Steam app 513710 · updated 25 Oct 2026, 15:13 UTC
Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become. Loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight to outlast a hostile island where every choice can change your fate. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become harder to kill.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
117 months, November 2016 to November 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
23 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 567 hourly samples from 08 Oct, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
7 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 150 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
This game contains mature content including violence, blood and gore, nudity (which can be disabled in game), alcohol and some drugs.
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50 developer announcements, Feb 2026 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
Prisoners,We're closing off the week with a small hotfix that will iron out some of the smaller issues that popped up with the latest update. Read more below: UI & InteractionFixed a bug where chat messages appeared at the bottom of the…
Patch notesPrisoners,A midnight ritual in the catacombs? Someone’s going to have to investigate. We’ve nominated you.Our Halloween update is live, bringing a limited-time quest and new rewards alongside fixes for grass coming through base floors…
rjgmarketingSDUPDATE | 28 OCTOBER: Maintenance for the official server merges has begun. Affected source and destination servers are now offline. Other official servers remain playable until the partial wipe and Halloween update begin at 15:00 GMT /…
rjgmarketingSDPrisoners!Some of you had a very profitable night fishing in the radioactive zone. A bug meant processing Radioactive Carp produced excessive amounts of Depleted Uranium, allowing players to earn far more money than intended. Because of the…
Patch notesPrisoners!Following October’s Update, today’s hotfix addresses several issues you’ve encountered on the Island, including a fix for performance hitches caused by field-of-view changes when aiming down sights.The Specialist Angler Waders…
Patch notesPrisoners,The October Update is live, bringing Into the Wild to a close. Larger fish now put up more of a fight, Fishing Quests are available across three tiers, and a new leaderboard tracks the biggest catches. Crows and seagulls are back…
rjgmarketingSDPrisoners,The final Into the Wild update arrives October 5.We had hoped to release it before the end of September, but testing uncovered issues with some of the new fishing changes. We’re taking a few more days to resolve them before…
rjgmarketingSDPrisoners!Our previous hotfix was intended to fix an issue preventing quest progress from loading correctly, but it did not apply correctly for some players who continued progressing their quests while the issue was active.We know it’s…
Patch notesPrisoners!Yesterday’s hotfix introduced an issue that prevented quest progress from loading and displaying correctly for some players.No progress was lost or reverted.We’ve now fixed the issue. All existing quest progress, including…
Patch notesPrisoners!Today we’re releasing a second hotfix for the August Update, addressing further issues reported by the community. This includes crashes, a server-join error and problems affecting loot in TEC1 Research Facilities.We’ve also…
Patch notesPrisoners!Following August's Update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.CRASHESFixed a crash that could occur after…
Patch notesPrisoners,The Into the Wild August Update is live!Enter an underground TEC1 Research Facility, face mutant bears through new Master Hunter quests and claim exclusive rewards. Cooking has been expanded with new Heatless recipes, faster…
rjgmarketingSDUPDATE – AUGUST 24The August Into the Wild Update will now launch on Tuesday, August 25. We’re taking an extra day to complete a few final fixes before release. Thanks for your patience. Full patch notes will be published when the update…
rjgmarketingSDHey there, prisoners!Hot on the heels of the July Update, we’ve dropped our second hotfix, addressing more of the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild.You can find the full list of resolved issues and adjustments…
Patch notesHey there prisoners!Hot on the heels of the July Update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.PERFORMANCE &…
Patch notesHey Prisoners,The July Into the Wild update is now live!This month introduces a completely new tutorial experience inside the TEC1 Conditioning Facility, mutant deer, boar and wolves, and the Master Hunter, who arrives with new tiers of…
rjgmarketingSDHey there prisoners!The July Into the Wild update is coming on Monday, July 20, and today we’re giving you a preview of what’s on the way.This update builds on the return of free-roaming animals with new Master Hunter Quests offering…
rjgmarketingSDThe Island is alive again.For a time, the forests were quiet, the fields felt empty, and the mountains belonged mostly to the prisoners brave enough to cross them.Not anymore.Tracks in the dirt. Movement beyond the treeline. A distant sound…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!Hot on the heels of the June update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered out in the wild. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below.SERVER SETTING CHANGES…
Patch notesHey Prisoners,Free-roaming land animals are back!June’s Into the Wild update returns wildlife to the Island, along with a limited-time SCUM 1.0 Anniversary quest, trophy fish wall mounts, improvised cooking recipes, customizable tombstones…
rjgmarketingSD// UPDATE //The June Into the Wild update is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 30.We’re moving the update by one day so the team can take extra time for final checks and fixes before release.Thanks for your patience. We’ll share the full…
rjgmarketingSD// UPDATE //The June Into the Wild update is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 30.We’re moving the update by one day so the team can take extra time for final checks and fixes before release.Thanks for your patience. We’ll share the full…
rjgmarketingSDHappy Wednesday, Prisoners! As you’ve guessed already - a new showcase is on the menu today, alongside other things! Enjoy!When you open a pack of gum in class.Link to originalHow iron deficiency looks in puppets.Link to originalAyyy…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!We have another hotfix incoming featuring some very welcome quality of life improvements and bugfixes so make sure to check out what we have in store for you! Performance and bug fixesFixed an issue where performance…
