Hello everyone! The next major Scum's Errand update is near release introducing the Roguelike Journey. As we worked on this update, we also felt that boss fights needed a significant overhaul, leading to the addition of two brand-new bosses and a completely redesigned arena built specifically for these encounters. Meet the New Bosses Anurix, the Lich King Once the High Sorcerer of the Sunken Ci…
Hello everyone, The Early Access version was released! We will cover more about the features included in this release below, as well as what we are planning for the next update. Features The Early Access version contains the core features of the game, including: · Shopping: You can buy and sell the loot you gather during the dungeons. · Character Customization: You can customize your character…
Hey there, Pedro here, the solo developer of Scum’s Errand. The last two weeks was focused on making the world feel less repetitive and more memorable to explore. I’ve been heavily expanding room variety, especially in the Castle and Cave biomes. The goal is for every room to have its own identity instead of feeling like reused layouts with different props. Some rooms are now built around: · Ru…
Hello everyone, Pedro here, the developer of Scum's Errand. Today I wanted to talk a bit about how build crafting works in the game, and the ideas behind the Fortune Teller system. Reading Fate. How Build Crafting works in Scum’s Errand Seeking Answers Scum’s Errand is a game about desperate people surviving in a collapsing world, and I wanted progression to reflect that uncertainty. Instead of…
Hello everyone, Pedro here! Today I will update you about our most recent development in the state of Scum's Errand. First of all, what is Scum's Errand? Scum’s Errand is a top-down roguelite horde shooter with extraction mechanics. Choose your expedition, dive into dangerous runs, and fight through rooms filled with enemies and loot. Everything you carry can be sold, if you make it out alive.…
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