SCUM Steam news

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• Release dateJun 17, 2025
• DeveloperGamepires
• PublisherGamepires

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer

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SCUM Steam news

SCUM news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Hotfix - 1.3.4.2.161892 - 8 October 2026

  Prisoners!Some of you had a very profitable night fishing in the radioactive zone. A bug meant processing Radioactive Carp produced excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium, allowing players to earn far more money than intended. Because of the impact on the in-game economy, we needed to fix this today rather than wait for the next update. We know another download so soon after yesterday’s hotfix is disruptive. Thanks for bearing with us.This release also includes other fixes for fishing, wildlife, equipment and the chat interface. You’ll find the full list below. FISHINGFixed an issue where processing Radioactive Carp yielded excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium.Fixed an issue where a fishing spot in the radioactive zone remained active at all times.Fixed an issue where fishing rods were positioned incorrectly when dragged on the ground or from the inventory, causing them to move or drop…

• Hotfix - 1.3.4.1.161318 - 7 October 2026

  Prisoners!Following October’s Update, today’s hotfix addresses several issues you’ve encountered on the Island, including a fix for performance hitches caused by field-of-view changes when aiming down sights.The Specialist Angler Waders were incorrectly assigned the green version instead of the yellow version shown in the pack images. We’ve swapped them so the pack now includes the yellow waders, while the green version is available to all players. Sorry for the mix-up.You’ll find the full list of fixes below. PERFORMANCE & GAMEPLAYFixed an issue where changing the field of view, including when aiming down sights, could cause noticeable performance hitches and frame rate drops.Fixed an issue where the Hands slot could disappear from the cooking interface, making heatless recipes unavailable until the player logged back in.Fixed an issue where Abandoned Bunker timers and the number of ac…

• SCUM: INTO THE WILD – October Update | 1.3.4.0.160241 - 5 October 2026

  Prisoners,The October Update is live, bringing Into the Wild to a close. Larger fish now put up more of a fight, Fishing Quests are available across three tiers, and a new leaderboard tracks the biggest catches. Crows and seagulls are back on the Island, Mutant Animal materials can now be used to craft mutant clothing, and the Apex Hunt arena is open for Deathmatches.The update also includes fixes and balance changes across the game, including a rebalance to how quickly clothes get dirty. You’ll find the full list below.For more on the next standalone update and our plans beyond Into the Wild, see the 'What’s Coming' and 'Beyond the Next Update' sections of our October Update Preview & What’s Next post, published last week. We’ve included the key points at the end of this update.FISHING EXPANDEDThe bigger the fish, the harder it’ll fight on the way in. Larger fish now pull more strongly…

• SCUM | October Update Preview & What's Next - 30 September 2026

  Prisoners,The final Into the Wild update arrives October 5.We had hoped to release it before the end of September, but testing uncovered issues with some of the new fishing changes. We’re taking a few more days to resolve them before release.The final Into the Wild update expands fishing with updated fish behaviour, tiered quests and a leaderboard, and brings seagulls and crows back to the Island. It also adds new clothing crafted from materials recovered from mutant kills, while the TEC1 Research Facility becomes a Deathmatch arena. Further fixes, balance changes and quality-of-life improvements are also included.After taking a closer look at the update, we’ll look ahead to tattoos, controller support, making Photo Mode free for every player, along with some of the wider work underway across SCUM. FISHING EXPANDEDHook a larger fish and you’ll feel the difference. It'll pull more strong…

• Hotfix - 1.3.3.4.149664 - 11 September 2026

  Prisoners!Our previous hotfix was intended to fix an issue preventing quest progress from loading correctly, but it did not apply correctly for some players who continued progressing their quests while the issue was active.We know it’s frustrating to need another hotfix for the same issue. We’re sorry this wasn’t resolved earlier.No quest progress has been deleted or reverted. The game will now check whether the previous fix was applied correctly and reapply it where needed. All existing progress, including progress made while the issue was active, will then load correctly, allowing affected players to continue from where they left off.Thank you for your patience and for continuing to report the issue.As always, if you encounter anything else that requires our attention, please let us know through one of the following channels:Bug Reports forum on SteamOfficial SCUM SupportSee you on th…

