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SCUM’s October Update Adds Fishing Quests and Opens Apex Deathmatches
Version 1.3.4.0.160241 brings birds back to the Island and slows how quickly clothes get dirty.
SCUM update 1.3.4.0.160241 is live, adding Fishing Quests, a leaderboard for the biggest catches, and Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch events at the TEC1 Research Facility. The release closes the Into the Wild season, brings crows and seagulls back to the Island, and lets players craft clothing from Mutant Animal materials, as Gamepires’ October update announcement explains.
Fishing now asks players to pay closer attention to the fight. Larger fish pull harder from side to side, and reeling too quickly can give them a chance to recover. Bait, equipment, line tension, and bait condition all play a clearer role. Three quest tiers offer targets ranging from straightforward catches to tougher challenges, with Fame, cash, and fishing gear among the rewards. Players can track their progress in the Journal and compare catches on a server leaderboard.
Some fishing problems remain. Pulling a fish ashore while walking backward can still break the line, and frame rate can affect reeling. Gamepires advises players to avoid walking backward while bringing a catch ashore as it works on fixes. The update does fix several other fishing bugs, including lost attachments and lines breaking on the cast after a catch.
Crows now gather inland and seagulls along the coast. Flocks react to sound and movement, so noisy players may give away their position. Birds circling a corpse or fishing area can also hint at activity nearby, and players can hunt them for meat and feathers. The June update had already returned free-roaming land animals to the Island, with biome-based wildlife and hunting among its larger additions.
The Apex Hunt arena inside the TEC1 Research Facility is now available through the Events system for Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch. Mutant Animal materials also have a new use in craftable clothing. An optional Specialist Angler Pack adds a fishing rod, reel, waders, boots, backpack, three emotes, and bait and tackle. Its equipment can be crafted or bought from the Fisher Trader, while each character can claim the included consumables once per server at no in-game cost. Those supplies can also be found or crafted through normal play.
Beyond the new content, the update fixes a broad range of server, inventory, combat, vehicle, quest, base-building, and world issues. Clothing now gains dirt at 5% per hour instead of 20%, and dirt only becomes visible at 30%. Clothing rips now appear only below 70% durability.
The October update is the last Into the Wild release. Gamepires is working on the next season, but its next release will be a standalone update. Current plans include a Tattoo System, controller support, and making Photo Mode available to everyone. Photo Mode will leave Supporter Pack 2, with existing owners receiving replacement tattoos instead.
A partial wipe is planned for official servers with that later standalone release, not with the October update. Character stats and gold will carry over, while bases, gear, and supplies will be cleared. Private servers will not be subject to the partial wipe. Temporary Awareness and Archery progression boosts will end with the standalone release, but progress already earned in those skills will remain. Gamepires has not confirmed a release date or wipe timing and says it will do so ahead of the update. The studio is also exploring an optional Survivalist ruleset based on the current version of SCUM.
SCUM 1.3.4.0.160241 Patch Notes
CRASHES & EXPLOITS
- Fixed server crashes that occurred when some players attempted to join a server.
- Fixed a client crash related to character body simulation.
- Fixed a server crash that could occur when handing in quest requirements for quests such as “Made For Dirt” and “Rolling Thunder”.
- Fixed a server crash that could occur when removing seats from vehicles in multiplayer.
- Fixed a server crash that could occur when removing a wheel from the RIS.
- Fixed an exploit where players could bypass the turret limit by repeatedly moving and rebuilding the flag, allowing additional turrets to be constructed.
- Fixed an exploit where players were able to bypass the Sector respawn cooldown timer while respawning.
- Fixed an exploit that allowed players to hide a backpack in the ‘magic pocket’.
- Fixed an exploit where mutant bears inside the Apex Facility could be safely defeated by circling them within melee range while their attacks failed to connect.
SERVER FUNCTIONALITY
- Fixed an issue where searching certain Secret Bunker containers could create duplicate Abandoned Bunker activation records, cause a database error and prevent players from connecting to the server.
- Fixed an issue where a large number of quests could cause a networking warning that prevented players from connecting to a server.
- Fixed an issue where slow loading of base elements could cause players to be kicked from servers.
NEW SERVER & CUSTOM ZONE SETTINGS
- Added three custom zone settings to control NPC damage to vehicles separately from player damage:
- NPC Melee Damage to Vehicles | Default: Allow
- NPC Melee Weapon Damage to Vehicles | Default: Allow
- NPC Projectile Damage to Vehicles | Default: Allow
Server owners must configure these separately from the player damage settings.
