Rust

New Player Model Overhaul launched on June 4, 2026, marking a significant visual upgrade with improved meshes, materials, and proportions. Alongside this, the M16A2 weapon and Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) were introduced, enhancing gameplay options for players. The Storage Box Pack DLC released on March 5, adding 16 unique skins for the Large Wood Box.

• New Content:
  • Mortar Weapon: A new deployable weapon for long-distance attacks.
  • Ballistic Armour Set: A top-tier armor set available only through loot.
  • Expanded Head and Hair Options: More customization choices for player avatars.
  • New Workbench Upgrade System: Allows for nine different upgrades.
  • Water Wheel: A renewable energy source for base power.
  • Destructible Boat Wrecks: Players can now damage sunken boats for exploration.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Tech Tree Multi-Unlocking Feature: Players can unlock multiple tech nodes simultaneously.
  • Overfishing Mechanic: Introduced to manage fish populations in certain areas.
  • Extended Daytime Duration: Increased daily sunlight by approximately 20 minutes.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Easter 2026 Event: Featured an Egg Hunt running until April 16, 2026.
  • Twitch Rivals - Base Invaders Event: Exclusive skin drops for viewers.

• Balance Adjustments:
  • Deep Sea Loot Balance: Reduced loot found in the Deep Sea to maintain balance.
  • Player Built Boat Decay Changes: Increased decay delay and reduced decay duration.

• Performance Improvements:
  • Core Performance Improvements: Enhanced object pooling system for better performance.
  • Improved Animation Systems: New systems to enhance player animations and reduce robotic movements.

Warhammer 40,000 x Rust DLC Pack launched on October 23, 2025, introducing themed skins and gear, while a significant update on February 5, 2026, added the Deep Sea, a new offshore region with floating cities, ghost ships, and player-made boats. Additional highlights include the introduction of the Jungle Biome earlier in the year, bringing new wildlife and environmental features.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Warhammer 40,000 x Rust DLC Pack: Released October 23, 2025, featuring Death Korps of Krieg skins.
  • Artist Pack DLC: Launched February 5, 2026, includes items for artistic expression.
  • Pilot Pack DLC: Released August 7, 2025, themed around elite fighter pilots.

• New Content:
  • Deep Sea Region: Added February 5, 2026, includes tropical islands and floating cities.
  • Player Made Boats: Players can now build and customize boats introduced in the February 5 update.
  • New Tropical Islands Biome: Launched February 5, 2026, featuring unique resources.
  • New Jungle Biome: Introduced May 1, 2025, with new animals and foliage.

• New Systems / Mechanics:
  • Naval Missions: Five new missions available from NPCs as of February 5, 2026.
  • Party System: Implemented July 3, 2025, allowing friends to connect more easily.

• Balance & Gameplay Changes:
  • Blueprint Wipe: All blueprints wiped and scrap costs removed on November 6, 2025.
  • Reduced Tech Tree Costs: Adjusted crafting costs for various blueprints on November 6, 2025.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Christmas Event 2025: Launched December 18, 2025, featuring festive items and activities.
  • Halloween 2025 Event: Announced October 23, 2025, with themed gameplay elements.

Medieval Pack DLC launched on February 6, 2025, introducing a themed collection of 8 new items and skins. This period also saw the Primitive Update, which added a new game mode featuring basic items, siege weapons, and a significant world overhaul. Additionally, the World Update 2.0 transformed the game world with new points of interest and environmental enhancements.

• New Game Mode: The Primitive Gamemode was introduced, allowing players to engage with only basic items and weapons.
  • Siege Weapons: Four new vehicles were added: Catapult, Siege Tower, Battering Ram, and Ballista.
• World Update 2.0: A comprehensive world redesign included new canyons, lakes, and revamped cliff and rock formations, enhancing exploration and gameplay.
• New Weapons: Five new weapons were introduced, including a minigun and military flamethrower, alongside a rework of existing weapon mechanics.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Over 300 improvements were made, enhancing gameplay and usability, such as easier barricade placements and improved vendor interfaces.
• Seasonal Events: The Christmas Event 2024 launched on December 16, featuring festive rewards, while the Lunar New Year 2025 celebration added themed items to the store.

