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QoL patch and wipe coming next week!



[h3] Hey there prisoners! We're here to announce a new patch that we'll roll out next week, on the 19th of March, which will be packed with a variety of quality-of-life improvements and bugfixes![/h3]

Although we have been a bit silent over the past couple of weeks, we were very much active behind the scenes, and the team was working hard to deliver something that will improve the overall experience of SCUM.

Without further ado, let's see what the team's been cooking and what they've got in store for you:

[h3]WHAT TO EXPECT?[/h3]

Almost all aspects of the game will receive at least some type of improvement or fix. Everything from base building tweaks, weapon fixes, admin command adjustments, graphical fixes, new server settings... you name it!

While a lot of cool new tweaks and improvements are coming, we acknowledge that we're missing some shiny new features that are the main source of excitement. Rest assured, we're working on those as well and we'll have one in a few months. In the meantime, we will be releasing smaller patches on a monthly basis such as the one we'll have next week.

[h3]WIPE[/h3]

We are also announcing that along with the patch, we will also conduct a partial wipe of all official servers, which will take place on the same day - the 19th of March.

We wanted to give the community enough time to make the necessary preparations, as you will be able to sell all your stock for gold, which you will then be able to use again to repurchase some of the stock that you owned.

To point it out just in case one more time - gold will NOT be wiped and you will be able to claim it after the wipe.

While unpopular to some, wipes are a necessity to keep servers running properly as they remove clutter such as unused bases and items from players who are no longer actively playing. They also make the servers fair and competitive for new players as everyone starts from the same position.

That being said, make sure to go out in a blaze of glory and paint the Island red before all your gear gets wiped!

As always, partial wipes will NOT be enforced on private servers, although we encourage server owners to do the same for the same reasons listed above.

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[h3]ADDRESSING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
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We are aware of the radio silence from our side when it comes to the recent news of the Splash Damage acquisition and just wanted to use this opportunity to briefly refer to this.

There are a lot of moving parts and background processes happening right now. Lots of meetings on all sorts of topics are taking place, people and teams are getting to know each other, and there's all sorts of planning and decision-making that need to be conducted in order to create a crystal clear picture of our way forward.

Because we don't have all the information yet, we have decided to wait before making any official statements. As you're very much aware, things always tend to change if they are not locked in and we want to avoid coming out with anything that is not set in stone. The last thing everybody needs is additional confusion, and clarity and a clear picture are what the community needs most at this point.

That is why we'd like to kindly ask you for a bit of your patience on this matter. There's no need for any type of concern as we're still working on the game as you can see with the patch announcement, and we'll shed more light on this as soon as possible!

Thank you all and see you on the Island!

The Gamepires team

SCUM - Community showcase

[h3]Hi everyone! We hope you’re having a great day. It’s Tuesday, which means another Community Showcase is here, featuring some of the best highlights from last week. Enjoy![/h3]



Knock, knock! Got a moment to talk about our Lord and Savior? We’ve got something to show you.



The furry community might be getting a bit too powerful…



That’s a pretty impressive collection you’ve got there.



Things are getting lively on the Island!



Just hang in there!



Looks like goat’s for dinner, boys.



Or maybe chicken?



No pun, just great capture.



Foreshadowing… wildfire incoming.



We ride to glory!


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Here's what the YouTube content creators were up to ->

Com Truise is back with another fire Top of the Mountain base raid. Make sure to check ti out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHBfKkB9VY

Sophie has made a great squad MEAT & GREET edit that you should not miss!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6qa7zflG9M

John _ Dominator is out to get revenge after some bad actors destroyed his vehicle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpy-NPH0IbM

Koje is showcasing some serious PvP skills. Go and take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUDGQgvX1u8
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Twitch community was also busy ->

Mr_C0d3r - Fastest retreat known to mankind!



On the other hand, this is what happens when you don't retreat at all! Right, natas666?



DREIUNDSIEBZIGER let out a battle cry mixed with pure, unbridled gamer rage!



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That's it for now, see you next week!

