SCUM Developer Update: What to Expect! - All Information on New Features, Bug Fixes, and Optimizations

24 April 2023 / by Fabian Roßbach
SCUM Developer Update: What to Expect! - All Information on New Features, Bug Fixes, and Optimizations

SCUM Developer Update Overview

The moment we've all been waiting for is getting closer! While we patiently wait for SCUM to take its next big steps, the developers have another update for us. In this post, you'll learn all about the latest adjustments, code reviews, bug fixes, and upcoming features in the game. Let's get started!

Technical Improvements and Bug Fixes

The developers have been working diligently on various technical aspects of the game. This includes adjusting actors for world objects, code reviews, and fixing issues with the cooking system overhaul. Additionally, work has been done on the master server protocol and various bugs have been fixed.

New content and gameplay adjustments

There are some exciting new changes to gameplay! Work has been done on implementing rocket launcher functionality and completing tear gas functionality. Additionally, the heat source system has been improved and work has been done on the smoker feature. The new loot system has also been adjusted, along with various optimizations and bug fixes.

Graphics, animations, and sound

There have also been some changes in graphics and animations. Developers have worked on new trailers, male models, concept art, and the character creation user interface (UI). The generator model has been reworked, new food objects have been created, and clothing has been adapted to the new male models. Additionally, smoker animations have been developed. In the audio department, Sentry design has been improved, new voice lines have been implemented, and hunting and trailer audio have been adjusted.

Community management and anti-cheat measures

The developers are also active in the fight against cheaters: hunting down and banning cheaters is a daily occurrence. They also handle ban appeals, Steam general discussions, and bug reports. Performance benchmarking, optimization tests, and tests of upcoming features are also conducted to continually improve the player experience.

Balance adjustments

Finally, some balance adjustments have been made. These include adjusting stamina consumption, implementing silencer durability decay, adjusting weapon characteristics, and adjusting item inventory sizes. Additionally, the prices of some items have been adjusted.

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We hope you enjoyed this insight into the latest developer update for SCUM and wish you lots of fun playing! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and news about SCUM!

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