What changed in SCUM in 2025

Fixed an issue where players could craft Twitch drop weapons with weapons from events.

Fixed an issue where the Awareness skill would not increase with item detection.

Fixed an issue where players could farm arrows and bolts in events by stacking them with non-event ammo.

Loot puppet spawn chances have been adjusted.

Implemented various level design fixes.

Introducing the SCUM Squad Emblems DLC pack featuring 48 squad symbols, 30 backgrounds, and premium signposts and flags.

Fixed an issue where the Squad emblem wall flags could not be placed on level 0 base walls.

Fixed an issue where the uses of charged batteries would remain unchanged.

Fixed an issue where the Tommy gun would only have 30 bullets in events.

Fixed several server issues caused by the partial wipe.

A new set of clothing options including hats, tops, and skirts.

New intuitive UI for inventory management with enhanced options.

Experimental layer of protection added to select servers.

A knife that serves as a compass and has flint and steel for lighting fires.

Armed NPCs have improved behavior and spawn rates based on POI difficulty.

Major changes to inventory management including new UI and item handling features.

A new vehicle that can carry 3 people and has a machine gun mount.

A fast boat that can be carried and inflated near water.

A rare puppet type that runs away and drops valuable loot when caught.

Improvements to reduce network load and lag during inventory operations.

Resolved an issue where items would disappear when taken from chests.

An iconic .45 caliber weapon with a 50-round drum magazine.

Resolved issues with idle NPC animations.

Crafting recipes adjusted for easier Christmas tree preparation.

Resolved issue where items placed in hands would not correctly remember their original inventory position.

Resolved issue where the battery charger would not work correctly.

Resolved issue where item decay would not work correctly.

Resolved multiple crafting issues, including fishing line recognition and stacked item consumption.

Resolved issue where stacked and usable items would show incorrect use counts, weight values, or crafting behavior.

Increased sidecar bike improvised tire grip by 50%.

Resolved client crash issue when inflating the dinghy.

Improved item combining and auto-stacking in backpacks, chests, and vehicles.

Improved vehicle stability, preventing floating or stacked vehicles after destruction.

Twitch drop items now inherit the health of the original item used for crafting.

Resolved issue where items with usages would bug out when interacting with crafting, traders, etc.

Improved weapon handling animations and grips on armed NPCs.

Resolved issue where rapidly quick swapping in high-latency cases could cause an item to duplicate.

Resolved issue where magazines would appear empty in vehicle inventory after relog.

Resolved issue where repair actions would not work correctly when in inventory slots.

Resolved issue where loot puppets would get stuck near water.

Adjusted armed NPC loot drops based on player feedback.

Increased Russian font size for better readability.

Resolved inconsistencies in some holster slots.

All Twitch drop items are now sellable for the same value as their original items.

Resolved issue where refrigerators would not preserve food items correctly.

Resolved multiple vehicle animation and interaction issues, including seat switching and attachment calculations.

Enhanced methods for defining and setting custom zones, including a new UI for drawing zones on the map.

New multipliers for armed NPCs' health, damage, and speed, along with limping options.

New UI allows for easier management of zone settings and visibility options.

New maximum and minimum limits for Dinghies and Sidecar bikes on servers.

Existing zones will retain area settings but may reset other configurations; users advised to back up settings.

Introduction of various new server settings for private server owners, including NPC health and damage multipliers.

The Sidecar bike and Dinghy have been added, with new capabilities and controls.

New options for displaying squad emblems on bases and clothing patches have been added.

A major rework of the inventory system with new features such as joining/splitting items directly in chests and a search option.

Introduction of the Tommy gun and a new survival knife, along with a set of female clothing.

Armed NPCs have received new behavior upgrades, including improved spawning and tactics during combat.

A new branch called Public Alpha has been launched on Steam for players to test the December update.

Puppets now limp when taking damage to the legs, and a new type of puppet, the loot puppet, has been introduced.

Developed modular elements including walls and metal structures.

Implemented updates for stacking items and trader icon tooltips.

Worked on loot puppet packages and adjustments to NPC loot.

Addressed bugs related to emblems and custom zones.

Ongoing improvements and refinements to the inventory system.

Polished and updated assets for police stations.

Updated audio for Sidecar engine, Tommy Gun, and MAC-10 malfunctions.

