What changed in SCUM in 2024

Rollback of all affected servers to the exact time before the hotfix due to update failures.

The sound team is refining new weapon sounds and working on trailer audio.

The level design team is reworking landscapes and creating new destruction particles for base-building elements.

Game designers are focused on fixing issues related to the quest system.

The soft surface team is working on new clothing designs for NPCs.

All programming teams are dedicated to fixing bugs related to the recent update.

Fixed the issue where headlamps would be repaired with sewing kits instead of electrician tools.

Fixed the wrong audio when crafting armbands.

Fixed the issue where tutorial tasks would sometimes skip steps.

Fixed the issue where m249 had wrong malfunction icons.

Fixed the issue where server restart would break the quest cycles.

Fixed the issue where it was difficult to place BB elements in some cases.

Implemented server settings that control the spawn weight multiplier of dropship and zombie cargo drop encounters.

Fixed the issue where you could not place tree branches in log sheds.

Fixed the issue where sleeper puppets would not react when shot.

Further explanation of a previous setting in the economy file regarding gold price adjustments.

Fixed the issue where pushing vehicles would sometimes make you float.

Fixed the issue where you could build wooden BB elements through buildings.

Fixed the issue where DEENA would skip voice lines sometimes.

Turret attitude towards prisoners, puppets, vehicles and TEC1 (Sentry and Dropship) can now be changed through server settings.

Fixed the issue where mechs would take too much damage from some sources.

Fixed the issue where some backpacks had wrong grips assigned to them.

Fixed the issue where minigun turret would keep fire audio on loop when empty on ammo.

Fixed the issue with missing localizations.

Fixed the issue where puppets would have massive HP.

Mechs now drop 2 boxes of 50cal ammo instead of 4.

Fixed the issue where puppet navigation could sometimes cause a server crash.

Implemented a dropship encounter blocking option for custom zones.

Fixed the issue where dropships would instantly pick up sentries once they were delivered.

Fixed the issue where some BB elements had wrong destruction zones and particles.

Fixed the issue where turrets could be destroyed even if BB damage is disabled in zone settings.

You can now only have 1 tutorial task active at the same time.

Fixed multiple animation and clipping bugs.

Added a server setting to control if quests can block purchase of tradeables.

Fixed the issue where some quests would not give proper rewards.

Fixed the issue where interacting with some items while prone would bug out the character.

Fixed the issue where squadmates could not destroy window fortifications.

Fixed the issue where you could not exit prone position with the prone position key.

Fixed the issue where vehicles would sometimes spawn in inaccessible areas.

Fixed the issue where turrets would have wrong range displayed.

Fixed the issue where Brenner would get bugged out when destroying chests.

New headlamps can now be equipped for illumination.

Fixed the issue where the weapon scope would sometimes disappear.

Significant changes to jumping and running mechanics, including stamina usage and inertia.

Players can now obtain quests through quest boards, quest books at traders, and mobile phones.

The AI DEENA is back to assist new players with starting out and teaching basics.

The cruiser bike returns with modular upgrades allowing for engine loss and pushing.

Fixed the issue with weapon malfunctions.

New beret hats and school backpacks added to the game.

New turrets (Basic, .50 cal, Flamethrower, Minigun, Rocket) can be placed for base defense.

A multirole scope with 2x, 6x zoom, and ironsights added.

New craftable armbands for squad identification, replacing squad nameplates.

Improvements to horde mechanics, including puppet spawning and the return of sleeper puppets.

Introduction of SCAR-L and MAC 10, along with a rebranded Improvised Rifle.

A new hatch door added for better roof access in base building.

Bedroll now spawns rolled up.

Level design team is working on new materials, including destruction particles for a new BB element look.

Design team is making adjustments to quests and tasks for the upcoming update.

Programmers and level design teams are actively bug fixing in preparation for the upcoming update.

Sound team is focused on ensuring the new weapon sounds are accurate.

A new update is confirmed to be coming at the end of the week, along with a soft wipe.

The programming team has been heavily focused on bug fixing.

All previously available vehicles, including the chopper, will return to the game.