Somke




SCUM - Community showcase

[h3]Hello Prisoners! We hope you’re having a great Tuesday! Here’s another Community showcase featuring what our talented community has been up to. Here we go![/h3]



Sun in my eyes, this one is in for a katana makeover.

The guns are smoking hot…and the guys are just trying to keep up.

Not messing around with his protein intake.

Gives a whole new meaning to the words nose piercing.

How she looks at you when you make a “funny” joke.

Just your average pretty flower appreciation post.

They are coming for you.

When the armsdealer says the best he can do is half off…so you just go and steal his stuff.

Sometimes you just have to lay back and soak in the sunset.

All we can say is: beautifully put together.
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YouTube video content creators have also been busy last week ->

Gaming Central is trying to survive our vast Island and talking about the new update. Don’t miss it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrDrBLkhbQ

Luthais is playing Pirate and exploring to find treasures!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXaobXC9k68

John _ Dominator is raiding the biggest team on the server. Go and see how it went!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoKBMZ2tJhM

Seems like The Accidental Survivor accidentally survived this Puppet infested episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hhBar4kOUA
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Twitch crew is also here with their hilarious shorts ->

CaicaraGAMES almost became a tree hugger in a very literal sense.



Thank you AceDabelainor for showing us that this mech needs its targeting systems recalibrated.



DMTRNKOO can't have a moment for himself.



Are you even friends if you haven't accidentally blown each other's heads off, right ez69er?


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That's it folks! See you next week!

Somke



SCUM - Update on PlaySafe ID

[h3]Our partnership with PlaySafe ID over the past two months has started to show some promising results. Check it out![/h3]

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As anyone who's a had a bad run-in with cheaters can attest, their impact on the overall experience of the game could be devastating - especially in a game that is as hardcore as SCUM.

Combating this is no small feat, and with PlaySafe ID, we are slowly gaining the necessary edge we need to start meaningfully fight back against cheaters.

Two months ago, we've started to introduce PlaySafe ID to a handful of servers, and the results that we have show promise:



We've been quite pleased with the response that we've received, and we've seen a steady increase of interest for PlaySafe ID signups as players report significantly fewer issues with cheaters on servers. We're happy to see this collaboration going forward and because of this, we've decided to expand the number of servers that utilize PlaySafe ID which you can see in the list below:

  • 195.181.170.67:13058 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 – Europe
  • 195.181.170.67:13186 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #3 - Europe
  • 195.181.170.67:13314 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #4 - Europe
  • 98.142.3.91:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 – US East
  • 98.142.3.91:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #3 - US East
  • 172.240.69.131:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 – US West
  • 172.240.69.131:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #3 - US West
  • 170.23.43.245:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 – US Central
  • 170.23.43.245:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 - US Central
  • 78.111.102.152:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 – South America
  • 80.240.101.101:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 - South Africa
  • 80.240.101.101:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 - South Africa
  • 188.42.122.156:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 – Singapore
  • 188.42.122.156:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 - Singapore
  • 79.127.249.94:8194 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 – Russia
  • 79.127.249.94:8322 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 - Russia
  • 78.111.102.152:20012 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 – Brazil
  • 78.111.102.152:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 - Brazil
  • 51.161.198.209:20002 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #1 - Australia
  • 51.161.198.209:20102 - SCUM Server Official PlaysafeID #2 - Australia


Make no mistake, we're very much aware of the concerns that you have voiced with regards to signing up for PlaySafe ID. That is why we'd like to emphasize once more that:

  • PlaySafe ID signup is completely optional. You do not need it to play SCUM.
  • It will NOT be enforced and utilized on existing servers.


If you have additional questions or would like to learn more about PlaySafe ID, you can watch our Q&A session on our YouTube channel:

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Until next time!

-Fratman

3 months after laying off a bunch of people, Splash Damage has become 'Splash Damage Group' and acquired another studio




In the latest example of 'I don't understand business,' Splash Damage, which just three months ago made major layoffs so it could "remain agile and adaptable in what has been a very challenging market," has acquired Gamepires, the maker of the open world survival game Scum...
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