Created blueprints for construction sites.

Implemented fixes related to game crashes.

Fixed issues related to Sidecar physics and mounted weapon animations.

Resolved issues with loot puppets and idle animations for armed NPCs.

More vehicles now spawn in a drivable state.

Traders' inventories will be empty until items are sold to them.

Loot divided into categories based on POIs to reduce clutter.

Regular holiday content added to the live build.

General loot drop rates increased to compensate for reduced spawners.

Players can access the PTE branch through Steam properties.

Vehicle parts are now more logically distributed across the map.

Loot distribution adjusted based on POI style and lore.

Secret bunkers now guarantee valuable gear instead of RNG.

100% chance of receiving loot from locked lockers.

A new branch of SCUM for all players to preview upcoming changes and provide feedback.

Traders will no longer have endless stock; players must sell items to traders to fill their inventory.

Loot has been divided and distributed across the map to enhance the looting mechanic.

Specific vehicles will spawn in designated locations, increasing the goal-oriented aspect of obtaining them.

Sound engineers are creating sounds related to the inventory rework.

Ongoing bug fixes related to NPCs and the inventory system.

Continued work on additional NPC server settings and advanced movement capabilities.

Developers are preparing a significant rework of the inventory system.

Improvements to mod support.

Introduction of a sidecar bike featuring a weapon station.

Work is underway on a new type of clothing.

Development of new animations for the Tommy gun and sidecar bike.

Changes being made to the textures of the AK-15.

Addressed the issue where projectile velocity would sometimes not be as it should be.

Resolved an issue where crafting blueprints could crash the server.

New modular elements have been added.

Continued improvements to mod support.

Refining NPC behavior and implementing a loot system for armed NPCs.

Ongoing server optimization efforts.

Full overhaul of both the holsters panel and the main inventory panel.

Development of dinghy functionality.

Focus on bug fixes, volume edits, and recordings for inventory item handling.

Development of features like the sidecar bike weapon station.

Level designers have updated the clothing damage system.

Advancements made in NPC movement.

Work on new clothing shader support is in progress.

Refining animations for quest UI.

Animation team focused on cinematic trailer work and bug fixes.

Additional improvements to penetration issues.

Prototyping systems for foliage, trees, and zombie behavior are in progress.

The design team is working on armed NPCs.

A system for saving destroyed trees and bushes is being developed.

The team is actively fixing bugs.

The art team is working on the Halloween and Winter main menu rework.

The art team is busy with the gameplay/cinematic trailer.

Development of a weapon station for the sidecar bike is in progress.

Setup for helmet penetration is being developed.

The 2D team is creating level design concepts.

The programming team is focused on the ongoing inventory UI rework.

Fixing bugs where magazines were still paintable.

Adding finishing touches to the Tommy gun.

A master shader for clothing items showcasing a new damage look is in progress.

Ongoing tasks include quest UI animations.

The level design team is fine-tuning the main menu level for Halloween.

The programming team is working on official mod support.

Audio designers are busy with bug fixing and attenuation tweaks.

Improvements to NPC movement are underway for more advanced and balanced behavior.

Soft surface artists are working on new clothing items.

Updating weapon paint UVs.

The design team is focused on NPC upgrades.

Creating modular elements for new industrial buildings.

Continuing work on the Police Station terrain and building.

The programming team has been focused on bug fixing to smooth out the gameplay experience.

Developing sound effects for the Thompson SMG and a new vehicle.

Working on more advanced NPC movement to enhance interactions.

Animation team is working on new hairstyles and seasonal menu elements for Halloween and Christmas.

Each piece of clothing has penetration absorption removed on uncovered areas.

Created human guts for advanced crafting mechanics.

Continuing the inventory rework to improve gameplay mechanics.

The 2D team is working on UI improvements and new level design concepts.

Hard Surface team is developing a Sidecar Bike, knife with flint, and compass.

Setting to control puppets running speed with a multiplier.

Working on overall optimization of various features to ensure smooth rollout of future updates.

Ongoing efforts to address bugs and improve overall quality and consistency of the game world.

Creating sounds for the Thompson SMG and a new vehicle.

A much-requested overhaul of the inventory and user interface to make it more intuitive and user-friendly.

Planning new content including a bottle rework, a knife with flint & compass, and a paint job for the Zündapp.

