What changed in SCUM in 2026

Corrected issues with server settings descriptions and damage settings.

The November update will see the return of the revamped tattoo system, allowing players to express their stories.

Fixed invisible collision issues blocking doors in the Abandoned Bunker.

Resolved various character animation issues, including visibility of eating animations.

Players can now access more than 60 tattoo designs with an expanded placement system.

The update will introduce controller support, with ongoing improvements based on player feedback.

Fixed multiple level design issues across the map, including collision and visual inconsistencies.

Photo Mode is now accessible to every player at no additional cost, allowing for in-game photography.

The update will include various quality-of-life improvements to enhance the overall experience.

Addressed multiple issues with vehicle collisions, including getting stuck and unexpected damage.

Photo mode, previously part of the Supporter pack, will now be available to all players.

The Halloween quest will run until the end of November, allowing players to complete it for rewards.

Official support for joining multiplayer servers on Linux devices, including Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

The update will include further balance changes as part of ongoing improvements.

Resolved clipping issues with the Photo Mode camera in multiplayer.

Fixed multiple interface issues, including incorrect item descriptions and missing icons.

Corrected issues where certain weapons did not behave as expected in terms of damage.

Resolved issues where foliage was not removed properly when base building elements were placed.

Resolved various interaction issues, including stuck players and incorrect cooking behaviors.

The team will increase focus on bug fixes and stability, with more frequent hotfixes expected.

Linux and Steam Deck players will officially be able to join multiplayer servers through Proton.

Players can now use controllers to play the game, including for fighting, driving, and fishing.

Fixed a bug where the Sit interaction prompt did not appear when looking at seats on one side of the train.

Fixed a bug where quests disappeared from the journal immediately after being accepted at the General Goods Trader.

Fixed a bug where vehicles continued taking damage from collisions even when zone settings were set to Block.

Fixed a bug where the flame clipped out of the Gas Lantern in first-person view with higher FOV settings.

Fixed a bug where invisible collision prevented characters from shooting.

Fixed a bug where plants had incorrect collision, causing bears to climb over them.

Fixed multiple smaller issues with the foliage under base building elements.

Fixed a bug where chat messages appeared at the bottom of the screen instead of below the chat box.

Fixed a bug where gas pumps did not cast visible shadows under certain lighting conditions.

Fixed issue where collisions between certain vehicle types failed to apply damage.

Fixed issue where grass could reappear under base floors after leaving and returning to the area.

Fully grown garden plants now harvest consistently.

Fixed issue where grass removed by base building elements could reappear or shift position.

Fixed various issues causing character clothing to clip or appear invisible.

Limited-time Halloween quest and rewards available until the end of November.

Unlock Coffin Bed, Hanging Jack-o'-Lantern, Candleholders, and Cooking Cauldron through the Halloween quest.

Fixed issue where players could become stuck in an endless falling animation near the bunker.

Hotfix deployed to address player connection and ban-list checks causing server slowdowns.

Fixed issue where pulling a fish ashore while walking backward could break the fishing line.

Tattoo System, controller support, and Photo Mode coming in a separate update after Halloween.

Fixed issue where an invisible wall blocked the space between the road and sidewalk in Prkno.

Fixed collisions with chickens and rabbits that launched players and vehicles into the air.

Fixed issue where lockers could become locked again without replenishing loot.

Fixed issue preventing access to existing Sandbox characters when launching without an internet connection.

Fixed an issue where circling bird flocks spawned at incorrect locations.

Fixed an issue where fishing rods were positioned incorrectly when dragged on the ground or from the inventory.

Fixed an issue where players wearing a headlamp could be visible in the dark even when it was switched off.

Fixed an issue where Angler Waders were cut off beneath the Bulletproof Vest and clipped through female characters’ bodies.

Fixed an issue where vehicle engine idle sounds could be heard from too far away.

Fixed an issue where the Master Hunter Mask clipped through other clothing items.

Fixed an issue where catfish could only be caught in lakes instead of also being available in rivers.

Fixed an issue where birds in a flock could appear stuck together when spawning too close to one another.

Adjusted the position and size of the chat and message widgets.

Fixed an issue where crickets did not spawn on the Island.

Fixed an issue where a fishing spot in the radioactive zone remained active at all times.

Fixed an issue where processing Radioactive Carp yielded excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium.

Fixed an issue where a nocked arrow could become unusable and remain stuck on the bow after the bow was dropped and picked up again.

Fixed an issue where the player’s hand clipped through the Specialist Angler Rod and Reel, including while casting.

Fixed an issue where the casting prompt displayed the default left mouse button binding instead of the player’s custom binding.

Fixed an issue where changing a squad’s name caused its emblem to disappear from the squad list.

