Updated August 2026

SCP-185 — Retrowave Radio

SCP-185 joined SCP Architect X during the mid-July 2026 update documented in community embed qWTLgAB6770 alongside SCP-062, SCP-079 rework, and breach shelter SCP-4471-01. Known in Foundation lore as the Retrowave Radio, 185 fits directors who want audio-themed containment wings without jumping straight to high-tier Euclid capture logistics. This guide covers vendor unlock timing, standard desk connection workflows, and how to slot 185 into Safe or low-Euclid wings after you stabilize SCP-005 income.

SCP-185 — Retrowave Radio video guide

What SCP-185 Does in Game

SCP-185 behaves as a contained radio-themed anomaly with test cycles similar to other mid-tier vendor purchases—connect via red triangle linker, assign scientist and Class-D pairs, and confirm Profit tab entries after the first completed test. Showcase footage emphasizes creative wing theming rather than explosive income spikes, so treat 185 as variety income once baseline Safe chains run autonomously.

Compare per-test numbers against SCP-067 and SCP-010 on your save before reallocating floor space. Beta tuning during the July patch window can shift payouts without public DevForum posts.

Containment Layout

Build a standard observation cell with power routed before hiring. Radio-themed props from the mid-July tables and trusses update pair well visually but do not replace Lab Stations. Leave door clearance for staff paths and place cafeterias within one elevator ride on multi-floor sites.

  • Safe or low-Euclid vendor tier depending on save build
  • Red triangle laptop link required
  • Dedicated scientist + Class-D per test chain
  • Security station nearby if placed beside Euclid wings

Mid-July 2026 Patch Context

SCP-185 shipped in the same update as janitors, Advanced Customization gamepass tools, and SCP-173/049 reworks. Read the patch notes mid-July section before demolishing wings built pre-update—linker scripts occasionally need a private server reload after major drops.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was SCP-185 added to SCP Architect X?

Community mid-July 2026 update videos (embed qWTLgAB6770) document SCP-185 alongside SCP-062 and SCP-4471-01. Verify availability on your vendor board after patching.

Is SCP-185 early-game or mid-game?

Most directors buy 185 after the first staffed Safe loop—not during minute-one tutorial placement. Exact class gating varies by save build.

Does SCP-185 need capture?

Showcase content lists 185 as a vendor-era addition; confirm in the anomaly shop after relevant research unlocks rather than assuming Wilderness capture.