What changed in Rust in 2025

50% off Rust and select DLC packs during the Steam Winter Sale until January 5th, 2026.

Annual contest for the best decorated base with prizes for winners.

Collaboration with Can Be for a premium backpack and in-game weapon charms.

Return of items from previous festive periods available for purchase in the Rust Item Store.

Christmas themed drops available from December 18th to January 1st for viewers on Twitch and Kick.

Staging Branch will wipe on December 25th, with a January Patch and wipe on January 1st.

Rust is a finalist for the Steam Awards in the 'Labor of Love' category.

The Christmas Event is live, featuring gift spawns, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and the return of the lickable candy cane club.

Three festive wallpapers for floors, ceilings, and walls added to the store.

A craftable deployable that allows players to claim an in-game surprise once every real-life day during the Christmas event.

Wind turbines now animated in code for better performance on servers with large bases.

New color wheel added to the painting menu with favorite colors feature.

Changes to helicopter mechanics to improve counter-play and reduce repair capabilities in-flight.

Introduction of the RPG Launcher skin for the Rocket Launcher available for purchase.

All Blueprints wiped and scrap crafting costs removed from Workbenches.

Medical syringes can now be used on horses, providing a speed boost and stamina recovery.

Changes to how monument refresh timers work to prevent camping and improve fragment spawning.

New static CCTV cameras added at Cargo Ship and Ferry Terminal locations with new codes.

Elevators now have power input on each floor and increased speed.

Common: 15 (down from 20), Uncommon: 30 (down from 75), Rare: 60 (down from 125), Very Rare: 120 (down from 500).

A new deployable Mini Fridge for food storage, requires 3 power and has 18 slots.

A brutal chainsaw reskin for the Chainsword, applicable at a repair bench or during crafting.

A grimdark skin for the Pump Shotgun, available for application at a repair bench or during crafting.

Two Krieg-styled storage barrel skins, vertical and horizontal variants.

A reskin of the Hazmat Suit featuring a classic Krieg gas mask and trench coat look.

BST ends and servers will adjust to GMT, with patches brought forward an hour early.

Introducing the Death Korps of Krieg DLC skins for Rust, featuring themed gear and weapons.

Spooky season returns with monsters re-awakening and rifts opening in random locations.

A rugged field pack skin for the Large Backpack, available for crafting or at a repair bench.

The bed is now available for skin creation in the workshop.

New bunnyhopping mechanic added for bicycles and tricycles.

Workbench Level 2 and Level 3 now require blueprint fragments to craft, found at key monuments.

Multiple bug fixes including barricade placement and turret interference.

Optimized VRAM usage for better performance and reduced memory overhead.

Basic and Advanced Blueprint Fragments can be found in various monuments and events.

New features for modding community integrated into the base game.

Players can now rotate paintings, signs, and photo frames before deployment.

New type of crate found along the spawn beach shore for early game boosts.

Scrap crafting costs for workbench levels 2 and 3 have been greatly reduced.

Majority of loot in monuments has been moved to new locations to refresh gameplay.

Players can now customize their crosshair settings including style, color, and size.

Significantly increased mission rewards to make them more appealing.

UI popups for monument events replaced with global environmental sounds.

Loot rolls for Hackable and Elite crates have been improved to ensure better rewards.

Basic green keycard puzzles added to Dome, Ferry Terminal, and Radtown.

Various balance adjustments made to medieval weapons and shields.

A new default primitive trap that slows and hurts players when stepped on.

Upgrades to the workshop skin creation scene for smoother operation.

Facepunch announces the closed beta for Rust Mobile starting early November.

Rust's staging branch is wiped for community testing of new features and content.

Twitch Rivals Base Invaders event scheduled for October 8th, 2025, with exclusive drops.

New decorative items for bases including lights, mannequins, and wallpapers.

Foliage displacement now allows for smoother transitions.

Minimum encryption level of 2 required for servers to appear in the client browser.

Enhanced player update code for better performance on servers.

Players can now see which bags belong to team members when using a Hammer.

New volumetric clouds are now the default setting in graphics options.