Level design team has reworked landscapes in sectors C0, A3, Z0, Z4, D0, D2, and D3.

Progress continues on the sportbike, tractor, and dinghy, which will return soon.

MAC10 cannot be placed in the dedicated holster but can be carried on the back.

Ongoing development of quest systems and NPC reload functionality.

Continued work on prisoner camouflage, puppet sleepers, and puppet encounters.

Improvements made to base-building destruction particles and elements.

Development of a new motorcycle and features related to turrets.

Sound team working on sound design for the trailer and turret/quest UI sounds.

Standalone grenade launcher is available, but no attachment will be ready by 1.0.

Soft surface team is testing and creating materials for painting clothes.

Horseback riding has been discussed but will not be available at 1.0.

Work continues on turrets and vehicles.

Improved quarry machinery.

Worked on extensive bug-fixing.

Worked on turret and Cruiser functionalities.

Reworked the sawmill building and landscape.

Focused on ensuring that malfunctions are functioning.

Made additional tweaks and improvements to the encounter manager.

Working on the upcoming quest system and quest rewards.

Gave armed NPCs the ability to reload.

Introduced fixes for vehicle attachments.

Focused on landscape rework across the D2 and Z sectors.

Working on sound design for the trailer and new base-building turrets.

Working on sentry items and MAC10 supporting items.

Enhanced snow functions.

Placed reflection capture probes.

Improvements made to the dropship event.

Further optimization of base-building elements introduced.

Conducted foliage optimizations.

Created new base-building destruction particles.

Conducted various graphics optimizations.

The number of elements needed for a dropship to engage the top base on the Hardcore server has been increased.

Refinements on the dropship and its cargo drop encounter are in progress.

Work on the Cruiser motorcycle is progressing.

Announcement of the first ever Dev stream on Twitch.

The ability for dropships to release tear gas on players is being developed.

The base-building turret is nearing completion.

Development on armed NPCs continues.

Work on base-building palisades and new snow textures is ongoing.

Development on quests is progressing smoothly.

The sound team is working on sound design for the trailer and the MAC-10 weapon.

Progress has been made on the sawmill main building and stone mine platform.

Enhancements for indoor lighting are being implemented.

Preparation for new foliage distant LODs and landscape rework across various sectors.

Game designers are establishing the workflow for the tutorial and quest rewards.

Numerous bugs were addressed across various teams.

The annual Halloween update is live, featuring new content and events.

Craft 3 new Jack-o-lanterns to decorate your home for Halloween.

Explore the catacombs, solve the riddle, complete the ritual, and claim your prize.

Two new emotes added: 'The Imposter' and 'Play Dead'.

A new seasonal menu has been added for the Halloween update.

Continued work on female inmate clothing and the trash ghillie suit.

A significant amount of bug fixing has been conducted.

Enhancements made to the dropship encounter mechanics.

Sound team is working on sounds for turrets and quests.

Work is being done on the ladder-connecting feature.

New animations for pushing bikes and the quad have been developed.

The main building of the sawmill and the hangar are being reworked.

Development work continues on armed NPC characters.

Ongoing work on turrets, quests, and quest world markers.

Reworking of the improvised rifle and TEC1 relay and jammer items.

Preparation of new foliage and adjustments to base building elements.

Continued development on the cruiser vehicle.

Adjustments made to improve indoor lighting in buildings.

Continued work on turret models and their texturing.

Setup of the tractor's dashboard and light emissions.

Improvements made to post-processing effects, cloud shadows, and volumetric fog.

Adjustments to how and when hordes are triggered, and puppet spawn proximity based on area, based on community feedback.

Significant progress on the garbage ghillie suit.

Researching rendering performance and optimizing post-processing.

Significant strides made with the quest system and its user interface.

Progress on the implementation of new NPCs.

Working to fix inadequate puppet spawns and puppets phasing through geometry.

Texturing work completed for turrets.

Creation of new pushing animations for bikes and the quad.

Exploration of new basebuilding wall concepts.

QA team testing new features to ensure cheaters are not affecting game servers.