Resolved the issue where Sentries were stuck in place on Points of Interest (POIs).

Fixed the issue where BB restrictions around prefarbs were too strict.

Fixed patterns not being applied to other prisoners when painting BB elements.

Disabled window light shading for hair until issues are resolved.

Fixed the issue where applying AB bunker server settings was not active on server restart.

Adjusted difficulty levels for Sandbox mode.

Players can now contract a cold or flu based on environmental conditions and interactions.

Significant adjustments to spawn distances and enemy behavior in POIs, enhancing immersion and reducing pop-in occurrences.

New camouflage netting for enhanced base concealment.

Implemented a new material for windows that simulates light passage efficiently.

New boxes at quest givers and mailboxes for item turn-ins to simplify quest completion.

New weapon added to the game, the military Tomahawk.

Introduction of new kitchen items including an improvised oven, storage counters, and a gas lamp.

Introduction of a paint sprayer to streamline the process of applying paint patterns.

NPCs can now limp when injured and react to grenades like flashbangs and tear gas.

Added new sofas, rugs, and storage shelves for base decoration and organization.

Reworked armor mechanics to include bullet penetration and energy loss calculations.

Completed work on encounter manager improvements, exposing more options for server settings customization.

Recording and editing new footstep sounds.

Preparations for the launch of new base-building elements are underway.

Continued efforts to improve NPC reactions to tear gas grenades and flashbangs.

Started work on a rework for the SVD magazine.

Level designers are working on a rework for industrial kitchen cupboards found in restaurants.

Introducing changes to the encounter manager with more customization options for server settings.

Adding details like destruction particles for new base-building elements.

A soft wipe will be implemented on official servers in the upcoming update.

Improvements to armor penetration and bullet penetration mechanics.

Work on the much-anticipated inventory rework has been resumed.

Work on the sound effect for the diseases is underway.

A lot of work has gone into UI improvements and new BB elements.

Continued improvements to female character clothing and assets for head bandana item.

Work on the new diseases and common cold feature has been wrapped up and is currently being tested.

Adding a bayonet to the trench gun.

Significant progress on the long-awaited armor rework.

Ongoing development on diseases and symptoms feature.

Recording and editing new footstep sounds.

Work on the new common cold mechanic continues.

Continued work on cuts, bruises, and puncture character visuals.

Development of wild hunter NPCs for an update later this year.

Work has begun on the much-anticipated inventory rework.

Completion of the military tomahawk and improvised water collector.

Expansion of NPC behaviors including limping and reactions to tear gas and flash grenades.

Ongoing improvements to female character clothing and head bandana item.

Continued work on a plethora of new base-building elements.

Continued work on UI improvements for painting.

Heavy focus on bug fixing across various systems.

Development of a new knife with a built-in flint and compass.

Level designers are working on new terrain and base-building elements.

Improvements made to female character clothing and new items in development.

Hard surface team continues texturing military weapons.

Ongoing bugfixing across various teams.

Continued work on UI improvements mentioned in previous updates.

Focus on improving the encounter system and fixing spawning issues.

Work on the armor rework is ongoing.

Sound team is focused on bugfixing and improving overall sound.

Progress on visual upgrades for cuts and bruises has been made.

Development of the common cold disease and its symptoms is underway.

Fixed the issue where it was not possible to eat directly from chests.

Fixed the issue where you could not bury/unbury in some locations.

Adjusted the level of wind SFX.

Fixed the issue where completing the time-limited quest would not give proper rewards in SP.

Fixed the issue where custom JSON interact quests would require one extra interaction to complete.

Fixed the issue where buried traps were possible to disarm.

Fixed the issue where vehicles would sometimes take too much damage on collision.

Fixed the issue where bullet penetration was overboard in some cases (like BB elements).

Fixed the issue where interacting with the improvised motorcycle wheel would cause the character to freeze in some cases.

Fixed the issue where painted BB elemented would be too bright/candy like.

Fixed the issue where vehicle handling was messed up when driving on some materials.

Fixed the issue where falling sound effects were heard by nearby players already on the ground.

Fixed the issue where it was not possible to enter some rooms in Abandoned bunkers.

Work done on new clothing items and icons for Twitch drop items.

Work has begun on the UI rework for custom zone settings.

Edits made to wind and forest events, including new barefoot footsteps sounds.

