SCUM 1.0 Launches After 7 Years in Early Access - New Update Adds Vehicles, Armed NPCs, and Full Map Overhaul

Published: 14:38, 17 June 2025
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SCUM 1.0 Launches After 7 Years in Early Access - New Update Adds Vehicles, Armed NPCs, and Full Map Overhaul
Scum has changed for the better - 1.0 release brings a slate of improvements including a visual overhaul
Scum has changed for the better - 1.0 release brings a slate of improvements including a visual overhaul

New graphical update, armed NPCs, vehicles, and improved anti-cheat system now live in Gamepires' open world survival title that initially started its early access journey in 2018.

After seven years in Early Access, SCUM has officially launched version 1.0 and is now available on Steam for for £39.99 / €44.99 / $44.99. Developed over the course of a decade, the full release of this open-world survival game from Gamepires introduces a significant update with a full graphical rework, new gameplay features, and technical improvements aimed at enhancing the overall player experience.

Alongside the graphical overhaul, the game now features a new anti-cheat system to provide a more stable and fair multiplayer experience on official servers.

Version 1.0 also introduces new vehicles, including a Seaplane, Sports Bike, and Tractor, offering more mobility options. Armed NPCs are now active in the world, creating additional challenges and opportunities for looting.

All in all, it's a pretty substantial piece of content for the official 1.0 launch, and I think I'm gonna try this one again soon. It does look like Gamepires have managed to deliver a pretty great game. 

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SCUM came a long way since it's early access launch seven years ago
SCUM came a long way since it's early access launch seven years ago

About SCUM

Set on a remote island, SCUM is a PvPvE survival game where players must manage resources, monitor vital stats like nutrition and body temperature, and adapt to unpredictable conditions. Up to 64 players can join a single server, choosing to survive solo or in squads while navigating a world filled with hostile NPCs, other players, and environmental hazards.

Detailed Survival Mechanics - Manage hunger, hydration, temperature, and physical condition while crafting gear and navigating the island’s dangers.

Supermax Setting - Play as a prisoner in a televised survival experiment, facing off against undead, robots, and other players.

Strategic Gameplay - Build tools, set traps, and scavenge resources to improve your odds of survival.

Expansive Open World - Explore a 225 km² island featuring diverse biomes, changing weather, and roaming wildlife.

Multiplayer Focus - Join up to 63 other players per server in a mix of cooperation and competition.

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