Independent fan wiki for the current Early Access build
Scavland Wiki Maps, Guides, Crafting and Game Info
Now live in Steam Early Access, this independent fan wiki keeps Scavland maps, beginner guides, crafting help, jobs, traders, weapons and current update tracking close at hand.
Latest Scavland Guides
Start with maps, guides, crafting and current systems.
Use these current Early Access build guides to navigate Zalesye, prepare the first route, find jobs, check traders, maintain gear, compare weapons, cook survival food and follow current updates.
What is Scavland?
A hard Soviet wasteland built for preparation.
Scavland is a top-down pixel-art survival RPG set in Zalesye, a post-apocalyptic Soviet region shaped by radiation, mutants, rival survivors, and the Mist.
This independent fan wiki keeps the practical work close to the surface for the current Early Access build: maps, routes, equipment checks, quest planning, trader notes, crafting context, bunker risk, weapons and update tracking.
Launch scope
Confirmed systems in Scavland Early Access.
Developer
NoShadow
Platform
Steam
Genre
Survival RPG
Setting
Zalesye
Survival Guides
Search the field index, then plan the first run.
Search confirmed world systems, then continue to the beginner guide, quest routes, traders, crafting notes, platform notes or update tracker.
Early Access Release
Launch guide
September 4, Steam PC, Early Access scope and starter links
Beginner Guide
Start here
First route, supplies, early jobs and survival checks
System Requirements
PC specs
Steam minimum specs and recommended status
Steam Deck & Controller
Platform support
Controller, handheld and Steam Cloud support
Interactive Map & Zalesye Locations
World reference
Settlements, roads, territories and navigation
Weapons & Attachments
Named weapon reference
Mikhail 47, Dragoon, Nagant and more
Jobs & Contracts
Job guide
Anatoly, Nadja, hunt jobs and refresh times
Items & Loot
Medical supplies
AI-2, IFAK, Bandages and trader stock
Traders
Seller reference
Grigory, Jasna, Marco, Sasha and more
Factions & Reputation
Faction and trader guide
Rada, Mechanists, Grigory, Nadja and more
Crafting
Maintenance guide
Repair kits, gun cleaning and materials
Bunker Intelligence
Underground guide
Procedural bunker preparation
Mist Intelligence
Hazard guide
Mist and environmental threat tracking
Anomaly Scanner & Artifacts
Freshness FAQ
How scanner beeps reveal artifacts
Update Tracker
Version watch
Early Access date and v0.5.117 changes
Update Log
What changed after the Early Access launch.
- Scavland launched in Steam Early Access on September 4, 2026.
- Update 0.7.0 makes Traders, Jobs, weapon durability and world fixes part of the current-build check.
- Hotfix 0.7.1 and Update 0.7.2 continue the 0.7.x pass with follow-up job, dialogue and world-chunk fixes.
Recently updated
Quick Loadout
Prepare for the return trip
Zalesye combines long routes, hostile survivors, mutants, radiation and the Mist. A good run still needs enough supplies to get home.
- Carry food, water and healing
- Leave room for recovered items
- Keep weapon condition for the return
Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scavland?
A hardcore top-down pixel-art survival RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Soviet world.
When did Early Access launch?
Steam and the official release trailer list September 4, 2026.
Which factions are named?
Public notes name Rada, Commonfolk, Acolytes, Mechanists, Palatines and Gunners; Steam says there are 10 factions in total.
Are bunkers fixed?
No. Steam describes underground bunkers as procedurally generated, so layouts can vary.
Latest Build
Read the latest Scavland update notes.
Use the update tracker for Early Access launch scope, Update 0.7.0 systems, Hotfix 0.7.1 follow-up fixes, Update 0.7.2 notes and the developer's public news feed.
Open Update Tracker