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SCUM Known Issues, Workarounds and Fixes

October 2026 fishing limitations and released fixes for lost tackle, damaged-clothing inventory loss and blocked server connections.

PC
Documented workaround

Landing a fish while walking backwards breaks the line

Platforms: PCUpdated Evidence checked

The October update lists line breaks while pulling a fish ashore backwards as a known issue. [1]

Documented steps

  1. Avoid walking backwards while bringing the catch ashore. [1]
Officially acknowledged

Frame rate affects reeling

Platforms: PCUpdated Evidence checked

The developer also acknowledges that frame rate can affect reeling. The update supplies no confirmed frame-rate setting that resolves it. [1]

Resolved

Fishing loses attached equipment

Platforms: PCUpdated Evidence checked

The October release fixes a rod-break issue during the fishing minigame that lost attached equipment. [1]

It also fixes the next cast breaking the line after a catch with fishing attachments still equipped. [1]

Resolved

Items disappear from damaged clothing

Platforms: PCUpdated Evidence checked

The update fixes stored items disappearing when damaged containing clothing or inventory items were unequipped, or when logging off while wearing them. [1]

Sources & verification

Platform and version details belong to the individual issue or guide section. A documented workaround may not resolve every case.

  1. SCUM: INTO THE WILD – October Update | 1.3.4.0.160241 official-newsRetrieved

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