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| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Postal 2 cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Running With Scissors}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|OS X}} |
| − | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}} | |
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| − | {{Infobox game/row/porter| | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Whiptail Interactive|Retail}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tri Synergy|Apocalypse Weekend}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Running With Scissors|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 1|UnrealScript components|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422165107/https://wiki.beyondunreal.com/Legacy:Postal_2|title=Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Postal 2|date=2015-04-22}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 13, 2003}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 15, 2005}} |
| − | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 15, 2005}} |
| − | |steam appid | + | |steam appid = 223470 |
| − | |gogcom page = | + | |gogcom page = postal_2_complete |
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Postal 2 |
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Postal 2 |
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 3944 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Series| | + | {{Series|Postal}} |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://runningwithscissors.com/ Developer website] |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/Postal_Wiki Postal Wiki] |
| − | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/ | + | {{mm}} [http://en.postalsite.info/news.php PostalSite.info] - Fairly active community hub |
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.resurrection-studios.net/smf/index.php Resurrection-Studios] - Modding site for the game | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1207658755|postal_series|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, | + | {{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 }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.postalgames.com/ | unknown | [https://www.postalgames.com/cat-boxed.cfm Physical] and [https://www.postalgames.com/cat-steam-keys.cfm Steam] versions. | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | postal_2 | DRM-free | Comes bundled with Postal 2 Complete original version. | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | postal-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | postal-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 223470 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam if launched directly through {{Code|Postal2.exe}} and {{Code|ParadiseLost.exe}} (Paradise Lost expansion). | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} [http://runningwithscissors.com/?page_id=840 Demo and Free Multiplayer Version] (Downloads section) |
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Share the Pain''' is an updated version of the game that includes various bugfixes, two new areas, multiplayer mode and POSTed (SDK/level editor).<ref>[http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/Share_The_Pain Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Share The Pain]</ref><ref>[http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/POSTed Postal Wiki - POSTed]</ref><br />The Mac and Linux versions as well as GOG.com and Steam versions are already upgraded to this version.<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''', '''Postal X: 10th Anniversary edition''' and '''Postal XX''' are compilation packs that includes [[Postal|Postal Plus]], Postal 2: Share the Pain along with the "Apocalypse Weekend" expansion and several popular mods (Eternal Damnation, A Week in Paradise, A Very Postal Christmas). Some later versions also includes Steam keys for the digital version.<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>[http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/Fudge_Pack Postal Wiki - Fudge Pack]</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''POSTAL 2 Complete''' features huge amount of bug fixes, many additional options and extra content. Updated GOG.com and Steam versions are renamed to simply as POSTAL 2.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/POSTAL2/announcements/detail/1837756282404974827 Steam News - Upcoming New DLC/Patch]</ref><ref>[http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/POSTAL_2_Complete Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2 Complete]</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]]. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Apocalypse Weekend | Included in GOG.com and Steam versions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Corkscrew Rules! | Russian licensed add-on.<ref>[http://postal.wikia.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] | Windows }} |
| − | + | {{DLC/row| Paradise Lost | Available only for GOG.com and Steam versions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
| − | {{DLC/row| | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==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.patches-scrolls.com/postal2.php 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>[http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/Share_The_Pain#1409X_Multiplayer_patch Postal Wiki - 1409X Multiplayer patch]</ref> | ||
| + | * [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3196/7/48578/download Patch 1411] (Apocalypse Weekend) | ||
| + | {{ii}} GOG.com and Steam versions already include these patches. | ||
| + | {{ii}} All patch notes (both retail and digital) can be found [http://postal.wikia.com/wiki/POSTAL_2_changelog here] | ||
| − | === | + | ===Restore content in A Week in Paradise=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1300887994 A Week In Paradise Forever [AWPF]]}} |
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the following workshop mods|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/154642447918871323/ Steam Community Discussions - AWP in the Steam version?]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/530646080850689913/ Steam Community Discussions - Eternal Damnation mod request]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/624076851109710797/ Steam Community Discussions - GORE]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/618459405725356885/ Steam Community Discussions - please someone make a gore mod]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/828939164045059036/ Steam Community Discussions - Postal 2 Complete = No Gore????]</ref>|fix= |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255732046 P2M@DMods] - Restores M@D's custom weapons. | |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=259272369 CdInventory] - More weapons. | |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=257870337 TnInventory] - Same again. | |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=273497858 ED Extra Weapons] - Same again. | |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=317693497 ALCRD's Weapons Pack] - A lot of weapons were removed. | |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=853467195 S.M.E.G] - Restores one final weapon: the S.M.E.G | |
| − | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=255050766 AW7 School] - Restore the school and crossroads maps. | |
| − | + | * [https://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) | |
| − | + | {{--}} Can only be applied to the Steam version. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\System\}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/System}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Linux|~/.lgp/postal2/System}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/Save}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|~/.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.<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]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = true | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = 200 MB available. | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 477 MB available. |
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| − | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Postal 2 video settings.PNG|In-game video settings.}} |
| + | {{Image|Postal 2 performance settings.PNG|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Postal 2 (Share the Pain) video settings.PNG|In-game general video settings (Share the Pain).}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Postal 2 general settings (Share the Pain).PNG|In-game advanced video settings (Share the Pain).}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
| − | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/ | + | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/postal-2-complete |
| − | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
| − | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions. Added in 1412 update.<br />May require fix for other versions, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 80-110°. Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions.<br />Added in 1412 update. For other versions, see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Select in-game or toggle with {{Key|Alt|Enter}} |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions. Added in 1417 update. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions. Added in 1412 update.<br />For other versions, see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Can be [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing_(AA)#Forcing_Anti-Aliasing|forced through graphics card control panel]], but makes the frame rate rather unstable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=TheFreeman|date=2017-04-17}}</ref> |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
| − | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default in non-digital versions.<ref name="Suicide machine">{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2016-02-02}}</ref> See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the {{Code|Postal2Game.u}} file and modify {{Code|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2018-10-20}}</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/882964760964123201/ Steam Community Discussions - [Release] Widescreen fix]</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the [https://www.mediafire.com/file/k977s9lt4t6dg89/Postal2Game.rar patched file] | ||
| + | # Extract the contents of the download to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].{{note|note=Replace the file(s) when prompted.<ref name="Orzelek303" />|name=Replace}} | ||
| + | # Open the {{Code|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.{{note|note=If the file(s) do not exist, launch the game at least once.<ref name="Orzelek303" />|name=Launch}} | ||
| + | # Change the values of {{Code|FullscreenViewportX}} and {{Code|FullscreenViewportY}} to your desired resolution. | ||
| + | # Save the changes. | ||
| + | {{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)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Open the console ({{Key|~}}) and use {{Code|FOV}} followed by your desired value|ref=<ref name="Suicide machine" />}} |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{Code|User.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303" />|fix= |
| − | # | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
| − | # | + | # Open the {{Code|User.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.{{note|name=Launch}} |
| − | # | + | # Change the values of {{Code|DesiredFOV}} and {{Code|DefaultFOV}} to your desired value. |
| − | + | # Save the changes. | |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ====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 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Modify .ini | + | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== |
| − | # Go to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{Code|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Suicide machine" />|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
| − | # | + | # Open the {{Code|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.{{note|name=Launch}} |
| − | # | + | # Change the value of {{Code|LevelOfAnisotropy}} to: |
| + | #* {{Code|2}}, {{Code|4}}, {{Code|8}} or {{Code|16}} to enable anisotropic filtering (AF) | ||
| + | #* {{Code|1}} to disable anisotropic filtering (AF) | ||
| + | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{Code|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref name="Suicide machine" />|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
| − | + | # Open the {{Code|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.{{note|name=Launch}} | |
| − | + | # Change the value of {{Code|UseVSync}} to: | |
| − | + | #* {{Code|False}} to disable vertical sync (Vsync) | |
| − | + | #* {{Code|True}} to enable vertical sync (Vsync) | |
| − | + | # Save the changes. | |
| − | {{ | ||
| − | # | ||
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| − | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| − | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Postal2 keyboard settings.jpg|In-game key map settings.}} |
| − | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Postal2 mouse settings.jpg|In-game mouse settings.}} |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |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 = | + | |acceleration option = false |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = For 360 style controllers, try the [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/0/558747288284301009/ following layout] |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions. Added in 1417 update. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock | + | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo, Generic |
| − | |button prompts notes = | + | |button prompts notes = |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = <ref name="Orzelek303" /> |
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = unknown |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
| − | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = <ref name="Orzelek303" /> |
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
| − | |steam input api notes = | + | |steam input api notes = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only. |