Bug fixing made up a significant portion of the workload.

New distant LODs for the Tuđman bridge and the weapons factory.

Continued work on sound designs for the turret and for the quests.

Setting up functionalities for the headlamp.

Inventory rework is planned for an upcoming update.

Optimization through asset cleanup conducted.

Greater focus placed on basebuilding encounters.

Texture polish for the improvised rifle.

Development of new malfunction UI assets.

High-poly screenshots of tribal-looking characters and their weapons.

Work on new female inmate clothing items and textures for the armband.

Setting up quest books and quest boards on levels.

Rework of the RPK and AKM weapons.

New push functionalities for dirt bike, RIS, and cruiser.

Development of new lights for the sports bike and the tractor.

Continued work on several points of interest including castle, quarry, and prison interior.

The art team is reworking the AKM and RPK weapons.

The soft surface art team is reworking the female inmate pants and shirt.

Work on the base building ladder connection is ongoing.

Focus on creating sound designs for the turret and quests.

Preparations for the Halloween update which will go live by the end of the month.

Resolved an issue where expired encounters were reactivated on server restart instead of being erased.

Work continues on the development of base building turrets.

Continued work on the design of the quest system and tutorial.

Animations for the new SCAR weapon have been completed.

Work has started on the armband functionality.

Research and optimization of level-of-detail discrepancies in the game.

Commands allow players to spawn cargo drops at specific coordinates or around specific players.

Bullet spread now depends on vehicle speed.

Animators are working on new weapon animations and a new secret feature.

Continued work on the questing system and discussions on future updates.

Work has started on the reintroduction of weapon malfunction mechanics.

Sound team is working on implementing updated ambient sounds and guitar sounds.

Level design team is optimizing textures and replacing old assets, including updates to POIs like the airport and castle.

Dropship will no longer detect players 3 meters below water surface.

Poop visibility and character coloration mismatches.

Puppets will slide off when velocity reaches 10 km/h.

Sharks now spawn every 10 minutes in water and every 3 minutes if bleeding.

RIS wheel armor can no longer be repaired without a car repair kit.

New armed enemy NPCs will increase the challenge of survival on the prison island.

Work has continued on the much-anticipated quest system and related content.

Recording sessions for new sounds including guitar and forest ambiance.

Enhancements to how small vegetation reacts to wind for a more realistic map.

The dead speedometer needle on the ATV is being addressed.

Improvements are being made to the horde and encounter system.

Level designers are reworking and improving various POIs including castle ruins and military hangars.

Work has restarted on the armband and turret that can be placed on bases.

Continued rework on the M1 Garand weapon.

The community-requested Cruiser is being introduced.

Optimizations are being made to the weapons factory POI and the town of Samobor.

General bug fixing continues as part of the development process.

The skeletal mesh of the dropship is being improved.

Sound team working on ambient sounds and their implementation.

Optimizing existing POIs and parts of the map, including the nuclear power plant.

Work has started on reworking the airport hangar and military hangar.

New and improved animations for the quad and sentries.

Creating a new mesh for vehicle lights.

Reworking visuals for items like the small toolbox and cooked food materials.

Ongoing work to further tweak puppets and their spawn rates.

Reworking the prison located in sector C2.

Testing a fix for the well, expected for the next hotfix.

Researching ways to improve the driving camera.

Continued work on the much-anticipated quest system.

Rebalancing the formula for meat cutting.

Design team is addressing balancing issues based on player feedback.

Clothes are being reworked to reduce clipping, and weapon visuals are updated.

Audio team is recording new sounds for the game environment.

Programmers are actively resolving reported issues.

Level design team is testing and bug fixing the reworked map.

Addressed issues with painting mechanics.

Sound team working on audio improvements for the dropship.

Implemented various performance enhancements.

Soft-launched new dropship feature with deadly weapons.

Fixed issues related to quad mechanics.

Fixed various bugs related to base building elements.

New code developed for NPC firearm interactions.

Ongoing visual enhancements for the newly introduced dropship.

Collecting player feedback to balance dropship mechanics.