For example, to prevent NPC projectile damage to vehicles in a custom zone, disable NPC Projectile Damage to Vehicles for that zone. - Fixed an issue that allowed default custom zone regions to be permanently deleted. Default regions can no longer be deleted.
FISHING
- Fixed an issue where fish could be pulled underground during fishing, breaking the minigame and causing attached fishing equipment to be lost.
- Fixed an issue where the fishing line broke on the next cast after catching a fish with fishing attachments still equipped.
- Fixed an issue where the fishing rod could break during the fishing minigame, causing attached fishing equipment to be lost.
- Fixed an issue where teleporting while fishing could break the line and cause attached fishing equipment to be lost.
- Fixed an exploit that allowed players to create fish of any size and weight.
- Fixed an issue where crafted fish bait could clip through terrain and become inaccessible through the Vicinity tab.
- Fixed an issue where clicking in the inventory while holding a fully equipped fishing rod could trigger a cast.
- Fixed an issue where fishing continued after the character fell into the water.
- Fixed an issue where fish stored in containers could reset to their default inventory size after reconnecting in Single Player, causing them to occupy too much or too little inventory space.
- Fixed an issue where the line on an equipped fishing rod always appeared white, regardless of the equipped line type and colour.
- Fixed an issue where the fishing spot clue effect appeared above the boat.
- Fixed an issue where fishing rod attachments were not visible when the rod was placed on the ground.
KNOWN FISHING ISSUES
We’re aware of two issues affecting fishing and are working on fixes:
- Pulling a fish ashore while walking backwards can cause the line to break. Avoid walking backwards while bringing your catch ashore.
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Frame rate can affect reeling behaviour.
We’ll share more as fixes are ready to release.
USER INTERFACE, INVENTORY & TRADERS
- Fixed an issue where items stored inside damaged clothing or inventory items could disappear when the containing item was unequipped, or when logging off while wearing it.
- Fixed an issue where equipment dropped underwater after death, including clothes, backpacks, and holsters, could not be picked up or appear in the Vicinity UI.
- Fixed an issue where inserting a battery into a battery-powered item directly from a container would leave the battery icon behind and cause the battery to return to the container after reopening it.
- Fixed an issue where picked-up world items remained visible in their original location for other players until the item was dropped again.
- Fixed an issue where some items placed on bunker shelves would not appear in the Vicinity.
- Fixed an issue where magazines could not be unloaded while stored in containers such as chests.
- Fixed an issue where crafting Iron, Silver, or Advanced locks did not award fame points.
- Fixed an issue where clicking outside the chat input field after typing a message prevented the player from sending the message or closing the chat until the input field was focused again.
- Fixed an issue where closing a menu while dragging a scrollbar could leave the drag action active when reopening the inventory, causing multiple cursors and unexpected menu behaviour.
- Fixed an issue where the Switch Team button remained disabled when players were allowed to switch to the opposing team during an active event.
- Fixed an issue where selecting “Platform Default” as the game language caused the game to remain in English instead of using the platform’s system language.
- Corrected the Improvised Crossbow’s name in the Hunting Grounds event weapon selection screen.
- Fixed an issue where the Smoker interaction slots were incorrectly displayed. The Hands slot is now displayed first, followed by the Smoker slots.
- Fixed an issue where item condition values in the inventory changed display format after equipping or unequipping clothing.
- Fixed an issue where skills in the Attribute tabs of the Metabolism menu were misaligned.
- Fixed an issue where switching between tabs in the Interaction Radial Wheel, including the Taunt section, could reorder dance options and cause the Showtime and Floss icons to disappear.
- Fixed an issue where Check Time displayed “Unavailable while moving” for players without Supporter Pack 1, rather than explaining that the action requires the pack.
- Fixed an issue where parachute-related survival tips were displayed when Survival Tip Level was set to Off and Enable DEENA was set to On.
- Fixed an issue where the Tombstone’s name and description were not translated into other languages.
- Fixed an issue where the headlamp appeared to be turned on from third-person view and in Photo Mode when it had no batteries.
- Fixed an issue where Charms appeared in low detail when placed on the ground.
GAMEPLAY & QUESTS
- Fixed an issue where Apex Facility loot containers failed to generate fresh loot for a new facility run after a server restart.
- Standardised keycard lifetimes at 24 hours, including spawned keycards.
- Fixed an issue where completing the “Up Close and Ugly” and “Bring Down the Beast” quests did not unlock their respective reward items for purchase.
- Fixed an issue where interacting with objects in a custom quest did not work until relogging.
- Fixed an issue where force unlocking a container could cause the character to fall through the ground.
- Fixed an issue where the Hunter’s Blind map marker remained visible and usable for respawning after being destroyed, including after relogging or restarting the server.
