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Postal Spinoff Canceled Days After Reveal as Developer Shuts Down Following AI Allegations

The publisher cites reputational harm as the studio denies using generative tools, reporting threats that preceded its closure.

Image: Goonswarm Games/Running With Scissors
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Overview

  • Running With Scissors scrapped Postal: Bullet Paradise within days, saying fan allegations of AI use caused 'extreme damage' to its brand and broke trust with the external team.
  • Goonswarm Games rejected the accusations, saying no generative AI was used and providing layered PSDs and work-in-progress files to argue the assets were human-made.
  • The studio announced it is closing, citing threats, insults, and escalation during the dispute; its CEO said nine developers and contractors are affected.
  • The reveal trailer was set to private on YouTube, and the Steam page now states the game is no longer available on the store.
  • Running With Scissors apologized for staff conduct in Discord exchanges, reiterated plans to focus on other 2026 projects, and did not present independent proof of AI use.