Fixed an issue where changes to a squad’s name, emblem, information or message took too long to appear in the squad list.

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to bypass much of the fishing minigame and catch fish faster than intended.

Fixed an issue where entering an aeroplane in single-player automatically applied the handbrake, preventing movement or take-off until it was manually released.

Fixed an issue where players could gain Survival skill XP in Safe Zones when 'Allow Skill Gain in Safe Zones' was disabled.

Fixed an issue where fishing lines could be cast through buildings.

Fixed an issue where Specialist Angler Pack fishing attachments appeared in trader searches for players who did not own the pack.

Corrected the descriptions of Fishing Lines and Fishing Line Pieces following the fishing rework.

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 players could attach fishing accessories to a rod without a reel, leaving them unable to fish.

Fixed an issue where voice chat displayed the player’s Steam name instead of their in-game name.

Fixed an issue where Specialist Angler Waders and Boots clipped through other clothing items.

Fixed an issue where Abandoned Bunker timers and the number of active bunkers could be restored incorrectly after a server restart.

Fixed an issue where the weed dying animation did not consistently play when using herbicide in multiplayer.

Fixed an issue where the Apex Predator Jacket clipped through the Bulletproof Vest and Armor Tactical Vest.

Fixed 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 unfinished base building blueprints could interrupt jumps and cause players to fall.

Fixed an issue where the Corn Fish Bait recipe produced the same amount of bait regardless of the remaining uses of Canned Corn.

Fixed an issue where Specialist Angler Pack fishing lines had different tolerance values from their standard counterparts.

Fixed an issue where wearing any colour variant of the SCUM Event Shirt deformed male characters’ arms.

Fixed an issue where the Fish Face emote showed the wrong DLC in the emote wheel.

Corrected the Angler Waders item allocation: the yellow version is now part of the Specialist Angler Pack, while the green version is available to all players.

Fixed an issue where the fishing line was misaligned when attached to the Specialist Angler Fishing Reel.

Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor remained in text input mode after closing the 'Set Name' interaction, instead of returning to the centre of the screen for camera control.

Fixed an issue where fishing reels could fail to register mouse wheel input at higher frame rates.

Fixed an issue where multiple flocks of birds would spawn and fly towards the same bird point of interest.

Clothing now accumulates dirt at a rate of 5% per hour instead of 20%.

The Apex Hunt arena at the TEC1 Research Facility is now available for Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.

Fixed issues causing networking warnings and slow loading of base elements.

Three tiers of new Fishing Quests available, rewarding players with Fame and cash.

Resolved issues where items stored in damaged clothing or inventory could disappear.

Fixed various issues related to fishing line breaks and equipment loss.

Multiple server crashes related to player actions and quest completions have been fixed.

Updated HUD makes line tension and bait condition easier to follow.

New clothing can be crafted from Mutant Animal materials.

Resolved an issue preventing quest progress from loading correctly for some players.

Resolved an issue that prevented quest progress from loading and displaying correctly for some players.

Implemented temporary backend solution for Twitch Drops.

Second Triangle Twig Foundation was not placeable on the opposite side of a Twig Wall.

Level 3 (metal) Triangle Foundations were not upgradeable to Level 4 (brick).

Locks removed from a Barba while in water were disappearing instead of being returned to the player.

Players were unable to spawn DLC items they owned.

Issue occurred on female characters using the 1-1-5 (skinny) body settings.

Crab Apples, Dates, Plums, and Watermelons were not available for use.

Bear would become stuck in an elevated position when blocked by a player.

Objective did not progress after leaving and re-entering the Apex Facility.

Allows players to provide additional information and submit a report after the game crashes.

Allowed players to crawl under the map.

Quests were being completed during active events by using event weapons.

Issue occurred when worn without Trousers.

Bear remained aggroed on the player who triggered it.

Command was previously unavailable.

Located at the entrance to the trader zone.

Digesting food now temporarily increases Energy Burn Rate based on food type.

New system activates buffs and debuffs based on nutrient levels in the player's diet.

Resolved crashes occurring during voice chat and quest interactions.

Enter an underground TEC1 Research Facility with new challenges and loot.

Cooking times reduced for all recipes except four smoked recipes, with timers now showing real-world time.

New cooking option allows preparation of meals without equipment, including 15 new recipes.

New condition applied upon respawning that affects health and performance based on severity.

New quests added that focus on hunting mutant bears, including Tier 3 and Tier 4 hunts.

Addressed exploits that allowed rapid skill progression and vehicle destruction in Safe Zones.

New outfit pack available for purchase, includes a complete outfit set and a bone tomahawk.

Multiple fixes for UI issues, including interaction problems and incorrect item descriptions.

