SCP: 5K (Alpha Testing) — patch notes and updates
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| Double Your Terror (and Discounts) During Stream Scream V | 2026-10-26 | Halloween is upon us, and that means another Steam Scream Sale has begun! Save 20% on SCP: 5k and 25% on the OMNI Edition all this week. Don't let these mind-shattering savings pass you by. Now's the perfect time to grab your friends, gear up, and take on the terrors of Area-12. SCP: 5K_20%OffOMNI Edition_25%OffSale ends November 2 at 10am PT. But why stop at just one nightmare?NEW BUNDLE_CriSCP:5KPick up the CriSCP: 5K bundle today and save an additional 10%! Together, these two indie horror games deliver the ultimate combination of single-player chills and cooperative thrills. Can you survive this menacing marathon? Brave the haunting world |
| DEV OPERATIONS LOG. . . | 2026-10-23 | Hello! It's been a few months since our last update, so we wanted to check in. This is our first official "Dev Operations Log," a new series of dev-authored posts in which we'll share behind-the-scenes looks at the development of SCP: 5K, provide previews of upcoming content, and dig into what's new or next for the game. We've published dev diaries in the past, but with our operations logs we hope to post more updates more often, ramping up to monthly updates if and when we can! We'll keep our inaugural post pretty brief, with more meaty stuff coming later. These are the highlights:Quick recap of what 1.0 work we've already done (i.e. a refre |
| Development Roadmap Announcement | 2026-07-02 | Hello! We know many of you have been waiting for news on .18 along with a production roadmap. Since securing publisher support, we’ve had the great fortune to be able to shift our production cadence to ultimately make a stronger, larger 1.0. However, this shift required time and focus and we wanted to wait to update you until we were completely on track. We thank you for your patience. In this announcement, we will give you an update on .18, future updates, 1.0 and a link to our interactive production roadmap with some sneak peaks on what we’ve been working on since last we spoke. But first, our production development update:Up until now, Aff |
| The Spring Sale is here: 20% off SCP: 5K | 2026-03-19 | From March 19th through March 26th, you can pick up SCP: 5K for 20% off during the Steam Spring Sale! In addition, you can also grab the Omni Edition Upgrade for 25% off right now and gain access to 3 DLC Campaign missions (to be developed and released after the base game is completed), exclusive Omni Edition cosmetics for your character and weapons, and an exclusive in-game supporter badge for your nametag. Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| SCP:5K HAS A PUBLISHER – NEW INDIE LABEL: BALOR GAMES – AND A NEW COMPANY LOGO! | 2026-03-04 | We’re thrilled to be able to announce that we’ve found a publisher for SCP:5K… Balor Games. Founded by the original leadership of Humble Games, Balor is a new indie publishing label focused on providing the resources and global reach to elevate independent games, while fiercely protecting the creative soul that makes them special. They have acquired the acclaimed Humble Games and Firestoke catalogs of released titles and are now adding new, as yet unreleased titles of which we are proud to be the first of their debut slate.We’re overjoyed. Balor is the ideal publisher for Affray and any other indie studios like us. The Balor team has been an |
| Affray Interactive Studio Update [December 2025] | 2026-01-01 | Happy Holidays!As 2025 comes to a close we wanted to give the community an update on Affray, as well as some of our plans for 2026.First and foremost we want to be sure to address the SCP: 5K roadmap overhaul. We had initially planned to release this in December, however, we have decided to hold onto it for just a bit longer as we finalize a few remaining details that will impact what it contains. Our goal is to provide a clear and cohesive schematic for what you can expect between now and the game's full 1.0 release, and we are doing our best to make sure that it is subject to as little alteration/change as possible so players understand the |