• Hotfix - 1.3.3.3.148720 - 9 September 2026

  Prisoners!Yesterday’s hotfix introduced an issue that prevented quest progress from loading and displaying correctly for some players.No progress was lost or reverted.We’ve now fixed the issue. All existing quest progress, including progress made while the issue was active, will load correctly again, allowing affected players to continue from where they left off.Thanks to everyone who reported it.As always, if you encounter anything else that requires our attention, please let us know through one of the following channels:Bug Reports forum on SteamOfficial SCUM SupportSee you on the Island, prisoners.

• Hotfix - 1.3.3.2.148381 - 8 September 2026

  Prisoners!Today we’re releasing a second hotfix for the August Update, addressing further issues reported by the community. This includes crashes, a server-join error and problems affecting loot in TEC1 Research Facilities.We’ve also increased nutrient absorption rates across all food while we continue to review your wider feedback on food and metabolism.You can find the full list of fixes and adjustments below.CRASHES & EXPLOITSFixed crashes that could occur when enabling DEENA’s dialogue or starting the game.Fixed an exploit that allowed players to gain infinite stamina by repeatedly using the Sit emote.SERVER CONNECTIVITY & ONLINE SERVICESFixed an issue that could prevent players from joining a server.Players should now be able to access previously earned Twitch Drops and receive new Drops as normal. We’ve implemented a temporary backend solution while work continues on a permanent f…

• Hotfix - 1.3.3.1.145413 - 27 August 2026

  Prisoners!Following August's Update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.CRASHESFixed a crash that could occur after opening the Manual and then the Journal from the Inventory.Added a new crash reporter, allowing players to provide additional information and submit a report after the game crashes.Server crash reports will now be submitted automatically.TEC1 RESEARCH FACILITY & QUESTSFixed the barbed wire surrounding TEC1 Research Facilities not dealing damage to players.Fixed the Apex Mutant Bear becoming stuck in an elevated position when a player blocked its path.Fixed the Apex Mutant Bear remaining aggroed on the player who triggered it.Fixed the “Enter A Block” Apex Hunt objective not progressing after leaving and re-entering the Apex Facility.Fixed server restar…

• SCUM: INTO THE WILD - August Update | 1.3.3.0.144566 - 25 August 2026

  Prisoners,The Into the Wild August Update is live!Enter an underground TEC1 Research Facility, face mutant bears through new Master Hunter quests and claim exclusive rewards. Cooking has been expanded with new Heatless recipes, faster cooking times and a Food Effects overhaul that gives your diet a greater role in survival. Repeated respawning now also comes with Cloning Sickness, a temporary condition that becomes more severe if you die again before recovering.The Stalker Outfit Pack also launches today and is available to purchase separately. It includes a complete outfit set and a bone tomahawk.Take your first look inside the Research Facility in the new trailer below, then read on for everything included in the August Update. Deep beneath the Island, TEC1 once operated a Research Facility to experiment on wildlife. Its abandoned corridors now lead into habitats still occupied by the…

• SCUM | August Update Preview: Enter a TEC1 Research Facility & Hunt Mutant Bears - 20 August 2026

  UPDATE – AUGUST 24The August Into the Wild Update will now launch on Tuesday, August 25. We’re taking an extra day to complete a few final fixes before release. Thanks for your patience. Full patch notes will be published when the update goes live. __ Prisoners,The next Into the Wild update arrives on Tuesday, August 25, opening the way into an abandoned underground TEC1 Research Facility and expanding the hunt with mutant bears and new Master Hunter quests.We’re also adding new Heatless Cooking recipes and overhauling Food Effects to make preparing a proper meal more rewarding.Here’s what awaits: ENTER A TEC1 RESEARCH FACILITYHidden inside converted underground bunkers across the Island are TEC1 Research Facilities once used to contain and study mutant wildlife.To enter, you’ll need a Research Facility Keycard. Choose a location and come prepared. A timed purge sequence will begin once…