Items were incorrectly attributed to the Luis Moncada DLC instead of Twitch Drops.

Certain items were clipping through the boots when worn by female characters.

Grilled Rabbit Leg now occupies correct inventory space.

Each variant now displays its correct color instead of appearing black.

Doctor trader charged the same price for every tier of upgrade.

Destruction sound could be heard across the entire Island.

Resolved clipping and visibility issues with clothing items.

Now produces five Small Wooden Sticks weighing 0.1 kg each instead of three 0.5 kg sticks.

Resolved issues with boats bouncing or sinking unnaturally and steering problems.

Survival Tips now correctly refer to tutorials instead of hunting tasks.

Now provides the same capacity as a Metal Chest instead of a Wooden Chest.

Master Hunter quests can now be accessed without completing a regular Hunter trader quest first.

Items became invisible after being recovered from a corpse.

Fixed a bug where the ‘Welcome to the Island’ survival tip would ask the player to open the ‘Tasks’ tab, which is now called ‘Tutorials’.

Fixed a client crash that could occur when another player took the last bite of food.

Fixed a bug where the Bait Feeder could be moved by crouching and clipping through it.

Fixed a bug where an incorrect grip was applied to the Hunter Recurve Bow.

Fixed a bug where the Deer Skull Trophy crafting recipe incorrectly required a Doe Head.

Fixed a bug where the Hunting Quiver’s description did not identify it as a quest reward.

Fixed a bug where vehicles could be accessed through base building floors from adjacent levels.

Fixed a bug where players would be unable to adjust the zoom on the Hunter Monocular.

Fixed a bug where the survival tip for Hunting tutorials contained minor wording errors.

Fixed 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 kill quests would not be completed if the target was initially damaged using an incorrect weapon type.

Made changes to address client crashes when driving vehicles at high speed.

Fixed a bug where the Blackline Compound Bow string sight would be misaligned with the front sight.

Fixed a server crash that could occur if a client closed the game immediately after initiating a connection.

Fixed a bug where the Duck Target and Stone Arrowhead charms would have incorrect prices and Fame Point requirements.

Fixed a bug where aiming with the Ripper Bow would be offset.

Fixed a bug where the camera would clip through the VHS2 while firing in ADS mode.

Fixed a bug where the character’s finger would clip through the Hunter Recurve Bow.

Fixed a bug where loot could not be moved from a Cargo Drop into the player’s inventory.

Fixed a bug where the Tracksuit Top would take up more inventory space than the Tactical Sweater.

Fixed a bug where spawning a Camouflage Jacket would instead spawn a black and orange variant with collision issues.

Fixed an issue where the Apex Predator Ivory Hunter 85 was unavailable on servers with mines and traps disabled.

New mutant deer, boar, and wolves introduced, along with the Master Hunter offering three tiers of hunting quests.

Fixed various bugs related to weapon animations and positioning.

Official servers now support up to 80 players, increased from the previous limit of 64.

Resolved issues where animals took too little damage from firearms and other related bugs.

Fixed various bugs related to base building blueprints and level design issues.

A new standalone tutorial experience designed to help players learn essential survival skills before entering the Island.

Resolved issues with vehicle spawning and disappearance in Sandbox mode.

Multiple UI bugs fixed, including low-resolution icons and overlapping crafting component lists.

Fixed bugs related to quest item delivery and terrain properties.

Players can now drop all items at once and pick up all items from the vicinity or trader depots in a single action.

New DLC pack available, featuring exclusive gear, weapons, and customization options.

Wildlife has returned to the Island, providing new hunting opportunities.

A new quest related to the anniversary of the game has been added.

Players can honor their fallen comrades with tombstones across the Island.

Players can now create meals using basic ingredients, showcasing culinary skills.

Fixed a bug where a pop-up would appear for a split second and then disappear when connecting to a server for the first time.

Fixed a bug where a cut-off between body and head textures would be visible in the character creator.

The number of animals in the world has been reduced by modifying global density settings.

Fixed a bug where inventory item movement would be blocked when attempting to move it either right or down.

Fixed a bug where base building element coloring would not be saved in the database.

Fixed a bug where items from the inventory would visually disappear upon entering a vehicle.

Fixed a bug where the context menu for the Gas Lantern would display 'Gasoline Required' instead of 'Container Full'.

The maximum number of flags per person has been increased to 100.

Fixed a bug that allowed crafted chests to be sold for money.

Fixed a bug where certain base building elements were missing the 'Paint' option.

Fixed a bug where animals would use their far-distance LOD when viewed through a scope even though they are physically close.

Added new detections for the anti-cheat violation manager.

Fixed a bug where hovering over any base building blueprint would cause item icons to disappear or display incorrectly.

