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SCUM Players Get Trench Gun With Bayonet in Today’s April UpdateThe April update for the survival game SCUM has been released, adding a trench gun with a bayonet attachment. Developed by Gamepires, this update introduces new firepower that aligns with the game's focus on realistic military simulation and survival mechanics. The developers have teased additional content beyond the new weapon, which will be detailed in the full patch notes.
Splash Damage acquires Scum developer Gamepires from JagexUK co-development studio Splash Damage has acquired Croatian developer Gamepires, the studio behind the open-world survival title Scum, from Jagex. The deal, backed by Emona Capital, merges the two entities into Splash Damage Group, which will operate independently. The new group plans to focus on premium development, co-development partnerships, scaling the Scum franchise, and investing in new intellectual property.
Splash Damage acquires Scum dev Gamepires from JagexSplash Damage has acquired Scum developer Gamepires from Jagex, with financial backing from Emona Capital. The combined entity will leverage Splash Damage's shooter expertise and Gamepires' survival game strengths to expand the Scum franchise and develop new intellectual property. Ben Hopkinson, formerly CFO of Splash Damage, will lead the new company as CEO.