- Fixed an issue where Strawberries, Figs, Grapes, Mulberries, Wild Cherries, and Currants could not be used to make Fruit Salad.
- Fixed an issue where Tangerine Trees produced only one Tangerine per harvest, regardless of Gardening skill or fertiliser use.
- Fixed an issue where using Eat on Sea Salt consumed 50 grams at once instead of 10 grams.
- Fixed an issue where eating a Carrot reduced its remaining portions by two instead of one.
- Fixed an issue where recipe ingredient slot highlights would disappear and turn grey when additional ingredients were added.
- Fixed an issue where players could not sit or lie down while holding a backpack in their hands.
- Fixed an issue where the “Proof of Mule” quest description in the Quest Book at Hunter’s Grotto safe zones had multiple typos.
- Fixed an issue where the #ListActiveAbandonedBunkers admin command incorrectly displayed the time since an Abandoned Bunker was activated or locked.
- Fixed an issue where teleporting with admin commands while parachuting in Sandbox mode could cause the player to fall under the map for several seconds before appearing on the ground.
- Fixed an issue where the character’s grip was misaligned when forcing open lockers.
- Fixed an issue where the Soda Can grip was incorrectly positioned, causing clipping during the drinking animation, especially for female characters.
- Fixed an issue where Luis Moncada’s teeth could clip through his lips in Photo Mode and the Barber’s screen.
- Fixed an issue where the credits stopped and returned the player to the Main Menu before reaching the end.
CLOTHING & ITEMS
- Reduced clothing dirt accumulation from 20% to 5% per hour. Dirt now becomes visible at 30% dirtiness.
- Fixed an issue where clothing appeared torn after losing just 1% of its durability. Rips now appear only when clothing drops below 70% durability.
- Fixed an issue where the Shirt and Undershirt clipped through the Short Pants while worn by a male character.
- Fixed an issue where the boxer brief clothing item would clip through the underwear on all the DLC characters.
- Fixed an issue where Apex Boots clipped through Tracksuit Pants for both male and female characters across all attributes.
- Fixed an issue where multiple clothing items would clip through the Improvised Raincoat.
- Fixed an issue where Military Goggles had grey lenses that did not match their icon.
- Fixed an issue where the Bra item appeared grey instead of matching the black colour of the corresponding underpants.
- Fixed an issue where the overweight and buff female character’s body clipped through the Undershirt.
- Fixed an issue where Stockings were not visible when worn over Pantyhose.
- Fixed an issue where the unremovable black underwear on DLC characters clipped through the removable white briefs.
- Fixed an issue where the Stalker Shroud would clip through multiple different clothing items.
- Fixed an issue where multiple body armour vests would clip through the Woodland Poncho.
- Fixed an issue where the Apex Predator Knife Holster was incorrectly positioned on female characters, causing the knife to float between the character’s body and the holster.
- Fixed an issue where parts of the Woodland Hunter Hat, Woodland Hunter Quiver, and Poncho would glow brightly when viewed toward the sun at sundown.
WEAPONS
- Fixed an issue where holding the right mouse button while equipping a rifle prevented players from aiming down sights.
- Fixed an issue where optics and rangefinders flickered and shook while aiming down sights.
- Fixed an issue where armed NPCs could fire single-shot weapons twice without reloading.
- Fixed an issue where arrows created new stacks, moved to the inventory or dropped on the ground instead of filling existing quiver stacks up to 12 arrows.
- Fixed an issue where throwable weapons released while partially or fully underwater could become stuck in the water, then teleport above the surface and become impossible to pick up.
- Fixed an issue where invisible collision blocked bullets from passing through the visible gap between two strands of barbed wire.
- Fixed an issue where the Improvised Flamethrower could not kill the small puppets that appear while the character is under the influence of psilocybin.
- Fixed an issue where the Improvised Flamethrower flames were invisible while under psilocybin effects.
- Fixed an issue where the Improvised Flashlight could not be equipped on the Trench Gun.
- Fixed an issue where the Carbon Hunter was incorrectly aligned when using the SpektralDR scope’s alternative aiming mode.
- Fixed an issue where the flare gun’s ammo check animation would not play when checking its current ammo.
- Fixed an issue where painted weapons showed little visible wear between 100% and 1% durability.
- Fixed an issue where arrows in quivers did not reposition correctly when the character’s body attributes changed.
- Fixed an issue where one-handed axes and knives had incorrect grips.
- Fixed an issue where the character’s left arm moved unnaturally when performing a melee strike with a pistol while in combat mode.
- Fixed an issue where the RPG7 would clip through the character model while moving in combat stance.