Fixed a bug where animals could leave tracks on cement roads.

Fixed a bug where animals sometimes would not receive headshot damage from a large caliber weapon.

Fixed a server crash that could occur when spilling liquids out of containers.

Fixed a bug which made some items in the inventory immovable.

Fixed a bug which caused weapon attachments to be dropped to the ground when removed via quick access.

Fixed a bug which would disconnect players from the game after making a big purchase at a trader.

Fixed a bug where the character would stand up when reloading the MAC-10 while mounted on the RIS or Dirtbike.

Fixed a bug where the Hunter85 paint would appear transparent or faded.

The maximum number of non-virtual animals in the world has been reduced from 800 to 500.

Fixed a bug where quest item turn-in containers could break inventory item icons and interactions by making them disappear or corrupted.

Fixed a bug where the MAC-10 magazine color would not change when painting the entire weapon.

Fixed a bug where aiming with the RPG-7 was offset while aiming down the sight.

New recipes added for cooking basic ingredients into meals without needing a cooking book.

A quest to earn the Carbon Hunter Ironpaw weapon skin runs until July 31.

Addressed several exploits related to sentries, animal farming, and vehicle damage in protected areas.

Wildlife is back on the Island, allowing players to encounter animals directly in the world.

Introduced new server controls for wildlife populations, fishing spots, and tombstones.

Vehicles, bases, and items on official servers have been reset, but character progress and gold remain.

Players can catch rare trophy fish and craft them into decorative wall mounts.

Players can craft and customize tombstones with player-written text.

Resolved multiple client crashes related to the radial menu and console usage.

Fixed a problem affecting private servers that prevented player connections.

Animal AI now uses Unreal’s Behavior Tree framework for better behavior and interactions.

Fixed goat footprint trails not appearing.

Bears should now perform close attacks correctly.

Dead prey animals now attract predators in a similar way to bait feeders, but they won't spawn new animals.

Fixed an issue that could prevent animals from reacting to players.

Fixed cases where animals could spawn in water and run into water.

Added a new animal perception system that takes animal type and player camouflage into account.

Fixed cases where inactive or distant animals could fail to find a valid ground location.

Added new movement logic to help animals move closer to targets.

Further iteration on flee behavior, which should reduce some stuck-animal cases.

Fixed cases where animals could be frightened by other animals that should not be seen as threats.

Fixed cases where animals could collide with the player camera.

Improved line-of-sight checks for animal behavior.

Bait feeders have been updated to work with the new population system, attracting existing animals or spawning a new animal if there are none around.

Fixed cases where inactive or distant animals could still trigger sounds.

Fixed cases where animals could get stuck after fleeing.

Reduced goat head damage.

Fixed cases where animals could fail to detect players or other animals after their perception was reactivated.

Improved animal movement speed setup.

Fixed various animal animation issues.

Continued performance optimization work, including improvements to animal population performance.

Fixed cases where goats and boars could get stuck in attack aggro.

Improved animal behavior pacing to reduce overly frequent resting actions.

Updated underlying hunting system logic to support more consistent animal population and bait feeder behavior.

Fixed an issue where bait feeders could stop working correctly after a failed animal spawn attempt and fixed bait feeder food not expiring correctly.

Fixed cases where animals could enter safe zones.

Improved how distant animals activate as players approach, reducing cases where animals appear too late when traveling at higher speeds.

Improved how animals observe and respond to points of interest.

Added additional safeguards for animal sounds, including footsteps, to help prevent audio-related performance issues.

Refactored animal charge and close-attack behavior.

Added a flesh-cutting sound effect.

Fixed cases where animals could move toward invalid locations.

Animals should no longer flee by turning toward threats.

Fixed cases where animals could continue targeting dead players or animals.

Animal population now updates throughout the in-game day, rather than only updating when day/night changes.

Adjusted wolf howl volume.

Added animal reactions to nearby projectile impacts, affecting alert, investigation, flee, and hostile behaviors.

Fixed a bait feeder crash that could occur when placing unsupported food during specific food requirements.

Improved bait feeder spawning behavior and balance around bait feeders.

Fixed cases where predators could fail to notice prey.

Fixed several animal death-flow issues, including cases where animals could appear dead but remain standing.

New Trophy Fish Wall Mounts will be added in the June update.

The June update will introduce quality-of-life improvements.

Players can access a Public Alpha to test the free-roaming animals feature before the official update.

The June update will include various bug fixes and balance updates.

Free-roaming animals are coming back to SCUM, enhancing the hunting and wilderness experience.

The June update will include a partial wipe of official servers, clearing bases, gear, and supplies.

Resolved issues causing performance drops and disconnects when opening chests full of guns with attachments.