| SCP: 5K On Sale Now! | 2025-12-18 | Hi everyone,From December 18th through January 5th you can pick up SCP: 5K for 20% off during Steam's Winter Sale event! In addition, you can also grab the Omni Edition Upgrade for 25% off right now and gain access to 3 DLC Campaign missions (to be developed and released after the base game is completed), exclusive Omni Edition cosmetics for your character and weapons, and an exclusive in-game supporter badge for your nametag.-Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| A Hotfix for Update 0.17.1 is Now Available! | 2025-12-05 | Update 0.17.1 Hotfix is now available to download and play!This hotfix includes a handful of bug fixes and optimizations.⚠ If you run into any issues such as crashing, bizarre textures, and so on, please make sure to delete your Pandemic AppData folder. You can easily access this file by typing %localappdata% into any Windows File Explorer address bar, and then finding the Pandemic folder and deleting it (a new one will be generated when you launch the game again). We also recommend verifying your game files through Steam after updating to make sure you have no corrupted game files. ⚠You can find the full in-depth patch notes below: 0.17.1 HO |
| Update 0.17.1 is Now Available! | 2025-10-30 | Update 0.17.1 is now available to download and play!Update 0.17.1 introduces a multitude of highly requested features and adjustments, including but not limited to:Semi-randomization of the Chambers in the Discover Program (so the order changes each time it is played)Revival mechanics to give players a second chance if things go southA new "Focused Testing" mode that allows players to replay individual Chamber maps after they have been completed at least once3 new ChambersImproved dedicated server functionality: vote kicking and more moderation toolsIn addition, 0.17.1 introduces the first steps towards official mod support in the form of a m |
| SCP: 5K On Sale Now! | 2025-10-27 | Hi everyone,From October 27th through November 3rd you can pick up SCP: 5K for 25% off during Steam's Scream Sale event! In addition, you can also grab the Omni Edition Upgrade for 30% off right now and gain access to 3 DLC Campaign missions (to be developed and released after the base game is completed), exclusive Omni Edition cosmetics for your character and weapons, and an exclusive in-game supporter badge for your nametag.Be sure to also check out our trailer for the upcoming 0.17.1 Update releasing on Wednesday, October 29th:-Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| SCP: 5K On Sale Now! | 2025-09-29 | Hi everyone,From September 29th through October 6th you can pick up SCP: 5K for 30% off during Steam's Autumn Sale event! In addition, you can also grab the Omni Edition Upgrade for 35% off right now and gain access to 3 DLC Campaign missions (to be developed and released after the base game is completed), exclusive Omni Edition cosmetics for your character and weapons, and an exclusive in-game supporter badge for your nametag.-Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| A Hotfix for Update 0.17 is Now Available! | 2025-09-06 | 0.17 HOTFIX (0.17.0.154)General:Fixed dust cover disappearing when attaching PSO sight to AK104 and AK105Made binaural audio off by default, improving audio performance on lower end systemsThis option may need to be manually disabled if you already had this option on prior to the hotfix (it was previously defaulted on)Fixed ironsights not flipping down when an optic is equippedMade tablet close if ESC is pressed (the pause menu will still open but you will now leave the tablet)Fixed human AI looking wistfully into the distanceFixed broken grip hold on third person animationFixed a bug where the player character preview would not appear when j |
| DEV DIARY | 2025-08-30 | We received a lot of questions and wanted to share some more background and insight regarding a few topics here: what we just released, why we released it, and how that affects the future of the project, and more specifically, the main campaign mission: Raid on Area-12.We’d also like to thank you for your feedback and announce we’re releasing a Hotfix on September 5th*. You can find details at the bottom for our 0.17 Hotfix along with plans for 0.17.1 Patch. *Originally planned for Wednesday 9/3, but we had a couple of unexpected issues pop up so this is pushed to Friday 9/5.WHAT IS THE DISCOVER PROGRAM, REALLY?The Discover Program is our new |
| THE DISCOVER PROGRAM // Update 0.17 is Now Available! | 2025-08-20 | Update 0.17 is now available to download and play! Welcome to the Discover Program. The Discover Program introduces our brand new rework of the Wave Survival gamemode, complete with 10 unique chambers, new SCPs to fight and interact with, a multitude of new systems and mechanics to improve the game underneath the hood, and much more.If you wish to learn more about the work that went into this update, we also recently released an extensive devblog that dives deeper into the various features and other content that has been introduced into SCP: 5K with this update.⚠ If you run into any issues such as crashing, bizarre textures, and so on, please |