|steam hook input = unknown | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = true |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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| + | {{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (updated).jpg|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (Share the Pain).jpg|In-game audio settings (Share the Pain).}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Postal 2 audio settings (Paradise Lost).jpg|In-game audio settings (Paradise Lost).}} | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = music volume, sound volume |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |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 [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1185662247 this guide] |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions. Added in 5022 update.<br />Subtitles are missing in Paradise Lost. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
| + | |interface = unknown | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |fan = yes | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=287561605 download] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
| − | | | + | |fan = yes |
| − | | | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=864199330 download] |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Audio localization is only available in local retail release. <br /> Fan translation for digital versions: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=810028975 Postal 2], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1513120381 Paradise Lost] |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = yes |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=208184501 download] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = yes |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = no |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = yes |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = yes | ||
| + | |audio = no | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = yes | ||
| + | |audio = no | ||
| + | |subtitles = yes | ||
|fan = yes | |fan = yes | ||
| − | |notes = Fan translation. | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/1615_baixar-traducao-para-postal-2-share-the-pain-postal-2-share-the-pain.html download] |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Image|Postal 2 network settings.PNG|In-game network settings.}} | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = |
| − | |local play players = | + | |local play players = |
| − | |local play modes = | + | |local play modes = |
| − | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 16 |
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 16 |
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Native support in GOG.com and Steam versions.<br />For other versions, see [[#Online play|Online play]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| − | }} | + | }}{{Network/Connections |
| − | + | |matchmaking = false | |
| − | {{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = false | |p2p = false | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
| − | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = |
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |ref = <ref name="Orzelek303" /><ref name="Aemony">{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2018-10-17}}</ref> | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = 7777-7779 | ||
| + | |upnp = false | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | ===[[Glossary:Online play|Online play]]=== |
| − | | | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{Code|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 {{Code|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.{{note|name=Launch}} |
| + | # Replace all instances of {{Code|master.gamespy.com}} with {{Code|master.333networks.com}} | ||
| + | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ===Co-op=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Though not officially supported, two methods for playing the game in co-op exist. |
| − | + | * Follow [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=227585377 this guide] for info on converting the single player maps to multiplayer. Note that missions will not work with this method. | |
| − | + | * Use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=737631813 Nicks Coop] which is a truer co-op experience but is only available for Windows. | |
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| − | === | + | ===Black-red screen in fullscreen mode=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Brightness, Contrast and Gamma to 10 and then back to your desired values|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/2579854400740949409/ Steam Community Discussions - Black - red screen when I try to play with full screen]</ref>}} |
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| − | + | ===Low performance on modern PC=== | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify {{Code|Postal2.ini}}|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/458606877326019330/ Steam Community Discussions - Speed issues resolved for Dual Core CPU]</ref>|fix= | |
| − | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | |
| − | + | # Open the {{Code|Postal2.ini}} file with Notepad or other text editor.{{note|name=Launch}} | |
| − | + | # Change the value of {{Code|ReduceMouseLag}} to {{Code|False}} | |
| − | + | # Save the changes. | |
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| − | + | {{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= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | # Go to the [[Nvidia Control Panel]]. |
| − | + | # Set the maximum number of prerendered frames to '''1'''. | |
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| − | === | + | ===A Week in Paradise crashes (non-digital/original only)=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} Also known as ''general protection fault''. |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change performance settings|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/223470/discussions/1/864979008604136062/ Steam Community Discussions - awp crash general fault error how i fix it ??]</ref><ref>[http://www.resurrection-studios.net/smf/index.php?topic=4306.0 Resurrection-Studios - Postal 2 AWP random Crash/Freeze]</ref>|fix= | |
| − | ''' | + | # Turn off limb and head fix ('''Dismemberment Physics'''). |
| − | + | # Reduce '''Corpse population''' to '''0''' or reduce '''Ragdolls''' to '''5''' or below. | |
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Can be made to work with Direct3D 9 using [http://www.moddb.com/downloads/enbseries-for-postal-2 this wrapper] |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = 2 | + | |opengl versions = 1.2 |
| − | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = Can be selected in-game but may require restart to apply.<ref name="Orzelek303" /> |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|64-bit executable = false | |64-bit executable = false | ||
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| − | === | + | ===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>}} |
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
