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Start with the learning path, then move into systems and locations as your runs become more ambitious.
Cheats & Trainer
Scavland trainer and cheats guide: -dev & -console launch flags, single-player trainer & CT table compatibility, memory offset updates, and save backup protection.
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Price & Editions
Complete breakdown of Scavland pricing on Steam: $19.99 baseline, 10% launch discount, regional pricing tiers, DRM status, and roadmap adjustments.
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Steam Deck & Handheld Guide
Handheld setup for Scavland on Steam Deck and portable PCs: display scaling, frame-rate and power options, controller layouts, and text sizing. The settings below are suggestions to try, not measured benchmarks.
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Scavland vs Zero Sievert
Tactical comparison between Scavland and Zero Sievert: ballistics feel, 300+ attachments, radioactive Mist weather, 10 factions, and co-op roadmap.
Read field notes Explorer Mode
Complete guide to Scavland Explorer Mode (v0.5.169): campfire health healing, doubled stash capacity, relaxed death penalties, and survival strategy.
Read field notes Beginner Guide (Update 0.7.2)
Definitive Scavland beginner guide & starter walkthrough: Update 0.7.0 & Hotfix 0.7.2 mechanics, Green Rags starter kit, 150 max stamina, difficulty dodge costs, 2x campfire healing, and The Mire safe route.
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Anomaly Scanner
Complete guide to the Core Detector anomaly scanner in Catching Current: locating the Flux Aspect Core, audio pitch tracking, missing item bug fix, and quicksave reset.
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Death & recovery
Complete guide to Scavland death mechanics: rebuilt Death Screen in Update 0.7.0, dedicated Autosave Slots, corpse recovery, and safehouse stash defense.
Read field notes Weapons & attachments
Complete Scavland weapons and attachments guide: 25+ firearms, 300+ attachment components, Update 0.7.0 durability pass, jam clearance, and weapon bench modding.
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Loot & Backpacks
Scavland loot and backpack guide: maximizing carry weight capacity, barter values vs crafting junk, spark plug payouts, and fast inventory management.
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Quests & contracts
Complete guide to Scavland main quests and contracts: storyline progression from Dead Man's Rest to Catching Current, orange vs green quest items, and job penalties.
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Factions & Reputation
Breakdown of Scavland’s 10 wasteland factions: Act I interactive syndicates, bandit clans of the zone, vendor tier unlocks, and Hotfix 0.7.2 Raisa diplomatic truces.
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The Mist
What the official material establishes about the Mist, plus a careful field-note format for testing its dangers.
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Map & Locations
Complete Scavland full map & locations guide: 3x expanded Zalesye world, Arcadia, Mechanist Base, Mudlark Camp, Microrayion stashes, Bunker B-4 landmarks, and safe routes.
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Cooking & crafting
How to cook and craft in Scavland: campfire water boiling, hunger & stamina management, workbench recipes, safehouse stashes, and trader specialization in Update 0.7.0.
Read field notes Weapon Repair & Durability
How to repair weapons in Scavland (Update 0.7.0): universal Gun & Armor Repair Kits, 80% Glue/Lube and 70% Cleaning Rod thresholds, rifle durability buffs, and jam fixes.
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Mist & Radiation
Surviving the toxic Mist, managing gas mask filter degradation, and farming high-tier artifacts safely in Zalesye.
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Tactical Database
Breakdown of weapon durability and jamming in Scavland after Updates 0.5.169 and 0.7.0, plus reliable loot extraction.
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Everything about Scavland Early Access launch (0.6.3): singleplayer progression across 10 factions, roadmap expectations, and UI behaviors.
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Night Survival & Stealth
Early Access survival guide for night raids: handling the 10-meter flashlight cone, suppressor audio radius, fast looting, and predator ambushes.
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Factions & Progression
Character progression in Scavland: zero artificial skill trees, 10 wasteland factions, trader inventory tiers, and 24-hour contract refreshes.
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Co-op & Multiplayer
Current multiplayer status for Scavland Early Access: dedicated singleplayer design, developer co-op roadmap plans, Steam Remote Play, and solo tips.
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Russian Language Setup
How to configure Russian language support in Scavland: localization roadmap, community Cyrillic translation patches, font fixes, and text files.
