SCUM

SCUM is an open-world multiplayer survival game developed and published by Gamepires. It reached its full 1.0 release on June 17, 2025 for PC on Steam, following nearly ten years in Early Access. The game drops prisoners onto a vast, hostile island where deep character customization and survival mechanics define your fight to stay alive.

Über das Spiel

SCUM is described as a “prison riot survival game” where you loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight to outlast a hostile open world. Deep character customization — covering metabolism to skills — shapes how you survive against both the environment and other players. Gamepires was acquired by Jagex, which took over publishing duties for the eventual full release.

The game sold over 250,000 copies within 24 hours of its original Early Access launch. The 1.0 release reintroduced free-roaming animals for a more immersive hunting experience.

Wesentliche Merkmale

Deep Character Customization

Your prisoner’s metabolism, skills, and physical traits are all deeply customizable and directly affect survival.

Open-World Survival Mechanics

You loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight across a large, hostile island.

Multiplayer Prison Riot Setting

The prison riot premise puts you among other prisoners, creating both cooperative and competitive dynamics.

Free-Roaming Animal Hunting

The 1.0 update reintroduced free-roaming animals, removing an older hunting mini-game.

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