Addressed the bug where players could pick up an active animal bait feeder.

Corrected the offset animation when firing an arrow with Takedown and Recurve bows.

Increased trader prices for certain items, including Laika and WW vehicles, which were previously too low.

The option to pick up the Hunter's blind has been removed as it was never intended to be added.

Changed the logic for filling placeable crafting recipes to allow better item selection.

Corrected the icon issue for Hippie Shirt 02 at the General goods trader.

Woodland DLC items can now be both bought at the trader and crafted using their parent items.

Fixed inventory sorting so that same items of the same type are now neatly placed next to one another.

Base Building Expansion Kits now have unlimited stock at the General goods trader.

Fixed an issue where the idle sound effect for deer would play even when the animal was dead.

Resolved the issue where the player's corpse would disappear after respawning in Sandbox mode.

Resolved the issue where characters would ragdoll and fall through the terrain when teleporting.

Addressed an issue where logging in with certain quests active would result in the character loading in naked and causing disconnects.

Created a crafting recipe for the DLC Poncho, making it easier to obtain through the crafting menu.

Resolved the issue where the 'Remove Current Skin' interaction did not work on the Woodland Chandelier.

Fixed an issue where the smoker would lose health when repaired through the flag.

Fixed an issue where turrets would enter broken audio/animation state after generator power loss followed by powering it up again.

Temporarily disabled SDSpeechTools while investigating crashes affecting some older CPUs.

Rebalanced the experience gained from smoking meat, as it was granting too much experience.

Fixed a client crash tied to weapon holsters.

Increased the overcook time for smoked items from 2 minutes to 6 real-life hours.

Fixed an issue where players could remove meat from the smoker and gain the same amount of experience as if it had completed the full smoking process.

Woodland Hunter items are not craftable in this hotfix, but this is planned for next week’s hotfix.

Fixed an issue where the item was missing from the kitchen basin recipe.

Fixed an issue where the max lag check was too aggressive, preventing some players from accessing servers.

Reduced the trader price of the Hunter Bow and set its draw weight to 35.

Fixed an issue where treating an infected wound with alcohol would consume the whole bottle.

Fixed an issue where the metal detector was missing the 'Take in hands' interaction when not already held.

Reduced the Poncho warmth level from 4 to 1.

Fixed an issue with the arrow socket mismatch on the Woodland Quiver when worn by a female prisoner.

Fixed an ammo box exploit where selling a 1/30 ammo box to a trader could allow players to buy back a 30/30 ammo box.

Fixed an issue where trader discounts obtained as quest rewards were not working.

Reduced the trader price of the Woodland Quiver, adjusted its weight capacity and inventory slots to match the Military Quiver.

Set the Woodland DLC item stock to unlimited at the Hunter trader.

Fixed an issue where SteamID mismatches could cause connectivity issues for players.

Fixed an issue where the bait feeder would be offset while the character is holding it in their hands.

Fixed an issue where the Dinghy could not be properly purchased.

Reworked the hologram quest object system to reduce the number of network objects.

Fixed a visual issue on the bait feeder where the front latch could be missing.

Fixed an issue where the metal detector had an incorrect interaction hint for resources, wrongly requiring gasoline.

Fixed an issue where an item placed in a weapon holster would not be visible in the main menu.

New collection of hunting-inspired items available for purchase.

A deployable container to attract animals to a set location using bait.

Fixed inconsistency in the tequila drink item icon.

Fixed an issue where checking wind direction would free hands and remove weight penalty.

Pressing ESC now closes the map immediately.

Fixed a bug allowing fast planting of explosives by canceling the action.

Fixed missing sound during item repairs with the sewing kit.

The quality of meat depends on how the animal is killed, rewarding careful hunting.

Farming skill level is locked at planting, ensuring consistent yields and improved growth conditions.

A new base building element to smoke meat, extending its shelf life.

Introduced special fishing spots with audio and visual cues for better catches.

Fixed issue where SKS Clip would lose ammunition after server restart.

Resolved issue with discount items not showing after completing a quest.

Added functionality to sort inventory items by type, amount, and durability.

Adjusted food loot distribution to make hunting, fishing, and farming more meaningful.

Fixed missing fire sound effects for various fire sources.

Fixed inconsistent loud sound effects when opening chests.

Fixed an issue where cargo drop explosions damaged vehicles despite settings.

All characters receive a temporary boost to Archery and Awareness XP gain during the Into the Wild season.

Fixed overlapping sound effects when fighting puppets.

Reduced damage of high-caliber rifles against base building elements.

Fixed incorrect icons for purchased items at the trader.

Animals now leave visible tracks after appearing, aiding in hunting.

Fixed focus issue with the chat console input box.