Continued work on the encounter manager with fixes for certain spawns.

Designers are playtesting and beginning work on new base building elements.

Optimizations and visual alignment of certain base building elements.

Work on the implementation of visual effects for cuts and bruises on prisoners.

Progress on the disease feature, specifically the common cold and its symptoms.

Finishing up the Military tomahawk axe and texture polish for the Tommy gun and Trench gun.

Strides made in the rework of the armor system.

A hefty amount of bug fixing conducted by programmers.

Ongoing work on the long-awaited inventory rework.

Research is being conducted for the long-awaited hipfire rebalance.

New features for the metabolism system are being developed.

Enhancements are being made to the encounter manager based on player feedback.

Development of the Thompson and trench gun is ongoing.

Work is ongoing for the introduction of new time limited quests.

The 2D team is working on redesigning the UI based on player feedback.

Further work is being done on visual effects for cuts and bruises.

Development of new admin commands is in progress.

Addressing reported issues with encounters and spawners.

The sound team is working on wind sounds and adjusting overall sound levels.

Research has begun on the rework of armor mechanics.

Development of a unified texture for spray painting to optimize performance.

The animation team is focused on fixing bugs and creating new animations.

Work continues on the introduction of new tomahawk axes.

A fix for the wetness issue is scheduled for the upcoming update.

Mod support is under consideration, with updates to be shared in the future.

The option to consume food while sitting down has been implemented.

The hard surface team is creating new weapon models.

Various bug fixes have been addressed by the programming and level design teams.

The programming team has implemented the improvised motorcycle wheel into the game for QA testing.

Animators are working on new animations for the Faceroll Smasher and the Military Shovel.

An inventory rework is planned to be implemented by the end of the year.

The sound team is working on audio for NPCs and recording new footstep audio.

A melee rework has been confirmed as a significant future addition to the game.

Further tweaks to the encounter manager are planned for future updates.

An unspecified issue has been fixed and will be included in an upcoming update.

The soft surface team is working on new clothing and NPC models.

Made adjustments to various UI audio elements.

Added contact shadow support to improve character visuals under dynamic lighting.

Implemented a new admin command related to hunts.

Resolved a crash issue related to the dropship and foliage.

Working on an improvised wheel item to assist with faster repairs and mobilization.

Designing a new time-limited quest for an upcoming update.

Continued recording of sounds for barefoot footsteps.

Reworked sounds for camper doors.

Introduced new symptoms including common cold, fevers, and stuffed noses.

Implemented fake global illumination to enhance depth and atmosphere in building interiors.

Added a logging system to track NPC kills.

Enabled first-person aiming while using a bow.

Developing new military tomahawk and improvised tomahawk items.

Introduced new animations for the axe and shovel items.

Continued efforts in bug fixing across various teams.

New military shovel and tomahawk items are being developed.

Editing of water and sea sound effects.

A new Tommy Gun item is being introduced.

Corrections made to the Journal UI.

An improvised wheel item is being developed to aid vehicle repairs.

New barefoot footsteps sound effects recorded.

Corrections made to the mobile phone UI for better quest distinction.

Visual effects for cuts and bruises on characters have been implemented.

Changes made to the directional wind and roofless vehicle wind effects.

Work has begun on a new infections and diseases system.

Preparation for a new Twitch drop campaign.

New official global servers are being opened to allow players to connect without ping limits.

Watchdogs system will now be enabled on all official servers to prevent ping limit avoidance.

New recordings for barefoot footsteps and improved directional wind sounds.

Addressing a bug where guns jam at full or nearly full health.

Design work on new diseases and armor classes is ongoing.

Fresh gear and wardrobe pieces are being introduced.

New military models are being developed for the game.

Optimizing areas of the map and fixing various bugs.

Smoother transitions and cleaner interactions in animations.

Improvements made to backend database stability.

Testing new visual upgrades for clearer mission data and event information.

Addressed persistent issues with fall damage and throwing mechanics.

The throwing mechanics are being improved to reduce jankiness.

Enhancements made to sound effects for footsteps and gas mask breathing.

Players can now eat and drink while resting, improving immersion, especially for role-play servers.

Preparation for new features including reworking armor classes and specific loot tables for radioactive zone NPCs.

