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Radiation

Whether the radiation zones on the island take effect.

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INI key
scum.RadiationEnabled
Default
On
Type
Yes/No
Section
[World]
scum.RadiationEnabled=True

What does this setting do?

Switches radiation in the contaminated areas on or off. On means anyone entering those zones without protective gear takes damage and needs treatment afterwards. Radiation therefore acts as a gatekeeper — it locks rewarding areas away from players who are not equipped yet.

Switching it off opens those areas to everyone. That makes the server more accessible but devalues protective gear, iodine tablets and the whole preparation such a trip involves.

Which value suits my server?

Relaxed PvE

On if protective gear is obtainable. Otherwise off.

Classic PvP

On. Those zones are among the most exciting places on the map.

Hardcore

On.

What to watch out for

Without radiation, items lose their purpose

Hazmat suits, masks and anti-radiation medicine then sit uselessly in the loot pool. If you disable radiation, reconsider their availability too.

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