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Red Keycard & Bunkers
Complete Scavland bunker guide: subterranean bunker entrance locations in northwestern Zalesye, Red Keycard vault access, military loot respawn cycles, and emergency extract routes.
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Complete guide to Scavland armor mechanics and starter loadouts: body armor hit durability tiers, Update 0.7.0 damage distribution, repair kits, and budget Mikhail 74U kits.
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Hospital Quest & Meds
Walkthrough for Scavland Hospital Quest: locating the northeastern Zalesye Hospital complex, counters for Tongue Monsters, Room 204 keycard and breach methods, and unlocking Physician Anna medical barter tiers.
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Merchant Prices & Volodymyr
Complete Scavland merchant guide: Trader Volodymyr Crossroads location, zero-reputation stock, 35% attachment discount, +5% sell bonus per rank, and 50,000 Ruble stash expansions.
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Complete guide to Scavland sleep and world resets: Update 0.7.0 mattress-only bed rule, doubled campfire healing, 5 HP/hr bed rest, and 3-hour bunker resets.
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Faction Identification & HUD
Scavland combat recognition guide: visual faction uniforms (Rada, Commonfolk, Gunners), HUD reticle color states, audio cues, and truce recovery.
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Developer Commitments & Roadmap
Scavland roadmap tracker: Lucas and NoShadow one-month Early Access milestone, official website launch at scavland.com, interactive roadmap, and Community Picks #1 preview.
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Patch 0.6.0 Guide
Complete breakdown of Scavland Patch v0.6.0: the sleep system, the rebuilt controls and keybinding system, a Jobs overhaul, Trader and loot rebalancing, and armor durability changes.
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Patch 0.7.0, 0.7.1 & 0.7.2
Complete breakdown of Scavland Update 0.7.0 and Hotfixes 0.7.1 & 0.7.2: 50,000 ruble stash expansions, rebuilt death screen, Raisa jobs rebalancing, and chunk fixes.
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Complete guide to Scavland safehouses, stashes, and travel: 50,000 ruble stash expansions in Update 0.7.0, main camp workbenches, and safe transit routes.
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Binoculars & Zoom
How to get and use Binoculars in Scavland: vendor locations (Anatoly & Volodymyr), tower loot spawns, camera pan controls (Right-Click), and scouting range.
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Complete Scavland consumables and medical guide: bandages for bleeding, boiled water vs dehydration, painkillers, medkits, splints, and anti-rad items.
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Is It Worth It?
Comprehensive buyer guide for Scavland: Early Access $19.99 price value, combat difficulty, 3x expanded Zalesye map, bug stability, and roadmap outlook.
Read field notes Save File Location
Find your Scavland PC save files, backup campaign progression, restore corrupted saves, and manage Update 0.7.0 dedicated Autosave Slots on Windows & Steam Deck.
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Complete guide to Scavland modding: BepInEx installation, custom inventory grids, community translations, balance tweaks, and VAC safety policies.
Read field notes Steam Deck 60FPS
Master Scavland performance on Steam Deck LCD & OLED: stable 60 FPS settings, 8W TDP battery profiles, font scaling tweaks, and custom rear grip trackpad mapping.
Read field notes Crash & Error Fixes
Troubleshoot common Scavland PC errors: black screen on launch, stash opening freezes, DirectX 11/12 crashes, low FPS stutters, and corrupt save recovery.
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Console & Xbox Release
Official status of Scavland on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Game Pass: Steam Early Access exclusivity, native controller support, and 2026-2027 roadmap.
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Tips & Tricks
Master Scavland with 20 essential tips and tricks: audio ripple management, Shift+Click looting, campfire healing, repair thresholds, and night raid tactics.
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Weapons Tier List
Definitive Scavland weapon tier list: S-Tier assault rifles, BIS sniper rifles, high-stopping shotguns, attachment synergies, and Update 0.7.2 balance meta.
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How to make money fast in Scavland: high-density barter scrap, trader specialization multipliers, safe bunker farming routes, and stash flipping.
Read field notes Walkthrough: Early to Mid
Step-by-step walkthrough for Scavland: surviving the first raid, completing Dead Man's Rest, setting up your Zalesye safehouse, and unlocking Tier 2 traders.
Read field notes Walkthrough: Endgame
Master Scavland's endgame: subterranean Sector B-4 bunker raids, Flux Aspect Core extraction, Expert repair kit crafting, and high-threat mutant boss sweeps.
