A new trailer has offered the first extended look at Flesh & Wire, the upcoming action-horror title from Arizona-based developer Running With Scissors. The game serves as a spinoff within the long-running POSTAL franchise and introduces players to a new protagonist while returning to the darker themes that defined the original series.
New Trailer Showcases Dreamscape Horrors and New Characters
Running With Scissors, the independent studio behind the controversial POSTAL games, has released a new trailer for Flesh & Wire, giving fans a closer look at its unsettling Dreamscape realm and the dangers awaiting its lead character, Angel.
The story centers on Angel, a college student whose life is shattered by a sudden act of extreme violence. Alongside her loyal sphynx cat, Solomon, she is pulled into a terrifying reality filled with bloodshed, conspiracies, and a relentless search for answers.
As Angel pursues revenge and uncovers hidden truths, she finds herself hunted by law enforcement agencies, the National Guard, and a mysterious cult determined to stop her investigation. The narrative also ties into the broader POSTAL universe through connections to the franchise’s longtime protagonist, the Postal Dude.
Angel Becomes the First New Main Character in the POSTAL Series
According to Running With Scissors founder Vince Desi, Flesh & Wire marks a significant shift for the franchise by introducing its first entirely new central character.
Angel’s Story Brings the Series Back to Its Dark Roots
“Angel is the first time we’ve introduced a new protagonist to the POSTAL series, and she’s already resonating with both new and long-time fans,” Desi said.
He added that her story embraces the darker atmosphere that characterized the original POSTAL game, while the new trailer provides an early glimpse of Solomon and the disturbing creatures that inhabit the Dreamscape.
The footage highlights a world filled with surreal imagery, monstrous enemies, and environments shaped by fear, trauma, and rage.
Dreamscape Locations Transform Familiar Places Into Nightmares
One of the central settings featured in the trailer is the Dreamscape, a twisted alternate reality where familiar locations take on terrifying new forms.
The Megachurch Becomes a Realm of Deception
Within the Dreamscape, a Megachurch is transformed into a location known as Deception, a warped environment influenced by Angel’s fears and emotional turmoil.
Players will encounter powerful enemies and grotesque bosses, including a creature known as the Heavy. According to the game’s lore, these beings are manifestations of anguish, terror, and corruption lurking beneath the surface of the Dreamscape.
As Angel pushes deeper into the mystery, she must battle both physical threats and her own psychological struggles. The game’s story explores the consequences of violence and the inner demons created by traumatic events that altered her life forever.
Action, Horror, and Psychological Themes Drive the Experience
While the POSTAL franchise is often associated with dark satire and over-the-top action, Flesh & Wire appears to place a stronger emphasis on horror and psychological storytelling.
The trailer combines intense combat sequences with surreal horror imagery, suggesting a blend of action gameplay and narrative-driven exploration. Angel’s journey through both real-world conflicts and nightmare landscapes forms the foundation of the experience.
The appearance of Solomon, her feline companion, also adds a unique dynamic to the story, with the trailer hinting that the cat may play a larger role than simply accompanying the protagonist.
Release Planned for PC and PlayStation 5 in 2027
Running With Scissors confirmed that Flesh & Wire is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PC through Steam and GOG, as well as on PlayStation 5.
The project represents the latest chapter in the POSTAL franchise, which has maintained a dedicated fan base for decades despite controversy and bans in some regions. Founded in Tucson, Arizona, in 1996, Running With Scissors has remained independent throughout its history and continues to develop and publish games centered on the POSTAL universe.
Conclusion
With its new protagonist, horror-focused narrative, and disturbing Dreamscape setting, Flesh & Wire signals a darker direction for the POSTAL franchise. The latest trailer offers the clearest look yet at Angel’s quest for vengeance and the terrifying world she must navigate, setting the stage for the game’s planned release in 2027.
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