- Fixed an issue where the character’s hands were misaligned while holding the Trench Gun on a plane.
- Fixed an issue where the female character’s thumb was positioned unnaturally on the MAC-10 while holding it.
VEHICLES
- Fixed an issue where a player could get stuck in the vehicle entry animation and be dragged through walls if the vehicle started moving.
- Fixed an issue where ramming a mech’s legs with a motorbike could launch the mech across the ground or into the air.
- Fixed an issue where the motorbike battery could not be placed back inside the Dirtbike after being removed unless a car jack was used.
- Fixed an issue where players could not sit in the rowing slot of the Barba or Dinghy while another player operated the engine.
- Fixed an issue where destroyed plane wings continued to block movement.
- Fixed an issue where vehicle engine buy and sell prices were incorrectly set to $100 instead of their intended prices.
- Fixed an issue where the Sidecar Bike had incorrect prices when selling it to the trader.
- Fixed an issue where vehicle batteries purchased from traders were fully charged but displayed an empty charge bar.
- Fixed an issue where the camera clipped through the character’s shoulders while riding a bike in first-person view.
- Fixed animation issues affecting male and female characters while riding the Mountain Bike.
- Fixed an issue where the RIS handguards and handlebars were misaligned.
- Fixed an issue where the player’s legs would jitter and clip when sitting in a metal or improvised wheelbarrow.
BASE BUILDING
- Fixed an issue where lower-ranked squad members could select the Destroy option on base building elements and trigger the destruction animation despite not having permission to destroy them.
- Fixed an issue where upgrading a previously placed structure while having a blueprint equipped could prevent the player from unequipping or placing the blueprint until relogging or creating a new character.
- Fixed an issue where lock protection appeared in the wrong position when placed on doors, requiring players to relog for it to appear correctly.
- Fixed an issue where double-clicking a base building element after reopening the crafting UI only toggled its selection instead of placing it.
- Fixed an issue where items could not be unselected in the “Base Building” section of the Crafting Menu.
- Fixed an issue where players could build torches on top of certain Base Building elements, such as chairs, stools, and benches, allowing characters to sit on top of the torch.
- Fixed an issue where all variants of the Chandeliers were missing the “Paint” interaction.
AUDIO & VISUALS
- Fixed an issue where the maximum distance for in-game proximity chat was limited to approximately 40 metres instead of 80 metres.
- Fixed an issue where destroyed sentries were missing their fire sound effects.
- Fixed an issue where water sound effects were missing when walking through the ponds at the Salt Factory.
- Fixed an issue where searchable vehicle wrecks used sounds associated with searching through trash or dumpsters instead of appropriate vehicle search sounds.
WORLD & LEVEL DESIGN
- Fixed an issue where there was no collision on certain walls inside the Apex Facility, allowing players to run through walls on the upper floor.
- Fixed an issue where locks removed from doors could fall inside the building and become impossible to interact with.
- Fixed an issue where cargo drops could land in the river in B0, making them difficult or impossible to access.
- Fixed an issue where players wouldn’t be able to drink water at a certain location near the Salt Factory in Z2.
- Fixed an issue where puppets could not vault through windows or open doors in a building at the Boot Camp in sector B3.
- Fixed an issue where invisible collision was present above Hunter’s Grotto in all outposts.
- Fixed an issue where players could not chop down the bush near the entrance during the Survival Zone tutorial.
- Fixed an issue where sea waves would clip through walls and appear inside the Salt Factory.
- Fixed multiple level design issues along the B4 coast which included trunks clipping into rocks, low-quality rock formations and the sound of waves cutting off.
- Fixed multiple level design issues in Samobor City including floating crates and the wrong LoD being used on a bush.
- Fixed an issue where wetness would randomly disappear from gas station rooftops after rain.
- Fixed an issue where a truck in Z3 would display a green texture when viewed from a distance.
- Fixed an issue where some building models would overlap outside the B4 outpost.
- Fixed an issue where distant textures on the excavator in sector B3 would pop in.
- Fixed an issue where shadows on multiple village assets in A3 would pop in and out.
- Fixed an issue where shadows would pop in on multiple assets inside the WW2 Bunker.
- Fixed an issue where parts of the WW2 bunker building in sector A4 abruptly changed visual detail as the viewing distance changed.
- Fixed multiple issues with changes in visual detail at the Gas Station in sector B3.
- Fixed an issue where the flag next to the blue building in the Survival Zone tutorial was floating above the ground.
Which addition stands out to you, the fishing progression, returning birds, or arena matches? Follow along as SCUM moves toward its standalone update and server wipe plans on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.
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