| − | + | ====Eternal Damnation==== | |
| − | {{ | + | [https://www.moddb.com/mods/eternal-damnation/downloads Download] |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Not compatible with the GOG.com and Steam versions. |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} In order to use the mod with the GOG.com version, you have to install the original retail version (v1411) which can be found in Game Goodies |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ====A Very Postal Christmas==== | |
| − | + | Download: [http://unity3d.ca/?page_id=1035 Original mod], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=464054293 Steam conversion] | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Not compatible with GOG.com version. | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ====A Week in Paradise==== | |
| − | + | Download: [https://www.moddb.com/mods/awp-a-week-in-paradise/downloads Original mod], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1300887994 Digital conversion] | |
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP SP3 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.13 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = 1 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 733 MHz |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
| − | |minGPU = ATI Radeon | + | |minHD = 1200 MB |
| − | | | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce2 series |
| − | | | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon Video Card |
| − | | | + | |minVRAM = 32 MB |
| + | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
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| + | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8, 10 | ||
| + | |recCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 384 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce3 series | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
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| + | |minOS = 10.6 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 700 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1200 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce2 series | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
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| + | |recCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 384 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce3 series | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |notes = {{ii}} Processor specs are strangely wrong for Mac as Steam is only supported on Intel Macs and POSTAL 2 Complete's Steam executable itself has no PPC code upon inspection with the {{Code|file -b}} command.<ref name="2600:8801:2180:2E17:F4E1:C953:1635:DDE2">Verified by [[Special:Contributions/2600:8801:2180:2E17:F4E1:C953:1635:DDE2|2600:8801:2180:2E17:F4E1:C953:1635:DDE2]] on 2018-01-04</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = Ubuntu 12, SteamOS | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.13 GHz | ||
| + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 733 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 1200 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce2 series | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon Video Card | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | + | |recCPU = 1.2 GHz | |
| − | |recCPU = 2 | + | |recRAM = 384 MB |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce3 series |
| − | |recGPU = ATI Radeon | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 |
| − | | | + | |recVRAM = 64 MB |
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Running With Scissors | |
| macOS (OS X) | Ryan C. Gordon |
| Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Whiptail Interactive |
| Apocalypse Weekend | Tri Synergy |
| Digital | Running With Scissors |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 2 | |
| UnrealScript components | Unreal Engine 1[1] |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 13, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | April 15, 2005 |
| Linux | April 15, 2005 |
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| Postal | |
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| Postal | 1997 |
| Postal² | 2003 |
| Postal III | 2011 |
| Postal Redux | 2016 |
| Postal 4: No Regerts | 2022 |
| Postal: Brain Damaged | 2022 |
| Poostall Royale | 2023 |
General information
- Developer website
- Postal Wiki
- PostalSite.info - Fairly active community hub
- Resurrection-Studios - Modding site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| 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. | |
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| Developer website | |
Physical and Steam versions. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Comes bundled with Postal 2 Complete original version. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Can be played without Steam if launched directly through Postal2.exe and ParadiseLost.exe (Paradise Lost expansion). |
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- 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).
- Demo and Free Multiplayer Version (Downloads section)
Version differences
- Share the Pain is an updated version of the game that includes various bugfixes, two new areas, multiplayer mode and POSTed (SDK/level editor).[8][9]
The Mac and Linux versions as well as GOG.com and Steam versions are already upgraded to this version.[10] - The Fudge Pack, Postal X: 10th Anniversary edition and Postal XX are compilation packs that includes Postal Plus, Postal 2: Share the Pain along with the "Apocalypse Weekend" expansion and several popular mods (Eternal Damnation, A Week in Paradise, A Very Postal Christmas). Some later versions also includes Steam keys for the digital version.[11][12]
- POSTAL 2 Complete features huge amount of bug fixes, many additional options and extra content. Updated GOG.com and Steam versions are renamed to simply as POSTAL 2.[13][14] 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.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Apocalypse Weekend | Included in GOG.com and Steam versions. | |
| Corkscrew Rules! | Russian licensed add-on.[15] Freeware, available here | |
| Paradise Lost | Available only for GOG.com and Steam versions. | |
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.[16]
- Patch 1411 (Apocalypse Weekend)
- GOG.com and Steam versions already include these patches.
- All patch notes (both retail and digital) can be found here
Restore content in A Week in Paradise
| Download and install A Week In Paradise Forever [AWPF] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\System\[Note 3] |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/System |
| Linux | ~/.lgp/postal2/System |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 3] |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Postal 2/Save |
| Linux | ~/.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.[22]
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | 200 MB available. | |
| Steam Cloud | Approx. 477 MB available. |
Video settings
In-game video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
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In-game general video settings (Share the Pain).