The team is focused on fixing numerous bugs to enhance the overall game experience.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #2 - Singapore to SCUM Server Official #5 - Singapore.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #4 - US East to SCUM Server Official #12 - US East.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #2 - US East to SCUM Server Official #10 - US East.

Resolved the issue where the game would stutter when traveling at fast speeds.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #1 - Singapore to SCUM Server Official #4 - Singapore.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #2 - EU West to SCUM Server Official #1 - EU West.

Changed several official server names to avoid confusion regarding their official status.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #4 - EU West to SCUM Server Official #3 - EU West.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #3 - EU West to SCUM Server Official #2 - EU West.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #3 - US East to SCUM Server Official #11 - US East.

Changed from SCUM Server Official Hardcore #1 - Europe to SCUM Server Official Hardcore #2 - Europe.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #1 - Europe (was 01) to SCUM Server Official #11 - Europe.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #1 - US East to SCUM Server Official #9 - US East.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #1 - Australia to SCUM Server Official #7 - Australia.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #2 - US West to SCUM Server Official #11 - US West.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #1 - US West to SCUM Server Official #10 - US West.

Changed from SCUM Server Official #5 - EU West to SCUM Server Official #4 - EU West.

Resolved the issue where items, chests, and containers in the vicinity would sometimes not show up properly.

Addressed the issue where an error message would spam the server log.

Servers with unknown region set will now show up properly when filter is set to all servers.

Updated weight multipliers and base values for encounters.

Fixed the issue where you could not repair tractors chassis.

Adjusted audio levels of musical instruments and footsteps.

Fixed the issue where loading gear with borderline weight limit would still show as overburdened.

Fixed the issue where cutting up Improvised bulletproof armor would give rags instead of metal scraps.

Fixed the issue where food and water indicators would lose their warning highlight after relog.

Fixed the issue where Kinglet duster could not be flipped if filled with loot.

Fixed the issue where all clothing layers would start to get wet in conditions instead of outer layers only.

Included new protection methods against people avoiding ping limits, available for server owners to enable.

Fixed the issue where player character would slide when crouched and free looking.

Lvl 2 NPCs now carry #35 pound bow instead of #30 pound bow.

Fixed the issue where admin would not be able to remove locks in safe zones.

Mobile Phone will now show notifications only when turned on.

Added a new prompt, warning players when crafting with items that hold other items to confirm the action.

Fixed the issue where you could craft a dildo from a metal scrap and a rag.

Fixed the issue where servers launched through Steam would have connection problems.

Increased capacity of oak wine barrels.

Fixed the issue where some cooking recipes would not start.

Fixed the issue where lockers would sometimes require multiple lockpicking attempts in SP.

Fixed the issue where it was possible to build bases on old edges of safe zones.

Fixed the issue where Rastaman backpack version would have wrong inventory capacity.

Fixed the issue where attempting to cook and have time of day speed set to 0 would freeze the game.

Fixed the issue where armed NPCs would continue to attack dead razors.

Improved encounter spawning system distance check, now detecting not only encounter relevant players but all players near or in the zone.

Fixed the issue where PvP multipliers would not affect explosive arrows and flamethrowers.

Fixed the issue where you could not repair the tractor carriage.

Fixed the issue where sentry damage blocked in zones would not work correctly.

Default outpost setting for dropship encounter spawning is now set to block instead of ignore.

Fixed the issue where admins could not remove locks from vehicles in safe zones.

Fixed the issue where trader currency balance was out of sync.

Fixed the issue when spawning a Rager vehicle with a full argument would spawn it with 2 storage racks instead of one.

Fixed the issue where phoenix tears would sometimes cause a server crash.

Fixed the issue where kamikaze tactic towards a sentry was a viable tactic.

A new pattern to paint items as part of community celebration.

Setting trader funds to unlimited will now display the infinity symbol in the sell panel.

Fixed the issue where footwear would not lose durability when pushing vehicles.

Fixed the issue where vehicles would fall through the map when going in photo mode.

Fixed the issue where chest and vehicle owner text would not properly update when in drone mode.

Fixed the issue where wrong head mesh would spawn when looting a puppet head.

Fixed the issue where you could not see items in vicinity when spawned on bottom shelves of tables or equivalent.

Fixed the issue where some dances would not spend stamina when used.

Fixed the issue where aiming from vehicles, character arms would clip through.