• Hotfix - 1.3.2.2.137892 - 30 July 2026

  Hey there, prisoners!Hot on the heels of the July Update, we’ve dropped our second hotfix, addressing more of the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild.You can find the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.CRASHES & PERFORMANCE ISSUESFixed a client crash that could occur when crafting an item using ingredients at the very edge of the player’s vicinity range.Fixed a crash that could occur while driving a vehicle.Fixed an issue where server crashes did not always generate crash reports.EXPLOITSFixed an exploit that allowed players to farm Keycards from police stations indefinitely, depleting the server’s global supply.HUNTINGAdjusted the unlock requirements for Master Hunter quests. They can now be accessed without completing a regular Hunter trader quest first.Fixed an issue that prevented some regular Hunter trader items from appearing at the Master Hunte…

• Hotfix - 1.3.2.1.135487 - 22 July 2026

  Hey there prisoners!Hot on the heels of the July Update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.PERFORMANCE & CRASHESFixed a server crash that could occur if a client closed the game immediately after initiating a connection.Fixed a client crash that could occur when another player took the last bite of food.Made changes to address client crashes when driving vehicles at high speed.VEHICLESFixed a bug where locks would disappear after being removed from a vehicle.Fixed a bug where players would be unable to operate the Dinghy at certain locations.Fixed a bug where vehicles could be accessed through base building floors from adjacent levels.WEAPONSFixed a bug where the Blackline Compound Bow string sight would be misaligned with the front sight.Fixed a bug where the came…

• SCUM: INTO THE WILD - July Update | 1.3.2.0.134527 - 20 July 2026

  Hey Prisoners,The July Into the Wild update is now live!This month introduces a completely new tutorial experience inside the TEC1 Conditioning Facility, mutant deer, boar and wolves, and the Master Hunter, who arrives with new tiers of tougher quests and exclusive rewards. The update also includes reworked Island tutorials, animal behaviour improvements, official servers supporting up to 80 players, new quality-of-life features, fixes, balancing, and more changes based on player feedback. INTO THE WILD CONTINUESBefore we get into everything included in the July update, we want to remind you that Into the Wild is continuing beyond its original three-month plan.When we first announced the season, we said it would run from May to July. Since then, it has grown beyond that original schedule, so Into the Wild will now continue through August and September. That gives the team more developme…

• SCUM | July Update Preview: New Tutorial, Master Hunter Quests & Mutant Animals - 15 July 2026

  Hey there prisoners!The July Into the Wild update is coming on Monday, July 20, and today we’re giving you a preview of what’s on the way.This update builds on the return of free-roaming animals with new Master Hunter Quests offering exclusive rewards, mutant animal variants, and quality-of-life improvements. It also introduces a new tutorial experience set inside the TEC1 Conditioning Facility. Before we get into the July update, we want to update you on the wider season.When we first announced Into the Wild, we said it would run from May to July. Since then, the season has grown beyond the original three-month plan, so we’re extending it through August and September. That gives the team more development time and gives each update a little more room.Across those next two updates, we’ll continue building on hunting, cooking, food systems, and fishing, with new challenges and further imp…

• SCUM - Community Showcase - 14 July 2026

  The Island is alive again.For a time, the forests were quiet, the fields felt empty, and the mountains belonged mostly to the prisoners brave enough to cross them.Not anymore.Tracks in the dirt. Movement beyond the treeline. A distant sound that makes you stop and look twice.Wildlife has returned to the Island, and the community already has plenty of new survival stories to tell.The latest update has brought out some truly impressive hunters. Not that you weren’t impressive before. We just gave you more animals, tools and opportunities to prove it.Here’s how prisoners have been experiencing the wilder Island. First EncountersThe return of free-roaming animals means every journey can take an unexpected turn.Yes, we said carcasses could attract unexpected predators. Apparently, that also applies when you’re dead inside. Anyway, made a new friend. 🐻Link to originalSanta lost another reind…

