Rust leaves Early Access with a major graphics overhaul, tutorial additions, and various gameplay balance adjustments to crafting and loot.
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▲Buffs9
- Frog BootsAdded Frog Boots as a reward for those who helped during Early Access.→Added
- NettingNetting now costs significantly less rope to craft, making it more accessible.3→1 rope
- Fire ArrowsFire arrows now require much less cloth to craft, reducing the resource burden for fire attacks.10→2 cloth
- Loot BarrelsLoot barrels now drop double the amount of scrap, accelerating early game progression.1→2 scrap
- Double Metal DoorDouble Metal Doors are now a default blueprint, removing the need to find and research them.Locked→Default
- ScientistsNPC Scientists have reduced accuracy, making encounters slightly more forgiving for players.→Reduced
- General
- Added new tutorials for Road Exploration, Workbenches, and Research to help new players.→Added
- Workbench experiments can now reveal ammo types, providing more information during research.→Reveal ammo
- Fixed a bug where Garage Doors were taking splash damage.Vulnerable→Fixed
▼Nerfs1
- AK47Firing:Horizontal recoil now kicks in faster, making the weapon harder to control during sustained fire.→Faster
◆Other changes4
- World Generation
- Major visual upgrades to terrain, rocks, foliage, and lighting processes for a more modern look.→Upgraded
- Increased the density of icebergs and ice sheets in cold biomes.→Higher
- Wild animals now spawn in biomes and terrain that fit their specific environment.Random→Biome-specific
- GeneralAdded Pickles as a food item, which carries a chance of causing botulism.→Pickles
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Patch history
- PREMIUM SERVERSMar 13, 2025 · 16mo
Introduction of Premium Servers, requiring a minimum Steam inventory value of $15 to access as a measure to deter cheat users.
+1→ - 11 YEARS STRONGJan 2, 2025 · 18mo
A celebratory anniversary blog post recapping 2024 achievements and teasing the upcoming 'Primitive' update for February 2025.
+5→ - Excavator UpdateAug 1, 2019 · 84mo
Introduction of the Excavator monument alongside various map adjustments, server optimizations, and numerous bug fixes.
+5−1→ - July UpdateJul 4, 2019 · 85mo
July Update introduces horse breeds, hitching posts, streamer mode, and extensive client/server performance optimizations.
+4→ - Chippy ArcadeJun 21, 2019 · 86mo
Introduces the Chippy Arcade machine for Chippy players and implements several physics, AI, and network optimizations.
+6→ - Giddy Up!Jun 6, 2019 · 86mo
Introduction of horseback riding, significant engine upgrades to Unity 2019, various performance optimizations, and general balance adjustments to research and loot.
+5−2→ - The Smol UpdateMay 2, 2019 · 87mo
A smaller update focusing on memory optimizations, map improvements, weapon tuning, and various exploit fixes.
+10→ - Happy EasterApr 19, 2019 · 88mo
Introduction of a limited-time Easter egg hunt event featuring collectible eggs, tiered rewards, and specialized gear.
+3→
Recently Updated
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Patch Notes - v1.0.11.0
Version 1.0.11.0 focuses on stability and bug fixes, addressing crashes, localization errors, and stat scaling, while temporarily disabling the in-game leaderboard.
Wingspan Patch - July 21
A maintenance update focusing on bug fixes for bird powers, bonus card interactions, Automarazzi mode, and UI stability.
Patch 0.3.9
Patch 0.3.9 focuses on critical progression bug fixes, save file stability, and general quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.
Patch Notes 1.1.45
Patch 1.1.45 focuses on performance optimizations, critical quest and progression bug fixes, and improved resource availability in the Howling Marshes.
Hot fix #3
A small hotfix addressing various bugs related to saving, camera FOV, achievements, and co-op stability, alongside a new UI warning for loading saves.
Update 2.57.1.33
Update 2.57.1.33 introduces nuclear-capable aircraft to high-tier Ground Battles, improves guided munition targeting against ships, and addresses several aircraft and control bugs.
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