Patch notesHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Recently, we launched Into the Wild, and today we get to see how you handle it firsthand. Sit back and relax, and enjoy some Into the Wild content.Glad to see that the farming rebalance worked well for you. 🍀Link…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!Hot on the heels of the latest update, we’re releasing a hotfix for the most pressing issues you’ve encountered over the past week. You can view the full list of resolved issues and adjustments below. Connectivity &…
Patch notesHey Prisoners, Last week, we shared more on where SCUM is heading and introduced Into the Wild, our first focused run of updates. Across May, June and July, Into the Wild is about improving hunting, fishing, cooking, farming, wilderness…
Patch notesHey there prisoners! We have some big news for everyone who hold SCUM near and dear to their heart! With Into the Wild, we’re grouping our next three monthly updates around one shared focus: hunting, fishing, cooking, wilderness survival…
FratmanHello, prisoners. Over the past few months, many of you have had questions about what Gamepires joining the Splash Damage Group means for the future of SCUM. Bringing two teams together around a live game takes a lot of coordination behind…
FratmanHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s Community Showcase for a few laughs from the island. Camping at the bunker, achieving absolutely nothing with maximum efficiency.Link to original Average hunting lodge…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!We’ve seen your feedback about mods breaking after the latest patch, so we’re putting out a quick hotfix to get them working again. Due to certain security measures, unofficial .pak files can currently only be placed in…
Patch notesHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Take a moment to unwind and enjoy this week’s Community Showcase for a few laughs and highlights from the island. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!We're coming in hot with a fresh new hotfix to iron out some of the issues that popped up with the latest patch!Check it out! First up - DLSS now works properly, and you can now see appropriate visual and performance…
Patch notesHey there prisoners,We've just released our second monthly patch! Let's not beat around the bush and let's dive right into it. We hope you'll enjoy what we've prepared for you! THE BIG ONESTHE TRENCH GUNThe terrifying and notorious Trench…
FratmanHello, Prisoners! Happy Tuesday! Another Community Showcase is here and ready for you to dive into. Catch up with some of the latest moments from our amazing community.…
somke_herdzHey there, prisoners! We're here to announce this month's patch, which will roll out next week, on the 23rd of April, and will be packed with a variety of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes, as well as various content and feature…
FratmanGreetings, Prisoners! Happy Tuesday! You know what time it is. With no further ado, let’s dive into this week’s community showcase. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdzHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Ready for some fun from our community and to see what they’ve been up to over the past week? Take a look! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdzHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Let’s switch things up. Here are some of the best ways to keep things interesting and dive back into the action! Let’s go! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!First of all, we'd like to apologize for the issues that popped up with last week's update. With this hotfix, our aim is to get them sorted out and that you finally enjoy the game!Here's the list of issues we have…
Patch notesHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Spring is here, and here are some of the best ways to shake off the winter blues and start fresh 🌿 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdzHey there prisoners!We're releasing a small, emergency hotfix which will fix some of the most egregious issues such as server crashes and stability issues.We're keeping an eye out for your reports and are diligently sifting through them.…
Patch notesHey there prisoners,Spring is the season of renewal, and we are more than happy to release another patch filled with a variety of quality of life improvements, bugfixes and other improvements!Without further ado - let's get started:SERVER…
FratmanHappy Tuesday, Prisoners! Fresh Community showcase is coming your way, so lie back and check out what our creative collective has been up to last week! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdz{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/e9eafdf310e13f34dd48c1a02c0924d82d1edfa4.jpg 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…
FratmanHi 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!…
somke_herdzHello 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! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/d97d4a25fd9c3122c07f92a673a1311c0fa340ce.png…
somke_herdzOur partnership with PlaySafe ID over the past two months has started to show some promising results. Check it out! 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…
FratmanHello, Prisoners! Happy Wednesday! Once again it’s time to show you what our lovely community has been up to for the past week. There’s something for everyone so join us and enjoy!…
somke_herdzHello everyone, happy Tuesday! We got a hotfix coming your way, so check it out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/567f4a4b4e0e2a89f63e3b7c7949717a08cf625b.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27012442/990f83fb2e35684c070b0a2d90a019d6ec4bf79e.png Fixed the…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| SCUM Specialist Angler Pack | Windows | 05 Oct 2026 |
| SCUM Stalker Outfit Pack | Windows | 25 Aug 2026 |
| SCUM Apex Predator Pack | Windows | 20 Jul 2026 |
| SCUM Specialist Scout Pack | Windows | 30 Jun 2026 |
| SCUM Specialist Archer Pack | Windows | 30 Jun 2026 |
| SCUM Woodland Hunter Pack | Windows | 25 May 2026 |
| SCUM Woodland Furniture Pack | Windows | 25 May 2026 |
| SCUM Eastern Furniture Pack | Windows | 19 Feb 2026 |
| SCUM Squad Emblem Pack | Windows | 23 Dec 2025 |
| SCUM Base Building Decor Pack | Windows | 02 Oct 2025 |
| SCUM Deluxe Content Pack | Windows | 17 Jun 2025 |
| SCUM Raymond Cruz Character Pack | Windows | 14 Mar 2024 |
| SCUM Vehicle Skins Pack | Windows | 25 Jan 2024 |
| SCUM Dance Pack | Windows | 14 Dec 2023 |
| SCUM Male Hair Pack | Windows | 14 Dec 2023 |
| SCUM Charms Pack | Windows | 03 Aug 2023 |
| SCUM Weapon Skins Pack | Windows | 03 Aug 2023 |
| SCUM Female Hair Pack | Windows | 11 May 2023 |
| SCUM Luis Moncada Character Pack | Windows | 11 May 2023 |
| SCUM: Danny Trejo Character Pack | Windows | 30 Jun 2022 |
| SCUM Supporter Pack 2 | Windows | 26 May 2021 |
| SCUM Supporter Pack | Windows | 29 Aug 2018 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | SCUM_Launcher.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Play SCUM DirectX 12 (Experimental) | SCUM_Launcher.exe | -dx12 | windows 64 | |
| Play SCUM Vulkan (Experimental) | SCUM_Launcher.exe | -vulkan | windows 64 |
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