Scavland survivor confronting a strange Mist formation

HAZARD FILE // EVIDENCE BOUNDARY

Scavland Anomalies

Anomalies and scanner behavior appear in older official demo material, but those mechanics must be rechecked against the September 2026 Early Access build before this guide gives current instructions.

EARLY ACCESS MAY CHANGE

Historical demo evidence

Official developer posts from the 2025 demo discussed an Anomaly Scanner and ongoing work around radiation and inventory systems. That establishes historical development context, not guaranteed launch controls or item behavior.

What needs live verification

Current scanner access, controls, signals, anomaly effects, artifact identities and protective equipment all require the Early Access build or a new official explanation. This page will update those fields individually rather than inherit a demo guide wholesale.

Use the hazard cluster together

Mist, radiation and anomalies can be related in the world without being mechanically interchangeable. Follow the source and build labels on each page so narrative context does not become a false numerical rule.

SOURCE CONTROL // OFFICIAL

Official sources

Scavland Steam Community HubOfficial news and historical demo postsChecked 24 Aug 2026 ↗Scavland on SteamPre-release store pageChecked 24 Aug 2026 ↗