Foundations now become more solid based on their level, preventing crawling through.

Increased shotgun damage by 30% and reduced spread by 30%.

Players can now install car radios to play music while driving.

Players can now paint BB elements for customization.

Implemented cooldown groups for rare item spawns to balance loot distribution.

Suppressed weapons now generate less noise towards NPCs.

Updated UI for better clarity and organization of information.

Improved spawn locations and initial resources for new players.

Resolved the issue where interacting with storages had no sound.

Resolved issues with AWP and AWM skins disappearing.

Added ladders, support walls, half-width walls, new window options, and more.

Increased damage dealt to players when crashing in vehicles.

New quad vehicle with customizable parts for enhanced gameplay.

Dropships are now patrolling the island, increasing NPC presence.

Animators are working on new quad animations and assets.

Game designers are working on armed NPCs for future updates.

Improvements to castle ruins, factory chimneys, and airport passenger building.

Ongoing bug fixing efforts by programming and design teams.

Audio team is developing new dropship audio and overall audio mixing.

Senior game designer discusses the intricacies of the new quest system in a BTS video.

Level designers are conducting memory profiling and optimizations.

Loot cooldown improvement is being prioritized by the development team.

Hard surface team refreshing old weapons while soft surface team optimizes clothing items.

Game designers categorizing new quad parts for spawning and trader availability.

Audio team working on new audio mixing and implementing dropship audio.

Programmers focused on resolving numerous bugs this week.

Animators working on new quad animations and polishing existing animations.

Inventory rework is still planned and will be released when ready.

Further work on NPC aiming and shooting mechanics.

Level design team focused on bugfixing and massive optimizations.

Introduced quality of life improvements for server administrators.

Improvements to weapon animations and addressing weapon malfunctions.

Programmers have been heavily focused on bug fixing this week.

New animations have started for puppet hit reactions.

Audio team is implementing new audio mixing and dropship audio.

Game designers are implementing modular parts for returning vehicles.

Work continues on vaulting mechanics and NPC aiming.

Art department is working on new foliage and setting up vehicles.

Level design team is working on optimizations and new BB elements.

Hard surface team is reworking weapon models and textures, including new scopes.

First concepts of new furniture have been shared, though they are not in final form.

The UI is being tuned to be more immersive, highlighting important elements while remaining in the background.

The audio team has finished their research and started working on a new overall game mix.

Work has begun on animating new NPCs for the game.

QA team continues to identify and report bugs.

Continued work on new foliage for the game.

Game designers are implementing new functionality for the BB elements.

Soft surface team is reworking existing clothes and designing new clothing items.

Progress on optimizations that save memory space and allow for new BB elements.

A young dropship hatching has been showcased as part of the ongoing development.

Work on new foliage and rendering techniques is underway, enhancing environmental details.

Improvements in the snow biome with more detailed trees and foliage diversity.

QA is managing new anti-cheat methods that have gone live with a hotfix.

The audio team is working on new audio mixing methods, though details are limited.

New farming content is in development.

Developing new audio mixing methods to enhance sound quality and resolve immersion-breaking issues.

Experimenting with new player protection to help new players while monitoring for bad actors.

Optimization work on specific Points of Interest including Samobor city, trainyard, and fish factory.

QA team is testing new anti-cheat measures to improve game integrity.

Working on reducing or eliminating situations where vehicles fall through terrain.

Work has started on a new modular vehicle part, the radio.

The programming team is now more focused on resolving present issues within the game due to upgraded infrastructure.

The audio team is working on the game audio mix and exploring new methods for better results.

Level designers are working on optimizations for distant Level of Details (LODs).

A new dropship system is being developed, with more information to come.

Game designers are working on quest content and rewards, considering player feedback.

The art department is conducting heavy passes of optimizations on materials and textures.

The development team is working on a rework of the movement mechanics.

A new Questing system is in the works, details to be shared later.

Continuing work on distant Level of Details (LODs) for improved graphics.

General optimizations to improve game performance.

Creating rewards for players upon completing quests.

Started upgrading and switching to better infrastructure to improve workflow and quality control.