Added setting to disable the encounter system.

Fixed the issue where the quest 'Island Coms' was not auto completable with a phone.

Fixed the issue where stuffed peppers were in the incorrect category.

Adjusted water resistance factor to footwear.

Added the ability to show/hide turret range arcs when they are still blueprints.

Fixed the issue where you could not place pots on grills.

Fixed the issue where hatch door frame would not be painted.

Fixed the issue where sand bag would sometimes get destroyed if used from inventory to fill a blueprint.

Fixed the issue where you could not remove the front storage rack from RIS vehicle.

Fixed the issue where it was possible to destroy some BB elements with just stone knives.

Possible fix for server crash after banning a player.

Fixed the issue where setting PvP damage to 0 would still give players wounds from damage.

Reduced the time to cook all meals by 50%.

Fixed the issue when spawning a Laika vehicle with a full argument would spawn it with missing elements.

Updated IP geolocating for the Server Browser.

Over 31,000 self-hosted servers have been detected since the launch of 1.0, indicating strong community engagement.

A new map has been introduced along with bunkers, with ongoing monitoring of player feedback regarding their functionality.

Reports of issues with the NPC spawning system are being looked into, with requests for player feedback to assist in troubleshooting.

The developers are actively engaging with the community to address feedback and improve the game experience.

New NPC threats have been added to the game, with plans for further refinement based on player feedback.

The official release of SCUM version 1.0 has occurred, marking a significant milestone for the game.

Fixed the issue where prefarb stoves and refrigerators would disappear.

Fixed ping limit on global official servers.

Fixed the issue where admins were not able to log in their servers when they were full.

Fixed the issue where HC servers had 3rd person enabled.

Temp adjusted trench foot gain (nerfed) due to wetness bug.

Fixed the issue where you could not hear other players' voice lines.

Fixed the issue where admins could not remove locks with admin unlock.

Fixed the issue where PvE servers were not set correctly.

Fixed global raiding times on official servers.

Fixed the issue where solo/duo servers squad limit was not set correctly.

Optimizations prevent vehicles from falling through terrain or buildings when driving at high speed.

Fixed various issues causing client and server crashes.

New armed NPCs roam the island, adding unpredictability to gameplay in SP, PVE, and PvP modes.

All weapons have received new textures and improved animations.

Players can now host their own servers with customizable settings.

The Deluxe edition is now available for players who wish to enhance their SCUM Survival experience.

A new wetness system affects terrain, gear, and visibility, with terrain drying procedurally after rain.

Numerous gameplay bugs have been fixed, including issues with vehicles, items, and NPC interactions.

The entire island has been reworked, featuring revamped POIs, new greenery, a foliage system, and a snow biome shoreline.

Players can now create their own quests for servers or single-player games.

A comprehensive pass on item names and descriptions across multiple languages.

Enhanced tutorials, searchable codex, and better tips for new players.

New secret bunkers require a keycard for entry and offer lower loot but a safer option for gearing up.

The Mariner seaplane and Tractor vehicle return with new configurations.

A completely new server browser with filters and a favorites system has been implemented.

Server owners can now manage settings and jsons with in-game UI after adding their Steam ID.

With the release of 1.0, SCUM server files will be available in the tools section of the Steam library for all owners.

List of blueprint name changes provided for server owners to update their settings.

A new json for Quest modification will allow server owners to create new quests for their communities.

Server owners will have the option to launch their servers without Battleye if desired.

Two new trailers were released to celebrate the upcoming launch.

The finals of the SCUM Survivors Showdown will take place on Saturday at 20:00 CEST.

The full launch of SCUM is set for June 17th, 2025.

Fixed the issue where servers would not show up in server browser.

Fixed the issue where some official servers would not be labeled as official.

Implemented a potential fix for the issue where you could not connect to certain servers after server restart, including extra logging for better understanding.

Switched from Easy Anti-Cheat to Battleye for improved anti-cheat conditions and server control.

The inventory rework is highly requested but will not be implemented before the 1.0 release.

Some seasonal content may be introduced, but nothing major is planned before 1.0.

The old spawning system has been replaced with a new encounter system that improves overall performance.

A full wipe of characters and stats will occur to ensure proper implementation of changes and a level playing field.

Requests for puppet movement speed adjustments are being considered for future updates.

