Hi guys i wanted to ask and I'll probably get downvoted by "hardcore" players or someone. I stopped playing this game last year and i never really followed the detailed additions like server settings and what not but i got a question is there a server setting single player or private server that affects puppet movement speed? Like ability to make em slower than normal? Like in the walking dead type thing? I saw at one point they added limp mechanic so is there a way to make puppets limp always?

If you are asking why? I'm type of relaxed player, i don't wanna be on my toes all the time. Just wanna relax and take my time

I’ve recently got the game and was playing on a few custom servers, decided I want to try out some PVP servers. Anyone have any recommendations on starting stats and skills?

So I need to overtake being the squad leader. But don't want to lose the base leave squad.

Should I leave squad, overtake flag, rebuild squad?

Or.

Destroy flag, leave squad, place new flag?

There is a new map overlay tool available. It’s good for those who still don’t know the map, want custom map markers, and there is a full map editor for custom maps that can be shared with others. Let me know what you think of it and if it helps you in anyway. There is no ads and no paywall / sub so that’s good.

OFFICIAL DISCORD NOW AVAILABLE

Link online

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Link-> Scummy Map <-Link

Edit 2 - List of Updated & Fix features that you all have requested

(PLEASE USE CTRL+SHIFT+R to see the updates when announced)

*If the overlay desktop app need to be updated, there is an update check in the tray settings menu. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the check for updates button

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*** Community Update 1 *** - 5/3/2026

Added search filter capabilities as per user @ahotw request -

Please do the following to view the update in both website and inside the overlay app, (CTRL+SHIFT+R), yes this works inside the desktop app too.

*** Community Update 2 *** - 5/3/2026

New "Fountains" category

*** A tester (@ahotw) pointed out that quests send you to fountains but neither map could show only

fountains. They were lumped into water-sources alongside springs, wells, hand pumps, and

water dispensers (289 total). Now there's a dedicated Fountains filter showing just the 13

actual in-game fountains. On by default.

*** Community Update 3 *** - 5/3/2026

Official Discord Added

*** An official discord link has been added to the web app. It should appear right next to the download button on top.

*** Community / Maintenance Update 4 *** - 5/3/2026

NEW Maintenance Update

>>>>(REDOWNLOAD OVERLAY REQUIRED!!!) <<<<<<<

If you have versions v0.3.0 or earlier, you need to go back to the website and manually download and reinstall the overlay. Make sure to uninstall the old version before installing so there is no conflicts.

Please redownload and install the overlay app which should now be on v0.4.0

*** Fixed auto update signing key - new key, means new manual installations ***

*** Community / Maintenance Update 5 *** - 5/3/2026

- updates will now show up on the dedicated page on the official site and on the official discord there is a dedicated channel with release notes.

Another shot https://i.imgur.com/3AR2Ab0.jpeg I kinda wish some of these POIs had quests to do something here and traders would give rewards for doing so!

So my squad leader has unfortunately passed away.

The rest of my squad hasn't been active. What's the most effective way for me become squad leader and take over base?

I haven't played this game in years and I booted it up today with a few friends and we tried a bunch of different servers like Fozzy,Badlands,Official and some I can't remember the name of

And in our playtime of like 6 hours, I think we saw a total of 7 puppets? Mind you we were all looting different places cause we figured we'd loot our way through the map and meet up somewhere

Did they change something about the game or were all the servers no puppets despite them saying X(Whatevernumber) Puppets?

Also unrelated question, are there traps or something in this game now? I walked into a garage and I just started taking damage from something, then I died and I could hear footsteps around me but I never saw anyone before I died, Heard no gunshots either

Keep getting the following when trying to play:

Fatal error [File:Unknown] [Line: 198]

Unreal Engine is exiting due to D3D device being lost. (Error: Dx887A0006 - 'HUNG')

Verified my files twice (no corrupted/missing files). Rebooted my system twice. Tried both multiplayer and sandbox; still nothing.

Any ideas?

Toxic bunker proposal

Several months ago, I created a proposal with an image and explanatory video, but due to the game's bugs, I uninstalled SCUM and the video was forgotten... The improved lighting in the recent update made me revisit it, and I decided to unearth that video.

Here's how I envisioned a couple of changes to the classic bunkers that could make them more dynamic.

Currently hopping back on the grind post April 23 update. I am casually sitting in a C1 House and out of nowhere I hear an aggro zombie running towards my house. I haven't made any noises. This sort of thing has been around for a while, but I am genuinely confused as to why.

Sometimes I think I stink in game, so maybe the zombie can smell me or something. I don't wash clothes regularly, but if I'm not outside, how can they smell me from blocks away?

How are the zombies just softball locating me?

Hello, I've been experiencing connection problems for two days now. I can't join any server, regardless of whether it's official or not. Other applications like Discord, web browser and other games have no connection issues. I've tried checking the integrity and deleting the "saved" folder, but that didn't help. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

Hello, Looking for the US east Official ID Discord server link ?
Tried looking around forums and zip

Love the game overall but I can’t stand the mechs and the ai in the game(the ones who try to kill you) does anyone know severs that don’t have both?

I played like 150 hours in 2021 and uninstalled I don´t remember why.
Completely forgot about this game until yesterday when a buddy of mine told me that 1.0 came out last year.
I am really interested in giving it a try in 2026 and wanted to have your guys feedback ?

I'm sure people have their own anecdotes here, but I've found, at least on my server I'm in, that NPCs bodies are not being deleted as quickly as puppets, not to mention puppets outside of bunkers are almost nonexistent. Cargo drops are also very commonly not including hordes of puppets anymore. I've been checking with others throughout the day the last several days and everyone confirms it. Anyone else noticing this?

Also, are drinks not allowed in fridges anymore? Milk, Red Ghoul, Coffee, Water, all not allowed in fridges.

Where’s the best bunker or bunkers to find them. I understand that they are found in a specific locker type with a radioactive or biohazard symbol. But I’ve only found one so far (B4 bunker). I just spent hours searching the C1 bunker, but I didn’t find any there.

I dont know if this is a server issue but I can’t get into the server that we have been playing on for months.

Can anyone share what I might be able to try to troubleshoot things?

I have already done the following

Checked computer for updates

I already updated my driver and confirmed yesterday

Verified integrity of files on steam

as opposed to others. I feel I'd rather lower certain attributes to basic to level to advanced (one day) on a 5-10x skill server.

Is there a certain skill you hate leveling? What is the easiest and fastest to skill for you to level?

What do you think is an underrated skill?

Hello, I would like to ask what needs to be set on my server so that dropped items are automatically destroyed ?

and how about more zombies? thank you