Developing texts for the new quests.

Addressing various bugs in the game.

Working on new audio mixes for the game.

Completing the design phase for new quests.

Development of a new trailer for the game.

Developing morphs for armbands.

Creating new skins for weapons.

Working on a new short pants clothing item.

Working on an optimized NPC shooting system.

Working on a fix for the encounters, sentries and dropship.

Working on quest UI.

Working on quest texts.

Working on telemetry.

Working on a fix for runtime virtual textures.

Working on distant LODs.

Working on the movement rework.

Working on loot cooldown system.

Finishing the design of quests.

Working on weapon skins.

Designing rewards for quest completion.

Working on the movement rework.

Working on distant LODs.

Working on armed NPCs precision.

Working on dropship audio design.

Working on Quest assets.

Resolving on new clothing.

Hunting and banning cheaters.

Working on the new trailer.

Working on dropship functionality.

Managing quest production.

Improving anti-cheat detection.

Code reviews and commit system migration.

Working on quest data assets.

Ongoing optimizations.

Working on foliage.

Working on new textures.

Responding to player inquiries.

Ongoing bugfixing efforts.

Working on loot cooldown system.

Engaging in Steam general discussion and bug reports.

Working on quest system.

Testing of upcoming features.

Working on priority rendering issues.

Spawn items +/-10m in relation to ground level.

Testing of features that are planned for future updates.

Cleanup of material assets.

Development of new textures for the game.

Working on the new questing system.

Enhancements to snow visuals.

Cleanup and optimization of building assets.

Various optimizations throughout the game.

Development of data assets for the questing system.

Improvements to weapon animations.

Improvements and updates to landscape textures.

Overseeing the production of quest-related content.

Optimizations made to materials used in the game.

Improvements made to rendering performance.

Engagement with players regarding their inquiries.

Conducting recording sessions for audio.

Fixing issues related to assets after a folder switch.

Efforts to identify and ban cheaters.

Development of the user interface for quests.

Enhancements to the combat capabilities of armed NPCs.

Multiple instances of bugfixing throughout the development update.

Working on reworking the movement mechanics.

Resolved a bug that allowed for chest duplication.

Resolved the issue where SDASS ADS would glitch out in some cases.

Enhanced the respawning mechanics for HTZ puppets in police stations.

Fixed the issue where floor blueprints would turn red after adjacent blueprint was finished.

Small vehicle storage racks will take less physical collision damage while mounted on bikes and bicycles.

Fixed the issue where improvised workbench icon would not show in crafting menu.

Players were unable to install the vehicle inventory expansion attachment in service mode on vehicles other than Rager.

Drift adjusted when moving forward with each paddle cycle.

Dropping items to the vicinity from the vehicle inventory would not work when the vehicle has an inventory expansion attachment installed.

Players can globally modify the health of puppets without requiring a server restart.

Items equipped directly from small storage rack will disappear.

Players will now be kicked instead of banned for flying vehicle cheats.

Logs and bans players flying vehicles due to hacks.

Resolved an issue where selling vehicle expansions while attached to vehicles would cause a server crash.

Corrected the issues where bicycles could be logged incorrectly in the flying vehicle log.

Dirt bike now features modularity, allowing parts to be replaced and maintained.

Addressed the issue where repairing vehicle parts through vicinity icon would cause a client crash.

Logs when vehicles are destroyed, expired, or disappear.

Puppets and wildlife should no longer instantly respawn after being killed.

Includes various fixes such as item offsets, interaction issues, and more.

New kits for vehicles to expand inventory capacity.

Global raid protection is now active on official servers from 0000 to 0800hrs.

Vehicle engine sound will no longer continue after destruction.

All players affected with the false ban have been unbanned.

Note that selling inventory attachments will only be possible from service lift for now.

Rafts and Stand-Up Paddleboards are back in the game, adapted for the new system.

Users with active tickets on the old system must create new tickets on the new support page as the old system will no longer respond.

The support system has been upgraded with a new page that includes FAQ, troubleshooting, and direct support.

Working on new GDDs.

Working on quest system.