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In-game advanced video settings (Share the Pain).
Widescreen resolution
Replace the Postal2Game.u file and modify Postal2.ini[23][24]
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Field of view (FOV)
Open the console (~) and use FOV followed by your desired value[25]
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Modify User.ini[23]
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| Aspect ratio or resolution | Field of view (FOV) value |
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| 16:9 | 101.4 |
| 16:10 | 95.43 |
| 2560x1080 | 116.91 |
| 1366x768 | 101.43 |
| 1360x768 | 101.18 |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Modify Postal2.ini[25]
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify Postal2.ini[25]
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Input settings
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
Audio settings
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In-game audio settings.
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In-game audio settings (Share the Pain).
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In-game audio settings (Paradise Lost).
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
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| Hungarian | Fan translation, download | |||
| Japanese | Fan translation, download | |||
| Polish | Audio localization is only available in local retail release. Fan translation for digital versions: Postal 2, Paradise Lost |
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| Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release, download | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Turkish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download |
Network
In-game network settings.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | 16 | Versus |
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| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Online play
Modify Postal2.ini[27]
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Co-op
- Though not officially supported, two methods for playing the game in co-op exist.
- Follow this guide for info on converting the single player maps to multiplayer. Note that missions will not work with this method.
- Use Nicks Coop which is a truer co-op experience but is only available for Windows.
Issues fixed
Black-red screen in fullscreen mode
| Set Brightness, Contrast and Gamma to 10 and then back to your desired values[28] |
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Low performance on modern PC
Modify Postal2.ini[29]
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| Change the number of prerendered frames[30] |
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A Week in Paradise crashes (non-digital/original only)
- Also known as general protection fault.
| Change performance settings[31][32] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | Can be made to work with Direct3D 9 using this wrapper |
| OpenGL | 1.2 | Can be selected in-game but may require restart to apply.[23] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
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).[33] |
Mods
Eternal Damnation
- Not compatible with the GOG.com and Steam versions.
- In order to use the mod with the GOG.com version, you have to install the original retail version (v1411) which can be found in Game Goodies
A Very Postal Christmas
Download: Original mod, Steam conversion
- Not compatible with GOG.com version.
A Week in Paradise
Download: Original mod, Digital conversion
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.13 GHz AMD Athlon 733 MHz |
1.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 384 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1200 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 series AMD Radeon Video Card 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce3 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
| OS X | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 700 MHz | 1.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 384 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1200 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 series ATI Radeon 32 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce3 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
- Processor specs are strangely wrong for Mac as Steam is only supported on Intel Macs and POSTAL 2 Complete's Steam executable itself has no PPC code upon inspection with the
file -bcommand.[34]
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12, SteamOS | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.13 GHz AMD Athlon 733 MHz |
1.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 384 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1200 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 series AMD Radeon Video Card 32 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce3 series ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[4][5][6][7] 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ Replace the file(s) when prompted.[23]
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 If the file(s) do not exist, launch the game at least once.[23]
References
- ↑ Unreal Wiki - Legacy:Postal 2 - last accessed on 2015-04-22
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Postal Wiki - POSTed
- ↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:1043:7C69:FDB9:94C8 on 2018-01-02
- ↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:2CCE:7FF:ADCD:D9D on 2018-01-02
- ↑ Postal Wiki - Fudge Pack
- ↑ Steam News - Upcoming New DLC/Patch
- ↑ Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2 Complete
- ↑ Postal Wiki - POSTAL 2: Штопор ЖжОт!
- ↑ Postal Wiki - 1409X Multiplayer patch
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - AWP in the Steam version?
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Eternal Damnation mod request
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - GORE
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - please someone make a gore mod
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Postal 2 Complete = No Gore????
- ↑ Verified by 1.123.157.15 on 2015-11-08
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2018-10-20
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - [Release] Widescreen fix
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedSuicide machine - ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2018-10-17
- ↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:49BB:80C7:7B73:DB85 on 2018-01-09
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Black - red screen when I try to play with full screen
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Speed issues resolved for Dual Core CPU
- ↑ Verified by 91.122.160.133 on 2013-09-09
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - awp crash general fault error how i fix it ??
- ↑ Resurrection-Studios - Postal 2 AWP random Crash/Freeze
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Verified by 2600:8801:2180:2E17:F4E1:C953:1635:DDE2 on 2018-01-04