| The Discover Program // Update 0.17 Devblog | 2025-08-19 | Hello test subjects everyone!Welcome back to another SCP: 5K devblog. In this post, we will be discussing Update 0.17, the “Discover Program”, as well as showcasing some of the upcoming work that the team has put into the game.The Discover Program is a fresh take on our preexisting Wave Survival mode, and we decided to try something new here that we have not done before. Not only does this update contain brand new content, including new SCPs, levels, and more, it also will have a substantial impact on how we generate the remainder of the campaign and push SCP: 5K towards 1.0/full release. Foundational SignificanceUpdate 0.17 will have major f |
| Update 0.17 Gameplay Trailer | 2025-08-17 | Hello Test Buddies :) A reminder that experiments begin on August 20th. Please take the time to review prior test subjects buddies footage prior to starting.We look forward to your mandatory participation—failure is not an option. Good luck. -Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| SCP-914 Clockworks Showcase | 2025-08-06 | Hello Test Buddies :) To all members of the Discover Program: Before experimentation begins, we advise you to familiarize yourselves with Clockworks. This SCP will be integral to your success in the chambers ahead. Be sure to take detailed notes.See you all on August 20th.-Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| Update 0.17 Release Date Announcement | 2025-07-26 | Hello Test Buddies :) Thank you for your interest in Area-12’s D-Class Discover Program. We look forward to your mandatory participation. Experiments begin on August 20th. Good luck. -Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| SCP: 5K On Sale Now! | 2025-06-26 | Hi everyone,From June 26th through July 10th you can pick up SCP: 5K for 20% off during Steam's Summer Sale event! In addition, you can also grab the Omni Edition Upgrade for 20% off right now and gain access to 3 DLC Campaign missions (to be developed and released after the base game is completed), exclusive Omni Edition cosmetics for your character and weapons, and an exclusive in-game supporter badge for your nametag.We recently started rolling out our first Omni weapon cosmetics, and Omni Edition owners will be receiving even more soon:We hope you all enjoy!-Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive |
| Update 0.16.1 is Now Available! | 2025-04-25 | Update 0.16.1 is now available to download and play! This update fixes many of the existing and commonly reported bugs that have been noted in the community, such as vaulting causing players to sometimes fall through the floor. In addition, we have also implemented the first version of our weapons cosmetic support system, which is the mechanic that we will use to begin including Kickstarter and Omni Edition exclusive skins, as well as level-locked skins. We have also been enjoying watching everyone's playthroughs of the Ghosts of the South Gate mission, and have put together a compilation of some of our favorite moments: A big thank you to IG |
| SCP: 5K is now on sale for Steam's Spring Sale event! | 2025-03-13 | Hi everyone, SCP: 5K is currently 20% off for Steam's Spring Sale event! https://store.steampowered.com/app/872670/SCP_5K/ Now is a great time for you and your friends to hop in if you haven't had a chance to check out the new update yet! -Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X Affray Interactive Bluesky |
| GHOSTS OF THE SOUTH GATE // Update 0.16 is Now Available! | 2025-03-05 | Update 0.16 is now available to download and play! This update brings a completely new/revamped version of the Antarctica mission, complete with a unique storyline, gameplay mechanics, and enemy types. If you wish to learn more about the work that went into this update, as well as some of the direct influences that went into building it, please be sure to check out our latest devblog. You can find the full in-depth patch notes below: 0.16 PATCH NOTES KNOWN ISSUES Holding TAB (Scoreboard) & pressing J or ESC can cause the game to softlock via mouse inputs no longer working. A workaround to this is to press J & ESC individually and it should al |
| Update 0.16 Gameplay Trailer | 2025-03-01 | Hi everyone, Check out a brief gameplay teaser for Update 0.16! We will see you all on March 5th! -Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X Affray Interactive Bluesky |
