM  = 64 MB
+|recother = 16x CD-ROM drive
+|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://ia800801.us.archive.org/23/items/postal2pcgamecovers/P2_win_whiptail_uk_back.jpg|title=Postal 2 (Windows) back cover|date=2023-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529003210/http://www.gopostal.com/postal2/index.php|title=POSTAL 2: Share The Pain Hybrid CD-Rom (retrieved)|date=2023-10-19}}</ref>
 }}
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 |OSfamily = OS X
-|minOS    = 10.6
+|minOS    = 10.2.8
-|minCPU   = 700 MHz (PowerPC)
+|minCPU   = PowerPC G3 700 MHz
 |minRAM   = 256 MB
-|minHD    = 1200 MB
+|minHD    = 2 GB
 |minGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 2
 |minGPU2  = ATI Radeon
 |minVRAM  = 32 MB
-|recCPU   = 1.2 GHz (PowerPC / Intel)
+|recCPU   = PowerPC G4 1.0 GHz
-|recRAM   = 384 MB
+|recRAM   = 512 MB
 |recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 3
-|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
+|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9000
 |recVRAM  = 64 MB
+|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527084951/http://www.gopostal.com/store/postal2stp_MAC.php|title=POSTAL 2: Share The Pain for MAC (retrieved)|date=2023-10-19}}</ref>
 }}
-{{ii}} Processor specs are strangely wrong for Mac as Steam is only supported on intel Macs and POSTAL 2 Complete's Steam executable it's self has no PPC code upon inspection with the <code>file -b</code> command.
+{{System requirements
+|OSfamily = Linux
+|minOS    = Linux kernel 2.2
+|minCPU   = Intel Pentium 1.0 GHz
+|minRAM   = 256 MB
+|minHD    = 1.4 GB
+|minVRAM  = 64 MB
+|minaudio = Open Sound System compatible
+|minother = 8x CD-ROM drive
+|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429214102/http://www.gopostal.com/store/postal2stp_Linux.php|title=POSTAL 2: Share The Pain for LINUX (retrieved)|date=2023-10-19}}</ref>
+}}
 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}