Short answer
As checked October 29, Update 0.8.17 is the newest entry in the official Steam News feed. It delivers gamepad and Steam Deck improvements, detector recovery, inventory changes and new weapon balance. Update 0.8.0 introduced Dogface fast travel and toggle running; Hotfix 0.8.8 addressed missing quest rewards.
Source: Official Update 0.8.17 — controller, quests, inventory and weapons ↗
Source: Official Update 0.8.0 — fast travel, running and save changes ↗
Source: Official Hotfix 0.8.8 — detector and inventory fixes ↗
What changed after the original roadmap announcement?
The official roadmap shows planned work. Update 0.8.0 and 0.8.17 are published patch notes; compare the version installed in Steam with the relevant notes before troubleshooting.
Previously planned fixes now in published updates
The detector-recovery fix appears in 0.8.8 and 0.8.17. The 0.8.17 controller update adds Legacy Aiming and a dedicated Gamepad category; the earlier request for a mouse-like inventory cursor does not establish that exact feature. See detector recovery and controller checks.
What happened to the 0.7.4 save test?
The old 0.7.4 Experimental option is historical. Update 0.8.0 says its corrupted-save fixes reached the public update; preserve a separate backup and try the current installed build first. See save checks.
Which update addresses my problem?
| Your problem | Relevant update | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Missing Catching Current detector | 0.8.8 / 0.8.17 | Reload the affected save and check inventory or ground. |
| Fast travel is unavailable | 0.8.0 | Finish On the Road and check known stops. |
| Part of the world does not load | 0.7.2 · September 16 | Update first. If it persists, send the location and affected save through Feedback. |
| Raisa will not offer the next Job immediately | 0.7.2 · September 16 | Recheck her dialogue after updating; use Journal tracking for an accepted Job. |
| The stash does not open | 0.7.1 · September 15 | Follow stash-opening checks; missing items in another camp are a separate case. |
| A repair item behaves differently | 0.7.0 · September 15 | Match its name and condition rule in the maintenance table. |
| The death screen or saves look different | 0.7.0 · September 15 | Check mode-specific buttons and run autosaves before choosing an action. |
What to check after 0.7.0
Stored items are organized by camp; the village expansion does not create shared storage everywhere. Review stash tabs. For changed combat, compare the dated weapon values and mode differences. A bunker reset is not the same timer as an ordinary container.
Source: Update 0.7.0 — storage, equipment, modes and reset changes ↗
The developer says existing saves are compatible with 0.7.0 and recommends a new game to experience the changes. That recommendation is not a requirement to delete your existing progress, nor a guarantee that an already damaged save will be repaired.
Earlier 0.6.x patch ledger
September 9 changes that older guides may miss
- 0.6.3: addresses Zoran interaction after sleeping.
- 0.6.2: adds sleep healing and fixes the controller cancellation confirmation.
- 0.6.0: introduces sleeping, expanded bindings, multiple tracked Jobs and partial Fetch deliveries. Use action lookup and Job help for practical steps.
Early Access scope
Act I is the current Early Access foundation. Further acts, regions and expanded systems are plans, not content unlocked by 0.7.2. Cooperative multiplayer is planned for the full release; the cited store description gives no firm co-op date or player count. See current multiplayer status before planning a session with friends.
Source: Official Early Access scope and plans ↗
The problem remains after updating
- Check the installed version, not just the news date.Record the build shown by your game and the mode of the affected run.
- Separate changed rules from failed actions.A different stash inventory may be expected; a chest refusing to open is another symptom. Use the symptom table.
- Keep the save and report the exact failure.Include the location, selected item or Job and what happened immediately beforehand. Do not overwrite your only recovery point to repeat a destructive bug.
Updates FAQ
What is the latest Scavland update?
As checked October 29, the latest official Steam News entry is Update 0.8.17. The public 0.8.0 update introduced fast travel and toggle running; 0.8.8 and 0.8.17 describe detector recovery.
Does 0.7.2 add co-op?
No co-op release is announced in 0.7.2. Cooperative multiplayer remains a future full-release plan in the cited Early Access description.
Must I delete my save after 0.7.0?
No. The developer states existing saves are compatible and recommends a new game to experience the changes. Keep your current progress and backups; a recommendation is not a deletion instruction.