| Ghosts of the South Gate // Update 0.16 Devblog | 2025-02-26 | Hello everyone, Welcome back to another SCP: 5K devblog. In this post, we will be discussing the 0.16 update, “Ghosts of the South Gate”, as well as showcasing some of the upcoming work that the team has put into the game. This has been an opportunity for the team to work on something that isn’t within the usual confines of Area-12, allowing them to explore more creative and flexible approaches to various gameplay concepts and designs. This should be a unique experience that plays quite differently to the main campaign missions JXLDC, and shows some of the more diverse gameplay scenarios that we have planned for the rest of the game. SCP-610 |
| Update 0.16 Release Date Reveal | 2025-02-19 | Hi everyone, The release date for Update 0.16 is now here! Everyone will be able to hop in and play this update on March 5, 2025. We can't wait to hear what everyone thinks! -Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X Affray Interactive X |
| SCP: 5K On Sale Now! | 2024-12-20 | Hi everyone, You can pick up SCP: 5K for 20% off right now during Steam's Winter Sale event! https://store.steampowered.com/app/872670/SCP_5K/ From now through December 31st you will also be able to find some festive decorations and other surprises in game (we've also included an option in settings to turn this off if you want to play without them): Last but not least, we put together a fun cinematic video of some friends playing through the 0.15 Chapter 1 overhaul together for the first time, while we simultaneously followed them around using our built-in spectator cam tools: Now is a great time to hop into the game with a team of friends—we |
| Update 0.15.1 is Now Available! | 2024-12-10 | Update 0.15.1 available now! The team is hard at work on update 0.16, but in the meantime, we've prepared a patch for the 0.15 update to fix many of the bugs discovered by our QA team, as well as that were reported by the community. This patch features a variety of bug fixes and polish, as well as some rebalancing and quality of life features to further refine and enhance the overall gameplay experience. You can find the full patch notes below: 0.15.1 PATCH NOTES ADDITIONS Added Seasonal Events Added option to gameplay settings for enabling and disabling seasonal events Added seasonal christmas lights to SCP-173 Added customize admin command |
| SCP: 5K Steam Awards 2024 | 2024-11-28 | Hi everyone! We are very excited to announce that SCP: 5K is eligible to be nominated for this year's "Labor Of Love" category in the Steam Awards! This project truly has been a labor of love for us, and we are extremely grateful and honored to have the opportunity to continue working on the game and delivering the best tactical horror experience that we can for the community. If you have enjoyed playing SCP: 5K and watching it progress, please consider nominating us! Thank you to everyone that has played and supported our game, and we can't wait to bring you all more very soon! -Affray Interactive Development Team Discord Youtube SCP: 5K X A |
| Update 0.15 is Now Available! | 2024-10-30 | Update 0.15 is now available for all players to enjoy! This update brings brand new gameplay mechanics, a new and improved checkpoint system for more efficiently saving level progression, a significant amount of bug fixes and polish, and a major overhaul to Chapter 1 that bolsters and supports our design plans for SCP: 5K moving forward (if you wish to read more about this please check out our Affray Interactive Studio Update for Fall 2024 devblog post). SCP: 5K is also currently on sale for 20% off—now is a great time to hop in with some friends! https://store.steampowered.com/app/872670/SCP_5K/ You can find the full in-depth patch notes bel |
| Affray Interactive Studio Update [Fall 2024] | 2024-10-25 | Hello everyone, Welcome to another devblog update for SCP: 5K. While this is not our first devblog, it’s the first I have personally written since officially joining the Affray team as SCP: 5K’s Community Manager—if you are unfamiliar with my recent addition to the team, you can read more about it and my background here. In this update we will be taking a higher level look at Affray Interactive as a studio, the rather substantial amount of changes and restructuring that have taken place behind the scenes over the past year, and our present and future plans for SCP: 5K leading up to a 1.0 release. We will also be sharing a few teasers for the |