Frontier Base Decor Pack launched on November 2, 2023, introducing ten new items and 17 variants with a wild western theme. This update was part of a busy year that also saw the Abyss Content Release and the Legacy Bow DLC, which was available as a limited-time item in December 2023.

• New Features: The introduction of Small and Large Backpacks on February 1, 2024, allowed players to carry more loot. The Observer Island Custom Map and Above and Below Rail Linking were added on November 2, 2023, enhancing exploration and travel options.
  • Build Your Own Monster Feature: Players could collect body parts to create a monster using a Frankenstein's table, released on October 23, 2023.
• New Monuments and Items: The Nuclear Missile Silo Monument debuted on May 4, 2023, along with several other features like the Attack Helicopter and Homing Missile Launcher introduced on January 4, 2024.
• Gameplay Changes: A Turret Interference Mechanic was implemented on October 5, 2023, limiting the number of active turrets in a specific area, which added strategic depth to base defense.
• Seasonal Events: The Christmas Event 2023 launched on December 16, 2023, featuring gift spawns and festive items, while the 10th Anniversary Celebration ran from December 7 to 16, 2023, offering themed content and nostalgia for long-time players.

The Industrial Update launched on February 2, 2023, introducing significant automation tools and new gameplay mechanics. This update featured new entities like the Electric Furnace, Storage Adaptor, and various piping tools, enhancing resource management. Additionally, the Hardcore Gamemode debuted, providing a more challenging experience for veteran players.

• New Content:
  • Lumberjack Pack released on October 6, 2022, added five new items, including a hazmat reskin and craftable tools.
  • Handmade LMG introduced on June 2, 2022, a new tier 3 craftable weapon.
  • Rail Network Enhancements added on May 5, 2022, included branch lines and new types of train wagons.
  • Gingerbread Mines and Christmas Event 2022 launched on December 15, 2022, featuring themed items and decorations.
• Gameplay Changes:
  • An updated recoil system launched on June 2, 2022, improving automatic weapon handling.
  • The Monster Creation Feature introduced on October 20, 2022, allowed players to create and control a Frankenstein's monster.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Christmas Event 2022 launched on December 15, 2022, with festive items and activities.
  • The Halloween 2022 Event enabled on October 20, 2022, featured a candy hunt with rewards.

• Balance Changes:
  • The recoil system update on June 2, 2022, adjusted automatic weapon effectiveness at long range.
  • Train Wagon Loot Quality Variants introduced on February 2, 2023, improved loot quality from train wagons.

• Visual and UI Improvements:
  • Revamped Furnace UI launched on September 1, 2022, enhancing usability in crafting.
  • Updated ambient lighting model implemented on August 4, 2022, improved visual quality across the game.

Voice Props DLC Pack launched on July 8, 2021, offering new audio-related items for $12.99, while the Rust Crossover Event with Dying Light introduced a free DLC on April 19, 2021, featuring unique items. Players also gained access to a variety of new content, including Frankenstein's Monster and procedural underwater labs.

• New Content:
  • Frankenstein's Monster: Players can collect body parts to build and control this new entity, introduced on October 28, 2021.
  • Submarines: Two types of submarines were added on August 5, 2021, along with new gameplay mechanics such as torpedoes.
  • Arctic Research Base Monument: This new monument was introduced on February 3, 2022, adding more exploration opportunities.

• Gameplay Changes:
  • Excavator Supply Drops: Airdrop features were added on December 2, 2021, allowing players to request supplies.
  • Submarine Mechanics: Submarines were updated to require surfacing for air, impacting underwater gameplay as of September 2, 2021.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Halloween 2021 Event: Launched on October 28, 2021, featuring special loot and themed NPCs.
  • Easter Event: Introduced on April 1, 2021, this event included an egg hunt with rewards.

• Balance Changes:
  • Excavator Production Buff: The excavator's efficiency was improved on December 2, 2021, allowing for better resource gathering.
  • Revolver & SAP Recoil Tightened: Adjustments were made on April 1, 2021, enhancing weapon handling.

