# Postal: 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition

> video game compilation

**Wikidata**: [Q107009929](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107009929)  
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## Summary
Postal: 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition is a 2007 video game compilation celebrating the Postal franchise's 10-year anniversary, featuring multiple Postal titles and bonus content. Published by Running with Scissors and Akella, it includes Postal: Classic and Uncut, Postal 2: Share the Pain, Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, and other expansion packs across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

## Key Facts
- Released on October 27, 2007, as a limited collector's edition with only 2,500 copies produced in the United States
- Developed by Running with Scissors, the original creators of the Postal franchise since 1996
- Contains Postal: Classic and Uncut (1997), Postal 2: Share the Pain, Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, Postal 2: A Week in Paradise, Postal 2: Eternal Damnation, and Postal III
- Features Music To Go POSTAL By soundtrack and includes concept art for Postal III
- Rated PEGI 18 for discrimination, drugs, and violence content
- Uses Unreal Engine 2.5 for game development
- Supports multiplayer modes including 2-32 players depending on the included game

## FAQs
### Q: What games are included in the Postal 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition?
A: The compilation includes Postal: Classic and Uncut, Postal 2: Share the Pain, Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, Postal 2: A Week in Paradise, Postal 2: Eternal Damnation, Postal III, and the Music To Go POSTAL By soundtrack.

### Q: What platforms can I play the Postal 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition on?
A: The collection is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

### Q: Is the Postal 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition appropriate for all ages?
A: No, it's rated PEGI 18 due to content involving discrimination, drugs, and violence, making it suitable only for adults.

## Why It Matters
Postal: 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition represents a significant milestone in the controversial Postal franchise, celebrating a decade of pushing boundaries in video game content and satire. As a limited collector's edition with only 2,500 copies produced, it holds particular value for franchise enthusiasts and collectors. The compilation showcases the evolution of the series from its 1997 isometric shooter roots to the more expansive 3D experiences of Postal 2 and beyond, demonstrating how Running with Scissors maintained their signature dark humor and social commentary across multiple game generations. The edition's cross-platform availability also marked an important step in making the franchise accessible to a broader audience beyond Windows users.

## Notable For
- Limited production run of only 2,500 copies in the United States, making it a rare collector's item
- Comprehensive compilation spanning the entire Postal franchise up to 2007, including unreleased content
- Cross-platform compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux, unusual for a collector's edition at the time
- Includes exclusive bonus materials like concept art for Postal III and the official soundtrack
- Maintains the franchise's controversial reputation with mature content ratings across multiple rating systems

## Body
### Development and Release
Postal: 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition was developed by Running with Scissors, the Arizona-based studio founded in 1996 that created the original Postal game. The compilation was published in 2007 to commemorate the franchise's 10-year anniversary, with Running with Scissors handling the US release and Russian publisher Akella managing distribution in Russia.

### Content and Features
The collection includes multiple Postal titles: the original Postal: Classic and Uncut (1997), Postal 2: Share the Pain, Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend, Postal 2: A Week in Paradise, Postal 2: Eternal Damnation, and Postal III. It also features the Music To Go POSTAL By soundtrack and includes concept art for Postal III. The compilation contains 10 photographs and 1 comic as bonus materials.

### Technical Specifications
Built using Unreal Engine 2.5, the games support various input devices including computer mouse, keyboard, and gamepad. The collection offers multiple game modes: single-player, multiplayer (2-32 players depending on game), player versus player, co-op mode, LAN multiplayer, bot multiplayer, and team deathmatch. The games run on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

### Ratings and Reception
The compilation received a PEGI 18 rating for discrimination, drugs, and violence content. It earned an RARS rating of 17+. Review scores included 8.4/10 from GameSpot and 8.2/10 from Metacritic for the PC version. GameFAQs rated the Windows version 3.61/5.

### Distribution and Availability
The US release was limited to 2,500 copies, each with a serial number sticker on the box. The compilation was distributed on DVD-ROM format and is available through various digital platforms including Amazon (ASIN: B079TFJ8TT) and the Internet Archive.

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