SCUM 1.0 – The Island Just Got Real

After years of blood, sweat, and body temperature tracking, SCUM has finally hit version 1.0 and it’s a hardcore survivalist’s dream come true.

A Deadlier, Deeper Island

After seven years in Early Access, SCUM has re-emerged as a fully-fledged 1.0 release, and it's more than just a number change, it’s a rebirth. The game’s massive 225 km² island has been transformed with new biomes, overhauled cities, snowy peaks, and an eerie sense of wilderness that feels alive. Whether you’re creeping through revamped bunkers or hunting in dense forests, every corner of the map dares you to survive just a bit longer. This isn't just about looting, it's about learning the land and making it yours, inch by inch.

AI That Hunts You Back

One of the biggest changes in 1.0? The way enemies behave. Gone are the days of predictable puppet spawns. Now, AI-controlled NPCs roam, react to your actions, and ambush you when you least expect it. Combat feels raw and tense, especially with the new encounter system that rewards silence and punishes recklessness. It's a serious shift toward immersion and realism, and combined with major performance optimizations and reduced CPU strain, SCUM now plays smoother, harder, and smarter than ever before.

Finally, a Story Worth Dying For

For the first time, SCUM introduces structured quests and narrative content that give you more purpose than just "don’t die." Side missions, story threads, and even custom player-made quests (via modding tools) inject a whole new layer of progression. Combined with updated UI, modding support, and BattlEye anti-cheat, the foundation is set for SCUM to become more than a survival sim — it's growing into a platform for both brutal realism and player-driven storytelling.

For the Survivors Who Want it All

SCUM 1.0 isn’t for the faint of heart, it’s for players who live for the grind, the micromanagement, and the unpredictability of true survival. If tracking your vitals, building your base from scratch, or watching your digestion stats sounds exciting, then welcome home. The launch brings a full wipe, a fair start, and a new era for one of the most ambitious survival games on the market. This isn't just an update, it's a declaration: SCUM is no longer in testing. It's in full, unforgiving control.