SCUM has become a big hit. The player counts look fantastic, just like the sales figures. And the community even forgives the developers for a server wipe.
If one thinks that the online shooter market is saturated, then SCUM proves otherwise. The mix of shooter and survival is currently very well received by players.
SCUM is a big success
SCUM has sold remarkably: As the developers announced on Twitter, 700,000 copies of the game have been sold in just one week. This is a huge success for the team. The player statistics on Steamcharts also show that SCUM is performing excellently. The developers have managed the combination of survival game and online shooter very well, and the grim scenario of prisoners fighting for their survival and freedom arouses players’ interest.
Patch made server wipe necessary
How are players reacting to the server wipe? Due to a savegame bug in the single-player part, a patch had to be deployed, which also brought additional bug fixes and server optimizations. Unfortunately, the patch necessitates the deletion of all characters. However, the server wipe was met with much understanding from the players, even though it was understandably frustrating.
“Excellent work, guys!” – “I appreciate that and look forward to seeing how the game evolves.” – “Daily patches? You are the best development team in the world!” These are just a few comments from players on Steam about the patch.
Fans are hardly bothered by the wipe. On the one hand, most understand that SCUM is still in the early access phase, which can lead to wipes, and on the other hand, most players are happy that the developers maintain and improve SCUM so regularly.
As one can see, a community can be kept engaged through continuous updates and reactions to feedback, even when there are bad news such as a wipe.
