SCUM – Lock-Picking 101

first you need a screwdriver, and lockpick/s. these can be found or made from safety pins you find. then you will get the message at door ‘pick lock’ instead of ‘locked’ when you have both the screwdriver and lockpick/s in your inventory. Press F and release. immediately press and hold F now.
if you want to move the lockpick, press an hold L Mouse button and move it left or right before pressing and holding F again.

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