Working on modular cruiser bike parts.

Reworking some POIs.

Reworking the snow biome.

Working on movement rework.

Working on raid protection system.

Working on quest design.

Working on new concept art.

Responding to player inquiries and conducting player insights surveys.

Working on NPC vehicle navigation.

Recording new sounds.

Working on the new trailer.

Adjusting weapons for NPCs.

Working on modular tractor parts.

Testing of upcoming features.

Addressing various bug reports.

General bugfixing efforts.

Working on armed NPC models.

Working on SKS animations.

Working on quest assets and UI.

Hunting and banning cheaters.

Fixed an issue where base building was restricted around hunting towers.

Fixed the issue where re-attaching vehicle parts would bug out the modular system.

Fixed the issue where joining an event would spam audio to everyone on the server.

Fixed the issue where vehicle inventory would close when approaching a locked chest.

Resolved the issue where it was still possible to build on lighthouse and windmill POIs.

Resolved the issue where it was possible to ram players through walls.

Resolved the issue where puppets could not open certain doors in abandoned bunkers.

Rebalanced loot table preventing the recent overabundance of certain items.

Fixed the issue where filling blueprints with multiple materials would not work.

Fixed the issue where it was not possible to drop items into vicinity from examine containers.

Efforts to reintroduce old vehicles into the game.

Working on new voice over recordings.

Optimizations being made to continental houses.

Improving the weapons code for better performance.

Development of new assets for armed NPCs.

Conducting tests for features that are planned for future updates.

Improvements to the game's lighting.

Working on scripts for new trailers.

Enhancements to character locomotion mechanics.

Adjustments being made to encounter manager spawners.

Working on the weather controller to enhance gameplay experience.

Working on textures for sport bike parts.

Modifications to threat zones for better gameplay balance.

Creating new concept art for the game.

Working on designing new quests.

Working on new textures for various game elements.

Creating animations for SCAR malfunctions.

The team is actively working on resolving various bugs.

Increased decay time for containers built under water, such as chests.

Resolved various icon issues in the game.

Resolved the issue where consuming food would cause a server crash in some cases.

Fixed the issue where players would gain Demo skill XP for burying and unburying mines.

Added a new setting that allows puppets to continue to spawn in POIs even though base building is allowed and built there.

Fixed the issue where players would remain stuck in a falling animation after an airplane crash.

Decreased the spawn rate of metal pipes in the Junkyard.

Decreased the time it takes for admin drones to destroy chests with F interaction.

Resolved the issue with incorrect grip placements on backpacks.

Resolved the issue where opening vehicle doors would kill the player in some situations.

All explosives that can be placed on BB elements can now cause a chain explosion detonating them all at the same time.

Implemented a potential fix for client crashes related to opening containers in vicinity.

Fixed the issue where eating or drinking items from containers would freeze up player characters.

Fixed the issue where puppets opening doors would sometimes crash the game in single-player mode.

Players can now place barbed wire and wooden barricade BB elements on other BB elements.

Puppets no longer spawn in with initial aggression towards players; server settings still override this.

Resolved the issue where the camera would be tilted after exiting a vehicle in some cases.

Fixed the issue where the flag owner would not show up in logs if the flag was destroyed by an admin drone.

Addressed the issue where drinking water would sometimes cause a server crash.

Increased jump noise accumulation in abandoned bunkers.

Fixed the issue where opening containers with the F interaction would not highlight which container was opened.

A new server setting will be introduced that disables placing locks on garage doors, causing all existing locks to disappear after the update.

Sound effects for search actions have been adjusted.

Various adjustments made to the user interface.

Sound effects for inventory interactions have been adjusted.

Sound effects for dirtbikes have been adjusted.

Adjustments made to spawn locations for the encounter manager.

Improvements made to level design for better performance.

Ongoing efforts to address various bugs in the game.

Efforts to identify and ban cheating players.

New items are being developed, with more information to come.

Development of scripts for the upcoming 1.0 trailer.

Adjustments made to lighting across the entire island.

A new bot that links Discord accounts to characters for silent alarm trap notifications.