A new gathering point for hunters with a selection of hunting supplies and challenging quests.

New collection of furniture and decoration items available for purchase.

Disabled item pickup while driving to prevent unfair advantages.

Fixed issue where sniper bullets were affected by low wind at short distances.

Fixed issue where clicking in inventory would incorrectly cast the fishing rod.

Corrected ingredient display for the Grilled Veggie recipe.

Fixed an issue where certain explosives could damage vehicles in safe zones.

A base building element to cure and smoke meats, extending shelf life and enhancing sustainability.

The method of taking down an animal affects the quality of the meat it yields.

Growth times shortened, yields tied to Farming skill level, and overall loop tightened for better rewards.

Option to sort items by type, amount, and durability from character and other inventories.

Additional bug fixes and quality of life improvements to be detailed when the patch goes live.

A deployable item that attracts specific animals to a location using different food items as bait.

New fishing spots, audio and visual cues, and fish size/weight affecting inventory space and fillet yield.

A new spot in Trader outposts to purchase hunting provisions and take on hunting related quests.

Food loot distribution and spawn rarities rebalanced, with many non-survival foods removed from loot spawners.

Animals now leave physical trails in the world that you can follow, visibility depends on Awareness skill.

The development team will focus on ongoing bug fixes and balance adjustments throughout the season.

SCUM will head Into the Wild, a themed season centred on hunting, wilderness, and survival, with monthly updates.

Each month during the Into the Wild season, new features, content, and gameplay improvements will be introduced.

Unofficial .pak files can now only be placed in subfolders of SCUM\Content\Paks\ to restore mod functionality.

Working on a hotfix for performance issues caused by opening chests with many weapons and attachments.

Resolved issues related to puppet spawning.

Fixed an issue where the game window would lose focus after pressing Tab.

Fixed an exploit where fish bait crafting scaled with fish weight, allowing excessive bait production.

Fixed an issue where vehicles took damage from explosive bolts and arrows despite vehicle damage being disabled.

Resolved a bug where cleaning a weapon used an entire stack of rags instead of one.

Corrected the positioning of the improvised flashlight on the SKS rifle.

Fixed an issue where the workbench would be destroyed when repairing a sharp tool or weapon.

Resolved an exploit involving low material requirements for crafting 'Blast caps' with advanced demolition skills.

Fixed a bug where the Improvised flamethrower could not be refueled despite the interaction being clickable.

Fixed an issue where the Vampyr scope's ocular lens cover did not cover the entire screen.

Additional updates were made to the violation manager.

Fixed an issue where Isopropyl alcohol's use count did not decrease after disinfecting rags.

Fixed an issue where food cooked before the update showed no nutrient value.

DLSS now works properly with appropriate visual and performance changes when shifting through different modes.

Resolved an issue where SKS clips could not be dragged and dropped to the ground.

Fixed an issue where explosions from Sentry grenades dealt no damage.

Restored missing world-spawned Lathe Machine and Drill Presses that were unintentionally destroyed.

Fixed an issue where the SKS could not be fully reloaded if only one bullet was fired.

Fixed an issue where the character's face was blurred in the Barber edit menu with Depth of Field enabled.

Removed a stray sound effect that could be heard when eating food.

Resolved an issue where the '#ShowFlagLocations true' command generated incorrect messages.

Resolved a client crash issue when another player decontaminated items at a nearby well.

Fixed a bug where an extra bolt sound was heard when reloading a bullet in the SKS.

Resolved an issue where the 'weight per consume' of pills was undefined, causing players to consume the whole item.

Fixed a bug preventing fuel transfer from a gas lantern to a vehicle or another bottle.

Resolved visual issues with the Soy sauce item, including gray mesh on the ground and incorrect liquid color.

Fixed an issue where characters lost all clothes after dying in an explosion.

Fixed a bug where character hair appeared too reflective.

Resolved an issue where clothes painting was not functioning despite the option being available.

Fixed an issue where liquid containers with consumables like milk or vegetable oil couldn't be placed in the fridge.

Removed the issue where all player base locations were shown in the game client's log.

Fixed an issue where shotgun slug ammo dealt inconsistent damage.

Fixed an issue with the dirtiness level of quivers displaying incorrectly.

Fixed a bug where the cannabis bud had no uses.

Streamlined inventory management allowing players to pick up or drop all items of a specific type with one button press.

Players can now stack cooking items and ingredients for better inventory management.

Improved ambient occlusion and reflections for realistic indoor lighting across the island.

The wind sound while driving vehicles has been made more subtle.

The Trench Gun is now available, known for its devastating close-range effectiveness.

The SKS rifle has been added, offering a reliable mid-range, semi-automatic option.

Liquid items now simulate realistic behavior, showing levels and pouring animations.

