The masters of psychological mayhem and unapologetic video game chaos are back, and they are taking us straight into a waking nightmare. Running With Scissors, the infamous developers behind the POSTAL series, just dropped an all-new teaser trailer for their upcoming horror FPS spinoff, Flesh & Wire.

If you thought the franchise was only about dark satire and slapstick ultraviolence, think again. This latest look pushes players headfirst into the Dreamscape—a terrifying, surreal realm shaped by pure fear, anguish, and rage.

Check out what’s waiting in the dark below.

A Dark Return to POSTAL’s Primitive Roots

While later entries in the POSTAL universe leaned heavily into chaotic comedy, Flesh & Wire is steering the ship right back to the pitch-black, psychological horror atmosphere of the 1997 original.

For the first time in the franchise’s history, players will step into the shoes of a brand-new protagonist: Angel. A normal college student whose life is completely upended in a flash of horrific violence, Angel is on a blood-soaked quest for retribution against none other than the Postal Dude himself.

But getting revenge isn’t going to be a straightforward shootout. Alongside her loyal Sphynx cat, Solomon, Angel must fight through real-world armies, law enforcement, and a sinister cult—all while battling her own inner demons.

What is the Dreamscape Realm?

The highlight of the new trailer is our first look at the Dreamscape, an otherworldly dimension where Angel’s trauma and memories manifest as grotesque monstrosities.

Key Highlights from the Trailer:

• The Deception Location: Players will explore warped versions of real-world areas, such as a Megachurch that transforms into a hellish landscape known as “Deception.”
• The Heavy: The trailer teases massive, ungodly boss encounters. Among them is “The Heavy,” a terrifying entity festering with terror that lies dormant within the Dreamscape.
• Surreal Arsenal: To fight back, Angel will utilise a mix of conventional firearms, improvised weaponry, and supernatural artefacts that harness the powers of the realm itself.

“Angel’s story taps into the darkness that characterized the first game in the series, and today’s new trailer gives our community a first look at Angel’s feline companion, and the atrocities awaiting in Dreamscape.” — Vince Desi, Founder of Running With Scissors

Release Date and Platforms

The wait for vengeance won’t be over just yet, but the hype is officially building. Flesh & Wire is being built on Unreal Engine 5 and is slated for a 2027 release.

It will be launching on the following platforms:

• PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Steam Deck)
• PlayStation 5 (featuring full DualSense wireless controller haptic feedback and trigger support)

You can head over to Steam or the PlayStation Store right now to add it to your wishlist and keep up with development updates.

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