Read field notes Steam Achievements
Unlock all 28 Steam achievements in Scavland: combat milestones, bunker discoveries, story contracts, trader reputation ranks, and Iron Man survival trophies.
Read field notes Ammo & Calibers
Comprehensive Scavland ammunition guide: 9x18mm, 9x19mm, 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54mmR, and 12-gauge shotgun shells ballistics breakdown.
Read field notes Armor & Helmets
Complete guide to Scavland body armor and helmets: Tattered, Scavenger, Medium, and Heavy vest stats, Update 0.6.0 durability rebalance, and repair rules.
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Mutants & Enemies
Master combat against all Scavland hostiles: Tongue Monsters (Lickers), Hellhounds, Big Bears, Splatters, and armored bandit sentry tactics.
Read field notes Metabolism & Health
Complete breakdown of Scavland metabolism systems: dehydration stamina lock, arterial bleeding, fracture debuffs, radiation zones, and campfire recovery.
Read field notes MK-47 Rifle Guide
Complete Scavland MK-47 guide: 7.62x39mm ballistics, Basic tier reclassification in Update 0.6.0, best muzzle and optic attachments, and bunker loot spawns.
Read field notes 63 Dragoon Sniper
Master the 63 Dragoon designated marksman rifle in Scavland: 7.62x54mmR one-shot ballistics, PSO-1 scope magnification, stamina ADS tips, and bunker drop rates.
Read field notes TOZ-34 Shotgun Guide
Definitive guide to the TOZ-34 over-under shotgun in Scavland: 12-gauge buckshot spread, bleed mechanics in Update 0.7.0, and mutant hunting tactics.
Read field notes Leon 1895 Guide
Master the buffed Leon 1895 rifle in Scavland: +50% projectile damage in Update 0.7.0 / 0.6.2, 75 fire rate, budget hunting loadouts, and accuracy tips.
Read field notes Mikhail 74U Carbine
Complete Scavland Mikhail 74U carbine guide: 5.45x39mm ballistics, high ergonomics, stock modding compatibility in Update 0.7.0, and bunker room clearing.
Read field notes PM Nikolay PB Pistol
Master silent takedowns with the PM Nikolay PB in Scavland: integrally suppressed 9x18mm ballistics, zero audio ripples, stealth night raids, and ammo savings.
Read field notes Arcadia Outpost Guide
Explore the eastern regional settlement of Arcadia in Scavland: Update 0.7.0 crafting tables and player stashes, bandit borders, and specialized traders.
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Explore the industrial Mechanist Base in Scavland: high-tier tech traders, weapon attachment workbenches, Tier 2/3 reputation unlocks, and secure stashes.
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Explore Mudlark Camp in Scavland: southern wetland location, mutant trophy bounties with Bogdan, Update 0.7.0 field stash, and swamp traversal.
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Explore the Microrayion residential blocks in Scavland: multi-story Soviet apartment buildings, rooftop sniper perches, locked loot rooms, and stash locations.
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Sector B-4 Bunker
Comprehensive tactical guide to the Sector B-4 subterranean bunker in Scavland: Red Keycard access, ventilation shafts, radioactive valves, and high-tier military vaults.
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Complete guide to the Rada military faction in Scavland: urban camo uniform recognition, diplomatic standing, Tier 2/3 armor unlocks, and base contracts.
Read field notes Commonfolk Syndicate
Guide to the Commonfolk syndicate in Scavland: ragged civilian coat recognition, food and hardware contracts, Zhivan 140% sell rates, and militia standing.
Read field notes Acolytes Cult Guide
Complete guide to the enigmatic Acolytes cult in Scavland: Mist anomaly shrines, artifact harvesting contracts, bio-protection gear, and reputation.
Read field notes Gunners Mercenaries
Complete guide to the Gunners mercenary faction in Scavland: black tactical gear, high-caliber sniper contracts, heavy plate armor, and underground bases.
Read field notes Status Effects & Debuffs
Complete reference of all Scavland status effects: arterial bleeding, bone fractures, dehydration lock, radiation sickness, toxic mist poisoning, and exact medical cures.
Read field notes Mist Anomalies & Artifacts
Master Scavland anomalies and artifacts: electric arc traps, gravity fissures, toxic clouds, Anomaly Scanner sweeps, and legendary artifact passive stat buffs.
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