Gamepires has released patch 0.9.610.89658 for SCUM, marking the final content update before the game reaches its anticipated 1.0 version. The May 2, 2024 update includes a soft server wipe in preparation for June's anti-cheat update, while introducing the stealthy Manchu bow, an urban camouflage Trash ghillie suit, and the return of the popular black and white polka dot pattern.
Final Content Drop Before SCUM 1.0 Arrives
Prison island survivors have one last major content update to enjoy before SCUM officially exits its early access period. Released on May 2, 2024, patch 0.9.610.89658 delivers new gear alongside critical bug fixes and server management improvements that prepare the game for its next major milestone.
As announced on April 30, 2024, this update includes a soft server wipe, resetting player progress in preparation for the anti-cheat update planned for June 2024. While this means starting fresh, the new content should give players plenty to explore.
New Weapons and Gear
The Manchu Bow: Silent But Deadly
The headline addition is the Manchu bow, a new weapon designed for stealth gameplay. Despite its substantial size, developers insist it's "the perfect size" for silently eliminating both puppets and other players without alerting nearby threats.
This addition expands SCUM's already impressive arsenal of ranged weapons, giving stealth-focused players another viable option for maintaining a low profile while hunting.
What's the Best Urban Camouflage in SCUM?
Urban warfare gets a significant boost with the introduction of the Improvised Trash ghillie suit. This new craftable outfit provides excellent camouflage in city environments, allowing players to blend in with debris and waste piles scattered throughout urban areas.
The developers playfully warn players to "make sure there is not another trash wookie in that spot you did not notice yet!" – suggesting some tense hide-and-seek gameplay possibilities in SCUM's urban zones.
Fashion Returns: Black and White Polka Dots
For survivors more concerned with style than stealth, the black and white polka dot pattern makes its triumphant return to SCUM. This fan-favorite pattern has been refreshed to fit all the new clothing items added since its original appearance.
As the developers humorously note, this pattern allows you to "camouflage yourself... well nowhere really but it looks fly af." Sometimes on the prison island, looking good is its own reward.
Critical Bug Fixes
The update addresses several significant bugs and exploits that have been affecting gameplay:
- Fixed the grenade farming exploit on Sentries
- Fixed a bug allowing ADS crawling while in prone snake mode
- Resolved drone teleportation issues
- Fixed fire sources being destroyed when lighters were nearby
- Corrected an issue where fish would disappear when players had empty holsters
- Multiple server crash fixes
Server Management Improvements
Server administrators receive two powerful new tools to help maintain their communities:
Inactive Player Management
A new server setting allows automatic deletion of inactive players, with the default threshold set to 180 days of inactivity. This feature helps keep server databases clean and optimized, with administrators able to customize the time threshold from 1 to 3,600 days.
Banned Player Cleanup
The second new setting enables synchronization between the BannedUsers.ini file and the server database, automatically removing banned players' character data. Gamepires has included detailed instructions for safely implementing this feature, noting its "volatile" nature and recommending server administrators exercise caution when configuring it.
New Hosting Option: POCKETHOST
For players looking to set up their own SCUM server, Gamepires has announced a partnership with POCKETHOST, a new hosting service for SCUM servers. Players interested in renting their own server can find more information at POCKETHOST.
With this final content update before version 1.0, SCUM is positioning itself for a significant milestone in its development journey. The game, which launched in Early Access on August 29, 2018, appears to be on the verge of its full release after nearly six years of development and community feedback.
Players can download the update now and begin exploring the new content, though they should be prepared for the soft wipe that accompanies this patch. Looking ahead, June's anti-cheat update promises to be another significant step forward for SCUM's ongoing evolution.