Official mod support will not be included in the 1.0 release but may be considered for future updates.

Updates have been made to the map and settlements to enhance immersion.

NPCs will serve as an additional threat and will carry loot for players who defeat them.

The puppet spawn mechanics have been modified and tweaked for better functionality.

Made adjustments to the Rager's front window armor and improvements to its attachments.

The sound team is continuing work on NPC voiceovers.

Resolved issues related to vehicle loading hitches.

Adjusted DEENA's Task to ensure new players don't die before starting on the island.

Progress made on implementing new anti-cheat capabilities.

The hard surface team has improved materials for the raft and refined vehicle physics.

Animators are working on new cinematics and are also heavily focused on bug fixing.

The sound team is focused on bug fixing, NPC voiceovers, and new sounds for specific actions.

The game design team is primarily focused on bug fixing.

The soft surface team and 2D team are focused on testing and bug fixing the UI.

Level designers are focused on cleaning up old and new bugs on the map.

The programming team has dedicated extensive efforts to bug fixing to ensure smoother gameplay.

Addressing the issue of guns jamming at 100% and the condition of magazines and ammunition affecting this.

Ongoing work to optimize the game for a smoother experience ahead of the full release.

Fixes related to issues with the tractors icon in the server browser.

Bug fixes related to DEENA's voiceovers.

New entries added to the codex to enhance the onboarding process.

Various graphical fixes implemented in the game.

Working on a wide range of optimizations for smoother gameplay.

Various localization fixes applied to the game.

Changes made to the codex, including new entries and loot tables for armed NPCs.

Improvements made to the criminal record screen.

Various bug fixes and improvements made to the encounter manager.

Developed new tasks for Deena to improve onboarding for new players.

Bugfixing efforts focused on polishing weapon animations and grips.

Introduced tractor vehicle attachments to the map.

Several changes and improvements made to tutorial tasks.

Implemented distant LODs for landscape foliage to improve visuals.

Added group spawners for NPCs to enhance gameplay.

Focused on bugfixing Deena's voiceovers and environmental sounds.

Reworked asphalt and landscape roads for better aesthetics.

Further optimizations and bug fixes are being implemented for vehicles.

The programming team has been focused on bug fixing across various aspects of the game.

Game designers are focused on bug fixing and improving armed NPCs.

Level Designers are committed to fixing bugs and ensuring map elements are correctly placed.

Animators are polishing weapon animations and fixing related bugs.

A new and more serious anti-cheat system is planned for introduction next month.

The sound team is also engaged in bug fixing alongside arranging vocal lessons.

Drones will now be invisible when logging in, after pressing X they will go back to their old default state.

Fixed the issue with flying gardens.

Fixed a very rare bug where map would be completely white.

Fixed issues with asphalt roads in the game.

Refined the landscape wetness function for improved realism.

Enhanced the ocean opacity map for better visuals.

Added new survival tips and codex pages to enhance gameplay.

Implemented a fix for first-person shadows.

Enhanced the tutorial UI highlighting for better guidance.

Introduced new optimizations for the Rager character.

Improved item level of detail (LOD) for better performance.

Made improvements to the game's localization.

Worked on various bug fixes and reworks related to weapon animations.

Reworked the tire repair kit for better functionality.

Addressed various issues related to rain and wetness mechanics.

A new crafting item that allows players to hide effectively in urban areas.

Corrected a bug where fire sources would be destroyed if a lighter was nearby.

Resolved an exploit that allowed players to farm grenades on Sentries.

Introduction of POCKETHOST as a new option for renting SCUM servers.

Resolved the issue where fish would disappear if nothing was in holsters when choosing to keep or release them.

The b/w polka dot clothing has been refreshed and is back in the game.

Resolved the issue where drones would teleport unexpectedly.

Corrected a bug that allowed players to crawl in Aim Down Sights while in prone position.

Implemented various fixes to address server crashes.

Added options to delete inactive players and banned players from the server database.

A new bow designed for stealthy gameplay, ideal for taking out puppets or players quietly.

Enhancements made to rain and wetness effects in the game.

Enhancements made to the anti-cheat system.

Working on additional options for server owners and new Deena tasks.

An inordinate amount of bug fixes conducted across various teams.

Adjusted the range of some two-handed melee weapons, increasing their reach.

Improvements made to the NPC spawning mechanic.

