Space Scum News

[h2]🚀 Opening Access to the Second Wave of Playtesters[/h2][p][/p][p]Today we are expanding the Space Scum playtest with a second wave of invites. This means additional players are joining the mission, but the first wave of playtesters still have full access.[/p][p]Why is that important? Because we have updated the playtest build based on the feedback from the first wave. Many of you told us the game felt a bit too easy last time, so we've ramped up the challenge. What do you think now? :)[/p][p]Even if you have played before, we need you back in to see the changes, try the new adjustments, and let us know how it feels![/p][h2][/h2][p]If you requested access but did not get in during the first wave, check your Steam library, notifications, or the Space Scum store page. You might already be cleared for boarding.[/p][p][/p][h2]👇🏻 Friend invites will be re-enabled[/h2][p]If you have access, you can invite one friend to join:[/p]

1. [p]Open your Steam friends list[/p]
2. [p]Right click a friend’s name[/p]
3. [p]Select “Invite to Playtest” under the Space Scum entry[/p]

[p]❗️Only one invite per playtester, so choose wisely.[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠 Help Us Make It Better[/h2][p]Whether you are brand new or returning from the first wave, we want your honest feedback. Tell us what you enjoyed, what did not work for you, and what could be improved. Even short answers help. The Feedback Form link is in the Main Menu, please take a few minutes after your session to fill it out.[/p][p]⚠️ If you played in the first wave, we recommend starting a new game. Old saves may have bugs or be incompatible with the updated build.[/p][p]Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us shape Space Scum. We will see you out there, scavengers.[/p][p][/p][p] — The Space Scum Team

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[p]This message is for those of you who received access to the Space Scum playtest last week. If you’re one of them, welcome aboard and thanks again for joining![/p][p][/p][h3]🛰️ Today is your last chance to invite a friend to the playtest. If you haven’t jumped in yet or know someone who should, now is the time![/h3]

1. [p]Open your friends list[/p]
2. [p]Right-click a friend[/p]
3. [p]Select "Invite to Playtest" under Space Scum[/p]

[p]⚠️ Only one invite per person, so choose wisely[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]🧪 We are also still collecting feedback[/h2][p]If you've had a chance to try out the playtest, we would really appreciate your thoughts![/p][p]You will find the Feedback Form here and in the game’s Main Menu. It doesn't take more than a minute or two, and your thoughts help us shape the upcoming demo. We are reading every single response![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again for being part of the playtest and joining the Space Scum!
Now get out there and make some trouble 👽[/p][p][/p][p] — The Space Scum Team[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]🚀 First Wave of Playtest Invites Sent![/h2][p][/p][p]Over the past few weeks, we've been gathering requests to join the Space Scum playtest, and we’re truly blown away by your enthusiasm. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up![/p][p]We’ve just approved access for several hundred players, and the first wave of invitations is now live.
If you requested access, make sure to check your Steam library, notifications, or the Space Scum store page. The playtest may already be waiting for you there.[/p][p][/p][h3]👇🏻 And here's more good news [/h3][p]
We’ve enabled the friend invite system.
That means if you already have access, you can now invite one friend to join the playtest.[/p][p][/p][h3]To invite someone:[/h3]

• [p]Open your Steam friends list[/p]
• [p]Right-click a friend’s name[/p]
• [p]Select “Invite to Playtest” under the Space Scum entry[/p]

[p]❗️Please note: invites are limited to one per playtester, so choose wisely.[/p][p]If you know someone who would enjoy leading a ragtag team of mercs across brutal, procedurally generated planets in a gritty turn-based RPG, this is their chance to join the scum of the 'verse. Whether they’re into tactical choices, permadeath tension, or just love telling their own story in a harsh sci-fi universe, they might be the perfect addition to the playtest.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]⚠️ If you've played before, we've made quite a few changes so you'll want to start a new game - old saves will have bugs and might be entirely incompatible! ⚠️[/p][p][/p][h2]🛠 Help Us Make It Better[/h2][p]Once you're in the game, you’ll find a link to our Feedback Form in the Main Menu. We would really appreciate it if you take a few minutes to share your impressions. It helps us polish the experience ahead of the upcoming demo release![/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again for being part of this journey. See you in the void, scavengers![/p][p][/p][p] — The Space Scum Team

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I did scan strategy RPG Space Scum's trailer a few times for the hint of a feature that didn't make me immediately think, ah yeah, that's just like Battle Brothers innit. This is a bit unfair of me. After all, your dudes sit on chess piece-like plinths in this one. That's innovation, right? Anyway, I like the art and the bloke from the trailer looks like he'd nut me if I dwelled on the comparison too long. With someone else's face. So, here's a trailer. There's also a Steam demo from next month, although you can sign up for a playtest now.

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[h3]Attention, commander. New intel just dropped![/h3][h2]🚀 We’ve just released our Space Scum Demo Trailer, and you're the first to see it! 🚀[/h2][p]In the trailer, you’ll get a closer look at our key art in motion and a glimpse of actual gameplay footage in its current state. The game is still in development, but we wanted to show you how it’s shaping up.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]📋 While we finish preparing the demo, we’re also getting ready for a limited playtest. You can still sign up on the game’s main page. If you’ve already submitted your application, there’s no need to do anything else. The playtest hasn’t started yet, and we’ll contact selected participants once everything is ready.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]🛸 Don’t forget to wishlist Space Scum on Steam to get notified as soon as the demo goes live. And join our Discord server to stay up to date with all the latest news and connect with the team![/p][p][/p][p] — The Space Scum Team

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