Postal: Bullet Paradise Canceled on Nintendo Switch Following Community Backlash Over AI Concerns
In a surprising turn of events in Nintendo news this week, "Postal: Bullet Paradise," which had just been announced for the Nintendo Switch, has been officially canceled.
The game was slated to be published by Running With Scissors—an established developer known for the long-running Postal franchise—and developed by Goonswarm Games.
The cancellation marks a significant moment for both the developer and the fans who closely follow releases on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch platform. "Postal: Bullet Paradise" was introduced to the gaming community with much anticipation, especially as Running With Scissors has maintained a loyal following since its founding in 1996.
However, the announcement quickly became embroiled in controversy after fans raised concerns on social media and community forums.
Many believed that elements within the new title were likely generated by artificial intelligence, which prompted an intense debate regarding the authenticity of creative assets in modern game development.
Responding to the surge of negative reactions, Running With Scissors issued an official statement explaining their decision to cancel the project.
The company recounted that after revealing "Postal: Bullet Paradise," they were met with an overwhelming volume of negative feedback from the core POSTAL community.
According to Running With Scissors, the consensus among fans was that the game’s assets were strongly suspected to be AI-generated, resulting in significant reputational harm to the POSTAL brand and the company’s standing. "Our foremost responsibility is transparency with our community," stated Running With Scissors in their official communication.
They further explained that the trust they placed in Goonswarm Games had been severely impacted by the controversy, leading the company to terminate development on "Postal: Bullet Paradise." Additionally, the company reiterated its commitment to quality and fan involvement, emphasizing that its fans have always been "part of the team" over its near three-decade history. "Our priority is to consistently do right by the millions who support the POSTAL franchise.
We are grateful for the opportunity to make the games we want to play, and will continue focusing on new projects and updates for 2026 and beyond," Running With Scissors confirmed.
While the game had yet to secure a release date for the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo eShop, its abrupt removal underscores the increasingly prominent role that fan feedback and concerns about AI-generated content play in the industry.
Running With Scissors has reassured its supporters that more updates and projects are underway, and encourages the community to remain engaged for upcoming announcements. This episode serves as a stark reminder of how modern game development—especially for major franchises on platforms such as the Nintendo Switch—must carefully navigate issues of transparency, authenticity, and community trust.
As Running With Scissors moves forward, all eyes will be on their future projects and ongoing support for the respected POSTAL series.
The game was slated to be published by Running With Scissors—an established developer known for the long-running Postal franchise—and developed by Goonswarm Games.
The cancellation marks a significant moment for both the developer and the fans who closely follow releases on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch platform. "Postal: Bullet Paradise" was introduced to the gaming community with much anticipation, especially as Running With Scissors has maintained a loyal following since its founding in 1996.
However, the announcement quickly became embroiled in controversy after fans raised concerns on social media and community forums.
Many believed that elements within the new title were likely generated by artificial intelligence, which prompted an intense debate regarding the authenticity of creative assets in modern game development.
Responding to the surge of negative reactions, Running With Scissors issued an official statement explaining their decision to cancel the project.
The company recounted that after revealing "Postal: Bullet Paradise," they were met with an overwhelming volume of negative feedback from the core POSTAL community.
According to Running With Scissors, the consensus among fans was that the game’s assets were strongly suspected to be AI-generated, resulting in significant reputational harm to the POSTAL brand and the company’s standing. "Our foremost responsibility is transparency with our community," stated Running With Scissors in their official communication.
They further explained that the trust they placed in Goonswarm Games had been severely impacted by the controversy, leading the company to terminate development on "Postal: Bullet Paradise." Additionally, the company reiterated its commitment to quality and fan involvement, emphasizing that its fans have always been "part of the team" over its near three-decade history. "Our priority is to consistently do right by the millions who support the POSTAL franchise.
We are grateful for the opportunity to make the games we want to play, and will continue focusing on new projects and updates for 2026 and beyond," Running With Scissors confirmed.
While the game had yet to secure a release date for the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo eShop, its abrupt removal underscores the increasingly prominent role that fan feedback and concerns about AI-generated content play in the industry.
Running With Scissors has reassured its supporters that more updates and projects are underway, and encourages the community to remain engaged for upcoming announcements. This episode serves as a stark reminder of how modern game development—especially for major franchises on platforms such as the Nintendo Switch—must carefully navigate issues of transparency, authenticity, and community trust.
As Running With Scissors moves forward, all eyes will be on their future projects and ongoing support for the respected POSTAL series.
