SCUM | October Update Preview & What's Next

Summary

Prisoners,

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 release.
The final Into the Wild update expands fishing with updated fish behaviour, tiered quests and a leaderboard, and brings seagulls and crows back to the Island. It also adds new clothing crafted from materials recovered from mutant kills, while the TEC1 Research Facility becomes a Deathmatch arena. Further fixes, balance changes and quality-of-life improvements are also included.
After taking a closer look at the update, we’ll look ahead to tattoos, controller support, making Photo Mode free for every player, along with some of the wider work underway across SCUM.

FISHING EXPANDED

Hook a larger fish and you’ll feel the difference. It'll pull more strongly from side to side, while how quickly you reel can mean the difference between tiring it out and giving it time to recover. Your choice of bait and equipment will also matter more, and an updated HUD makes line tension and bait condition easier to follow during a catch.
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