The Violation Manager has received updates to better detect cheating behavior.

Players will no longer spawn inside walls after resting on specific beds.

Context menu now opens at the bottom right of the cursor and is reduced in size.

Food items now have multiple uses based on weight, improving realism in consumption.

Resolved an issue where item icons would morph when dragged into the hands slot.

New sound effect added for disassembling weapons.

Players can now charge car batteries from one another.

Resolved an issue where an invisible cursor would persist after exiting the ATM.

Multiple floating map assets have been fixed to connect properly to the ground.

Resolved issues where rain would fall through concrete structures in the stone mine POI.

Max and min values for server settings are now included in descriptions.

Food items and cooking ingredients are now stackable for easier inventory management.

The SKS, a Soviet-era semiautomatic carbine, is now available for players.

The Trench gun, known for its devastating slam-fire capabilities, is now available.

Vehicle wind sounds have been made more subtle.

Players can now pick up or drop all items with a single button press, including filtering options.

New informative text pop-ups will appear for disabled interactions.

Improvements to landscape lighting affecting foliage and bunkers have been made.

Squad emblem flag, T-banner, and camo net no longer appear completely black.

Resolved a server crash when double-clicking the grab button in the cooking UI with an item in hand.

Reskinning of base building items now works correctly in Sandbox mode.

Items can now be decontaminated as intended after setting a cap for item contamination.

Premium Electric Ceiling Lamp skin can now be applied when upgrading from the Asian Electric Ceiling Lamp.

DespawnLifetime timer on #SpawnArmedNPC command now persists after server restarts.

Chests and Wardrobes now retain custom names after leaving their rendering range.

Resolved issue causing vehicle tires to fall through the ground in several locations in the B4 sector.

Icon for the Improvised Wooden Chest now displays correctly in the vicinity UI while in Sandbox mode.

Black borders on POSP, Spektral, ACOG, and M82A1 scopes have been removed.

Fixed some of the most egregious issues such as server crashes and stability issues.

New setting allows players to bypass 'too close to building' restrictions.

New server setting allows puppets to permanently limp.

Chest decay rate in Barba's inventory is now consistent with other vehicles.

Loot from Sentry bots has been adjusted to reduce farming profitability.

Shirts equipped over Danny Trejo's Vest are now visible.

Clothes in chests no longer get wet when placed on the ground.

Fixed bug where legs would disappear when wearing Boxer Briefs, Stockings, and High Heel Boots.

Respawn distance increased to 150 meters on small airfield POIs in sectors A4 and Z0.

Eastern chests now respect their weight capacity.

Decay rate of Wooden Double and Single Seat Sofas is now consistent with other elements.

Purchasing mines and traps is disabled if the server setting is set to disable them.

Chest sound effect no longer plays when logging in at a buried chest location.

Vehicle-to-vehicle damage is disabled to prevent griefing.

Money is now correctly added to inventory when withdrawn from the banker.

Players can now apply DLC cosmetics to existing base building elements.

Fixed bug where wearing a sleeveless shirt would cause skin detachment on characters.

Items inside backpacks are no longer invisible after relogging.

Fixed clipping issue between Breathing Tube and Christmas headband.

Items in the magic pocket are now shown correctly in the UI.

Players can no longer clip through base foundations using ladders.

Engineering XP gain for upgrading to Eastern variants is now correct.

Admins can now set a DespawnLifetime for spawned armed NPCs and animals.

Items in the magic pocket now drop correctly upon character death.

Vehicle tires no longer clip through concrete slabs.

Batteries can now be removed from Night-vision Goggles without disappearing.

Fixed issue where big-boned male civilian puppets would not drop loot.

Fixed incorrect destruction and particle effects for Spiral staircase Lvl2.

Players can now rest on the top bunk of the Eastern Bunk Bed correctly.

Players can no longer render their bodies unlootable by waiting in the death screen.

Characters no longer remain tied up after relogging.

Weight and maximum resource amounts for certain ingredients are now displayed correctly.

Cooked food can now be picked up correctly while squatting.

Loaded bolts no longer disappear from crossbows upon relogging.

Fixed bug that allowed stacking of Storage shelves.

Standing Storage Shelves no longer get destroyed when the adjacent Improvised Wardrobe is destroyed.

Players can now place chests on the Eastern Standing Storage Shelf.

Motorbike batteries now drop lead plates, but in smaller quantities than car batteries.

A partial wipe of all official servers will occur on March 19th, allowing players to sell stock for gold before the wipe.

A variety of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes are set to be released in the upcoming patch.

PlaySafe ID signup is optional and not required to play SCUM.

Increased number of servers utilizing PlaySafe ID to combat cheating.

