SCUM Announces Hotfix 1.3.3.1.145413 for Crashes and Apex Hunt Bugs
The announced changes add a crash reporter, automate server crash reports, and address Apex Mutant Bear behavior inside TEC1 facilities.

SCUM‘s announced Hotfix 1.3.3.1.145413 focuses on problems tied to the August update, including crashes, broken Apex Hunt progress, faulty TEC1 Research Facility hazards, and several server and sandbox issues.
The hotfix follows the August 24 update, which added TEC1 Research Facilities and mutant bears to the Island. Gamepires detailed the changes in its Steam announcement.
Among the player-facing changes are a new crash reporter and automatic submission for server crash reports. The notes also cover Apex Mutant Bear pathing and aggro behavior, quest progress after server restarts, recipes, foundations, item returns, visual glitches, and Sandbox Mode DLC access.
Two problems remain active. Some players cannot access Twitch Drops they earned previously, although the fix is expected to happen on the backend without another game download. Some servers may also be missing from the in-game browser, with manual IP entry still available as a workaround.
SCUM Hotfix 1.3.3.1.145413 Patch Notes
The full changes cover stability, TEC1 encounters, survival systems, base building, visual bugs, and server tools.
CRASHES
- Fixed a crash that could occur after opening the Manual and then the Journal from the Inventory.
- Added a new crash reporter, allowing players to provide additional information and submit a report after the game crashes.
- Server crash reports will now be submitted automatically.
TEC1 RESEARCH FACILITY & QUESTS
- Fixed the barbed wire surrounding TEC1 Research Facilities not dealing damage to players.
- Fixed the Apex Mutant Bear becoming stuck in an elevated position when a player blocked its path.
- Fixed the Apex Mutant Bear remaining aggroed on the player who triggered it.
- Fixed the “Enter A Block” Apex Hunt objective not progressing after leaving and re-entering the Apex Facility.
- Fixed server restarts resetting Apex Hunt quest progress.
- Fixed quests being completed during active events by using event weapons.
GAMEPLAY
- Fixed Crab Apples, Dates, Plums, and Watermelons not being available for use in the Fruit Salad recipe.
- Fixed incorrect descriptions appearing on heatless salads.
- Fixed a second Triangle Twig Foundation not being placeable on the opposite side of a Twig Wall.
- Fixed Level 3 (metal) Triangle Foundations not being upgradeable to Level 4 (brick).
- Fixed locks removed from a Barba while it was in the water disappearing instead of being returned to the player.
WORLD & VISUALS
- Fixed missing ground collision near the secret bunker in sector C3, which allowed players to crawl under the map.
- Fixed low-quality shadows on the guard booths at the entrance to the trader zone.
- Fixed a container in sector B1 appearing at low visual quality.
- Fixed the Apex Jacket clipping through Tracksuit Pants on female characters using the 1-1-5 (skinny) body settings.
- Fixed Socks clipping through Apex Predator Boots when worn without Trousers.
- Fixed Master Hunter Pants clipping through the Luis Moncada Jacket.
SERVER & SANDBOX
- Fixed the base decay setting not working within circular custom regions.
- Fixed the command for spawning fish being unavailable.
- Fixed players being unable to spawn DLC items they owned in Sandbox Mode.
KNOWN ISSUES
- Twitch Drops: We’re aware that some players are currently unable to access previously earned Twitch Drops. This is a backend issue, so the fix will not require another hotfix or game download. We’ll let you know as soon as access has been restored.
- Server Browser: Some servers may not appear when browsing or searching for them in-game. Affected servers can still be joined by manually entering their IP address. We’re working on a fix and will let you know once the issue has been resolved.
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