• Hotfix - 1.3.1.1.128880 - 8 July 2026

  Hey there prisoners!Hot on the heels of the June update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.SERVER SETTING CHANGES Increased the maximum number of flags per person to 100.Reduced the number of animals in the world by modifying the following settings:scum.AnimalGlobalDensityMultiplier = 1.000000 -> 0.500000scum.MaxNonVirtualAnimalsInWorld = 800 -> 500 SERVER & CONNECTIVITYFixed a server crash that could occur when spilling liquids out of containers.Fixed a bug which would disconnect players from the game after making a big purchase at a trader.INVENTORYFixed a bug that allowed crafted chests to be sold for money.Fixed a bug which made some items in the inventory immovable.Fixed a bug where items from the inventory would visually disappear upon entering a vehicle.Fixe…

• SCUM: INTO THE WILD - June Update | 1.3.1.0.125621 - 30 June 2026

  Hey Prisoners,Free-roaming land animals are back!June’s Into the Wild update returns wildlife to the Island, along with a limited-time SCUM 1.0 Anniversary quest, trophy fish wall mounts, improvised cooking recipes, customizable tombstones, new custom server settings, fixes, and more improvements based on player feedback.Watch the Free-roaming Animals Dev DiaryFor a deeper look at the work behind free-roaming land animals, watch the Free-Roaming Animals Dev Diary, going live alongside this update: As shared in the June Update Preview, this update includes a partial official server wipe. Character progress, gold, and basic starting gear remain, while vehicles, bases, and all other items on official servers have been reset.We know a mid-season wipe is disruptive, and we’re sorry for the impact on affected players. Going forward, our intention is to align planned wipes with the start of a…

• SCUM | Public Alpha Update: New Free-Roaming Wildlife Build Now Live - 18 June 2026

  // UPDATE //The June Into the Wild update is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 30.We’re moving the update by one day so the team can take extra time for final checks and fixes before release.Thanks for your patience. We’ll share the full patch notes when the update is live. ___ Prisoners,We’ve released a new Alpha Playtest build for free-roaming animals.Thank you to everyone who has already jumped into the Alpha Playtest and shared feedback. Your reports have helped the team identify issues, validate fixes, and better understand how free-roaming animals behave outside internal testing. If you’re able to spend some time in the Alpha Playtest, this latest build gives the team more to learn from. Free-roaming animals behave differently across servers, locations, times of day, player counts, and playstyles, so continued testing helps us validate fixes and spot edge cases before the system mov…

• SCUM | June Update Preview: Free-Roaming Animals Return - 12 June 2026

  // UPDATE //The June Into the Wild update is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 30.We’re moving the update by one day so the team can take extra time for final checks and fixes before release.Thanks for your patience. We’ll share the full patch notes when the update is live. ___ Hey there, Prisoners!Free-roaming animals are coming back to SCUM with the second Into The Wild update, going live on Monday 29th June. This update continues our run of hunting, fishing, farming, cooking, and wilderness survival changes, with free-roaming wildlife as the focus of this preview.Today, we’re opening a Free-Roaming Animals Public Alpha so players can try the feature early and help us tune it before release. More details on that below. Important: June's update will include a partial wipe of official servers. Character stats and gold will not be wiped. Bases, gear, and supplies on official servers will b…

• SCUM - Community showcase - 10 June 2026

  Happy Wednesday, Prisoners! As you’ve guessed already - a new showcase is on the menu today, alongside other things! Enjoy!When you open a pack of gum in class.Link to originalHow iron deficiency looks in puppets.Link to originalAyyy, Tequila!Link to originalStop horsing around!Link to originalBetter looking than some of the rentals I’ve stayed at.Link to originalPerfect base view doesn't exi…Link to originalThere's always a bigger fish in the pond.Link to originalLiterally how I feel every Sunday morning.Link to originalPatiently waiting.Link to originalNot inside, dude!Link to originalThis week's YouTube creators →Kenne MCL just launched another episode of SCUM vs Real Life, where he visits the Duga Radar array. Make sure to check it out!If you ever wonder what it looks like to max out all the skills in SCUM, Casual Wardog did exactly that.Gaming Central is out there trying to survive…

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