Some BB elements were only repairable through flag interaction.

Allow skill gain in safe zones server setting will now function correctly.

Sidecar bike engine blueprint will no longer appear offset on the service lift.

Air pump can now be repaired.

Players will no longer keep their items in their hands upon knockout.

Stackable items' values will now properly show in economy logs.

Sidecar bike can now reverse correctly.

All garden plants will now face the correct direction on relog.

Resolved issue where it was possible to place floating flags.

Bottle weight will no longer reset upon relogging.

A brand new female model for character creation.

29 new skins for base-building elements inspired by Far East style.

Vehicle damage will now be impacted by Custom zone settings.

Resolved issue with animations when switching seats in the back of the Rager.

Significant adjustments to the decay rates of various items based on player feedback.

BCU locks will no longer disconnect when entering virtualized state.

Holding a rifle while in a plane will no longer cause clipping issues.

Custom Zones can no longer remain unnamed; a name will be generated if the field is left empty.

Multiple fixes on incorrect icons on trader menus.

Activating some admin commands will no longer transfer effects to other servers.

Resolved issue where unusable items could be spawned through commands.

Laika will now stabilize itself correctly during end service action.

Weapons will now get wet when in back holsters or in hands.

Resolved issue where bumpers and rear doors would ignore damage.

Wooden cabin doors can now be locked.

Specific puppets will now drop the correct items.

Swapping wheels from improvised to regular will no longer break vehicle handling.

Resolved issue where some items would not spawn on the island.

Added a server setting that allows players to not collide with each other.

Other BB elements could not be placed if there was a rug already placed.

Players can now drag and drop items into vehicle expansion tabs for quick placement.

Resolved issue where multiple player corpses could be spammed, exploiting items.

Resolved issue where driving over certain terrain caused excessive vehicle damage.

Damage dealt by crossbow NPCs in abandoned bunkers has been reduced.

Resolved issue where BB gardens could cause a crash.

Only two wheels are now required to push the Sidecar bike.

Resolved issue where rocket turrets attacking sentries would crash the server.

Flamethrower damage will now be impacted by Custom zone settings.

Service prices for some vehicles have been adjusted.

Puppets will no longer snap a few meters after being hit by a thrown item.

Added a Custom zone setting that enables/disables players from placing down blueprints in the zone area.

Thompson submachine gun will now have a magazine in events.

Squad emblem banner and wall flag can now be destroyed with any item.

Entering combat mode while in a vehicle will no longer recentre the view.

Sidecar bike wheel grip has been increased.

Decay rate for fuses has been reduced.

Some BB elements, such as barbed wire walls, will now damage players correctly.

Switching storage items quickly will no longer show unwarranted stats.

Throw damage is now enabled in Samobor city.

Resolved issue where Sidecar bike weapon station would sometimes point incorrectly.

Dinghy will now have proper buoyancy and not sink when driving upstream.

Censor effect will now function correctly while swimming.

Mobile phones can now be repaired.

Players will no longer lose items at traders if the trader depot is full.

Resolved issue where brick and cement window wall could be destroyed by sharp tools.

A vehicle parked too close to traders will no longer automatically be selected for trade.

A new two-handed sword designed for combat and style.

Spawn chance of Air pumps has been reduced.

Players climbing ledges will no longer produce footstep sounds.

Pushing Sidecar bikes will now consume stamina.

Multiple fixes and adjustments on the Custom Zone Settings menu for language support.

Passing out while in a plane will no longer cause players to be stuck under the map.

Several ammunition items have been updated for better consistency.

Resolved issue where 'Wash all' action consumed all water from wells.

Vehicle spawners will be adjusted in the future as resources become available.

Development updates will no longer be weekly; they will be posted as information becomes available, at least once a month.

Positive reception to trader changes, but concerns from solo players and low population environments are being addressed.

Overall loot increased while military loot slightly reduced based on feedback from PTE.

Trap, throwable, and plantable item damage is now logged in the base_building_destruction log.

Disabled telemetry temporarily due to system migration.

Updated violation logs tracking.

Implemented a server setting that disables loot puppet spawning.

Implemented a server setting that disables loot puppet horde spawning.

Resolved the issue where purchasing a larger quantity of items from the traders would not provide all of the items, even though funds were spent.

Resolved the issue where puppets shot by a partially drawn bow would get stunned and then snap right next to the player.

Resolved the issue where players could sit with a chest in their hands.

Resolved the issue where dragging a chest out of inventory would drop it on top of buildings when no space is available.

Resolved the issue where players would not drop items in their hands when knocked out.

Resolved an issue where the projectile log would be filled with spam logs.

Players can change the damage threshold for logging destruction.

Updated multiplier affects item decay rates.