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SCUM is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 4,322 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: Hotfix - 1.3.4.2.161892 (Oct 8, 2026).

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

Hotfix - 1.3.4.2.161892

Prisoners! Some of you had a very profitable night fishing in the radioactive zone. A bug meant processing Radioactive Carp produced excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium, allowing players to earn far more money than intended. Because of the impact on the in-game economy, we…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily

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Daily official updates
Players when sampled
4,322
Sample date (UTC)
2026-10-15

This game stays in our update tracker even outside the most-played chart. Player counts are a timestamped Steam sample.

Latest updates & patch notes

13 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.4.2.161892

    Prisoners! Some of you had a very profitable night fishing in the radioactive zone. A bug meant processing Radioactive Carp produced excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium, allowing players to earn far more money than intended. Because of the impact on the in-game economy, we…

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    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-15 UTC

  3. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.4.1.161318

    Prisoners! Following October’s Update, today’s hotfix addresses several issues you’ve encountered on the Island, including a fix for performance hitches caused by field-of-view changes when aiming down sights. The Specialist Angler Waders were incorrectly assigned the green…

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  4. Patch Steam · Official

    SCUM: INTO THE WILD – October Update | 1.3.4.0.160241

    Prisoners, The October Update is live, bringing Into the Wild to a close. Larger fish now put up more of a fight, Fishing Quests are available across three tiers, and a new leaderboard tracks the biggest catches. Crows and seagulls are back on the Island, Mutant Animal materials…

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  5. News Steam · Official

    SCUM | October Update Preview & What's Next

    Prisoners, The final Into the Wild update arrives October 5. We had hoped to release it before the end of September, but testing uncovered issues with some of the new fishing changes. We’re taking a few more days to resolve them before release. The final Into the Wild update…

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  6. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.3.4.149664

    Prisoners! Our previous hotfix was intended to fix an issue preventing quest progress from loading correctly, but it did not apply correctly for some players who continued progressing their quests while the issue was active. We know it’s frustrating to need another hotfix for…

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  7. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.3.3.148720

    Prisoners! Yesterday’s hotfix introduced an issue that prevented quest progress from loading and displaying correctly for some players. No progress was lost or reverted. We’ve now fixed the issue. All existing quest progress, including progress made while the issue was active…

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  8. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.3.2.148381

    Prisoners! Today we’re releasing a second hotfix for the August Update, addressing further issues reported by the community. This includes crashes, a server-join error and problems affecting loot in TEC1 Research Facilities. We’ve also increased nutrient absorption rates across…

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  9. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.3.1.145413

    Prisoners! Following August's Update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below. CRASHESFixed a crash that could occur after opening the Manual and then the…

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  10. Patch Steam · Official

    SCUM: INTO THE WILD - August Update | 1.3.3.0.144566

    Prisoners, The Into the Wild August Update is live! Enter an underground TEC1 Research Facility, face mutant bears through new Master Hunter quests and claim exclusive rewards. Cooking has been expanded with new Heatless recipes, faster cooking times and a Food Effects overhaul…

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  11. News Steam · Official

    SCUM | August Update Preview: Enter a TEC1 Research Facility & Hunt Mutant Bears

    UPDATE – AUGUST 24The August Into the Wild Update will now launch on Tuesday, August 25. We’re taking an extra day to complete a few final fixes before release. Thanks for your patience. Full patch notes will be published when the update goes live. __ Prisoners, The next Into…

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  12. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.2.2.137892

    Hey there, prisoners! Hot on the heels of the July Update, we’ve dropped our second hotfix, addressing more of the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can find the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below. CRASHES & PERFORMANCE ISSUESFixed a…

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  13. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix - 1.3.2.1.135487

    Hey there prisoners! Hot on the heels of the July Update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below. PERFORMANCE & CRASHESFixed a server crash that could occur if…

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Game overview

Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become. Loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight to outlast a hostile island where every choice can change your fate. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become harder to kill.

Genre
Action, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Gamepires
Released
Jun 17, 2025
Price
$17.99
Recommendations
99K

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About SCUM

Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where prisoners are dropped onto a vast, hostile island and forced to survive by any means necessary. Every decision shapes who you become and how long you last. Scavenge, loot, craft, hunt, build and fight for every advantage as you adapt to a world that wants you dead. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become something harder to kill. A Survival Game With Teeth SCUM is built on deep, interconnected survival systems that give every choice weight. Your health, survival skills, metabolism, and fatigue are all shaped by an intricate progression system that defines how long you last. But you’re not…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Languages
English * , German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Polish * languages with full audio support
DLC
22 available on Steam
Official site
scum.game

Frequently asked questions

Is SCUM free to play?
SCUM is listed at $17.99 on Steam.
What is the latest SCUM update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "Hotfix - 1.3.4.2.161892" (Oct 8, 2026), categorized as Patch. Prisoners! Some of you had a very profitable night fishing in the radioactive zone. A bug meant processing Radioactive Carp produced excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium, allowing players to earn far more money than intended. Because of the impact on the in-game economy, we…
When was SCUM released?
SCUM was released on Jun 17, 2025 by Gamepires.
What kind of game is SCUM?
SCUM is a Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer game, featuring single-player, multi-player, mmo.

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