• User Experience Improvements:
  • Revamped First Person Spectate Mode: Enhanced spectating experience was implemented on December 2, 2021, improving camera perspectives and HUD elements.

Sunburn DLC launched on July 9, 2020, introducing 15 new summer-themed items. This period also saw the introduction of the Softcore Gamemode on February 4, 2021, aimed at softening the overall Rust experience. Players can now explore more relaxed gameplay alongside a variety of new content and quality of life improvements.

• New Game Modes: The Softcore Gamemode provided a less intense version of Rust, allowing for a more casual experience.
• New Vehicles: The introduction of Modular Cars allowed players to customize and drive vehicles, enhancing transportation options within the game. Boogie Boards and Inner Tubes were added as deployable ocean vehicles.
• Seasonal Events: The Christmas Event 2020 launched on December 17, featuring Santa hats, gift spawns, and festive items. The Halloween 2020 Candy Hunt Event offered players a chance to collect candies for rewards.
• New Crafting Items: A variety of new items including the Mixing Table for crafting teas, and Beach Furniture Sets for poolside styling were added, alongside new food items like potato plants and berry plants.
• Gameplay Adjustments: Major updates included reworked plant growth systems and the addition of safe zones in fishing villages, preventing hostile actions within these areas.

Instruments DLC Pack launched on December 5, 2019, introducing 10 new instruments along with a new music input system, enhancing the game’s creative possibilities. Additionally, modular turrets were added on February 6, 2020, allowing players to customize their defenses by placing any gun in a turret.

• New Playable Instruments: Included the Wheelbarrow Piano, Junkyard Drum Kit, Shovel Bass, and more, all available with the Instruments DLC.
• New Content:
  • Modular Turrets and Igniter IO Entity added on February 6, 2020.
  • Horseback Riding 1.0 and new horse models introduced on June 6, 2019.
  • New transport options with the addition of the Transport Helicopter and Mini Helicopter.
  • New NPCs like Killer Mummies and Scarecrows introduced in October 2019.
• Gameplay Improvements:
  • Overhauled music input system with MIDI support for instruments on December 5, 2019.
  • Global teleport command for admins added on February 6, 2020.
  • Implemented an in-game report system on November 7, 2019.
• Seasonal Events:
  • The Christmas Event launched on December 18, 2019, featuring festive items and gift spawns.
  • Halloween Event included trick-or-treat hunts for rewards on October 18, 2019.
  • Easter Egg Hunt Event held from April 19, 2019, with rewards for participants.
• Balance Changes:
  • Loot nerf for the oil rig and reduced all research costs on June 6, 2019.
  • Adjustments made to various weapons, including the M39 recoil and shotgun damage.

The major content drop during this period was the December 6, 2018 update, which introduced significant features including the M39 rifle, electricity systems, and 17 new electrical components. Other notable highlights included the addition of the Cargo Ship event, which brought new gameplay opportunities and loot, as well as the introduction of the Hot Air Balloon and various new items and mechanics throughout the year.

• New Weapons and Tools:
  • Added M39 on December 6, 2018.
  • Introduced the Chainsaw and Spas-12 Shotgun on March 1, 2018.
  • Added the Compound Bow and Jackhammer on August 2, 2018.

• New Gameplay Features:
  • Implemented electricity systems including a Wire Tool and various components on December 6, 2018.
  • Launched the Cargo Ship Event on October 4, 2018, featuring the CCSC Lazarus, which patrols waters with scientists and loot.
  • Added underwater dive sites and diving gear on May 3, 2018.

• Balance Changes:
  • Overhauled the hunting bow for better responsiveness on December 6, 2018.
  • Adjusted the L96 rifle's condition and cost on November 1, 2018.
  • Lowered power output for solar panels on December 13, 2018.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Enabled Christmas content on December 13, 2018, and introduced Halloween-themed NPCs and items on October 19, 2018.

• Performance Optimizations:
  • Major performance optimizations were made on September 6, 2018, enhancing gameplay experience.