Various optimizations to overall server functionality.

Fixed grip issues for various items in the game.

Reworking and fixing bugs related to vehicle armor.

Introduction of a new high-loot POI in the game.

Improvements made to weather effects animations, specifically rain.

Reworking of environmental sounds and fixing various bugs.

Major improvements to the server browser functionality.

The design team is actively working on fixing various bugs in the game.

The animation team is working on new animations related to weapons.

The sound department is focused on improving environmental sound effects.

Significant progress has been made on various UI improvements.

Significant progress has been made in the anti-cheat department.

Work is ongoing to allow NPCs to enter SCUM island.

The hard surface team is focusing on optimization to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Once caught cheating, players are permanently banned from the game.

Progress is being made to bring back the tractor in a modular form.

The sound team is addressing various bugs.

New mechanics related to garden health are being developed.

The animation team is focusing on resolving weapon-related issues.

The programming team is focused on resolving various bugs.

The hard surface team is working on the trench gun and a Zündapp-inspired motorcycle.

Work is ongoing to ensure the Kinglet Mariner is active in the game.

The programming team is working on optimizations for the Sentry.

Progress is being made on the redesign of the phone UI.

The team is working on enhancements to the anti-cheat system.

The QA/CM team is focused on ensuring no bugs remain.

Enhancements are being made to the movement capabilities of armed NPCs.

Level Design team is busy with bug fixing and polishing their work.

The programming team is focused on bug fixing and optimization.

The sound team is working on improving weapon sounds.

Further work has been done on the UI front.

Players can alter JSON files for customization.

New functionality for the garden's health has been implemented.

The highly anticipated Kinglet Mariner has been introduced.

Continued work on the TV base and WW2 bunkers.

Further improvements have been made to the movement of armed NPCs.

Further work on rock textures and NPCs is ongoing.

Progress has been made on the implementation of new anti-cheat measures.

Animators are focused on fixing bugs.

UI designer is working on a redesign for the mobile phone UI.

Rework being conducted on the overall look of the rain and the terrain affected by it.

Majority of the level design team is focused on bug fixing and testing.

Continued rework of BB fortifications, Zeljava entrance, storage hangar, airfield runway material, and river layers.

The programming team is heavily focused on bug fixing.

Improvements implemented regarding trophy and weapon rack snapping on loophole walls and hatch floors.

Work on preparation for a new character for animators.

Sound team is working on a variety of weapon sounds and bug fixes.

Work started on adding health functionality for the garden to function as a proper base building element.

Continued work on melee combat functionality for armed NPCs.

Focus on optimizing certain assets and UV maps, as well as retexturing existing models.

Repair, plant and defuse interactions were not available while on ladders.

Puppets will now react accordingly when taking damage from flame throwers.

Optimized server loading time and network load for some BB elements.

Puppets would not attack players in big rafts.

A rare server crash could occur when refueling vehicles.

Players exiting vehicles could sometimes cause a server crash.

Refilling turrets with multiple ammo types would sometimes crash the server.

Max running speed of skinny and normal puppets has been lowered.

Settings applied inside overlapped custom zones in server settings now prioritize the smallest zone.

Addressed a rare server crash relating to wheelbarrows.

Ending vehicle service on a car jack would crash the server.

Players had non-interactable expired quests when looking at the Questbook.

Addressed a rare client crash when interacting with gardens.

Puppets now move better around stairs and elevated positions.

The sound team is working on a variety of weapon sounds.

Added interactions such as lockpicking and planting explosives for prisoners on ladders.

The Zeljava platform is being reworked, and dirt road textures have been improved.

Tweaks made to puppet behavior when players attack them with a flamethrower.

Some doors in bunkers are being replaced with self-closing ones.

Multiple UI improvements and additions for better localization support, including subtitles for trader and DLC character dialogues.

Additional admin commands are being developed for private server owners.

The hard surface team has been reworking the Kar 98 and finalizing the AKM/RPK.

Textures and setup for the new Zündapp-inspired motorcycle are being finalized.

Player collisions are being modified in custom zones to enhance gameplay.

A sneak peek at the new bow weapon has been shared.

Significant effort has been invested in bug fixing across various teams.

Foliage is being further optimized for better performance.

New tooltips are being added to improve localization.

The sound team is working on new weapon sound effects.