Gunshot audio now varies by weapon type, increasing range for stronger weapons.

Progressive visual cues for minicopter health status added.

Sleeping bag respawn cooldown increased to 15 minutes; beds to 10 minutes.

Fog of war system obscures the map at spawn, revealing as players move.

Up to 65% quicker loading times and reduced memory usage.

Firearms cannot be crafted; ammo crafting costs increased by 5x.

New menu interface with improved UX and navigation.

New Hazmat pack based around an elite fighter pilot available for purchase.

New handheld compass item added for navigation in Hardcore mode.

Metal detectors can now detect weapons dropped by other players.

Changes to how servers mark themselves as insecure and new requirements for secure servers.

Directional self-shadowing applied to distant foliage.

Toggleable option to auto-save paintings every 30 seconds.

Players can now preview server maps before joining.

Hardcore mode returns with community requested changes and new tweaks.

Upkeep costs in Hardcore mode doubled to encourage efficient base designs.

Introduction of new volumetric clouds and biome-localized fog.

New organized structure for inventory and crafting modals.

New party system allows players to connect to servers with friends, spawning nearby each other.

New mission to unlock a permanent spawn point in Outpost after traveling to a Fishing Village.

Fixed stability calculations affecting roofs, impacting certain bunker designs.

Adjusted mechanics for Patrol Helicopter to improve PVP engagement and address player frustrations.

New Vertical and Horizontal Storage Tanks added to the Abyss Pack.

Updated camera animations for older viewmodels to improve tracking.

Improved turret aiming calculations for better server performance.

New snapping feature for placing deployables accurately against walls and corners.

New Invite button in Team UI and ability to send invites via chat.

Added dedicated UI sounds slider for headshot sounds.

Enhanced erosion simulation for better world generation blending.

New server convar added to cap loot spawn rates on high population servers.

MP5 durability increased, allowing for an additional 300 rounds before repair.

Wooden external walls and gates can now be upgraded directly to adobe versions.

New projectile for the catapult that creates bee swarms on impact.

Increased number of monuments per map in the jungle biome.

More ore nodes now spawn throughout the jungle due to increased rock formation density.

Players can now pick up shelves if they have nothing on them.

Crafting recipe for propane explosive bomb no longer requires explosives.

New blue light added to the Industrial Lights pack.

Ongoing efforts to improve anticheat measures.

Advanced and Pure variants added for teas; some basic tiers nerfed.

Visual updates for wires, electronics, and light fixtures.

New spatially aware lighting model for interiors, improving visibility and transitions.

Hold Shift to snap wires in 90-degree increments.

Players can now edit orders in a vending machine without recreating them.

Reduced damage and longer reload times for bow weapons in turrets.

Adjusted random chances for armor slot crafting.

Berry bushes now have their own dedicated population in the jungle for better food distribution.

Large deployed items can now be demolished within 10 minutes of placement.

Players can now customize the information displayed on their crosshair.

Health of water pumps has been doubled.

Reworked ground foliage rendering for better performance.

Blur and dim effect replaces full screen blackout; movement speed reduction duration decreased.

New keybind option for dropping items in a chosen direction.

Recipes with all ingredients now appear at the top of the list.

Two new silencers added: Soda Can Silencer and Oil Filter Silencer.

Wooden barricade stack size halved from 10 to 5.

Food spoiling system now includes fruit, vegetables, and eggs.

New keybinds added for switching directly to specific seats in vehicles.

Wild hemp has been reworked with taller stalks and purple flowers for better visibility.

New wallpaper options for floors and ceilings, including a purchasable pack.

Removed camera rotation for certain water vehicles to reduce motion sickness.

New attachment allows use of the Ping system without binoculars.

Extended friend list authing UI for the Tugboat.

Quicker deployment and improved animation for the LR300 rifle.

Facepunch Studios announces a collaboration with Warhammer 40,000, introducing themed cosmetic skins for characters and weapons.

Introduction of a giant mural painting called The BattleMural created by Monstera.

Announcement of the Bellum Spanish Twitch event with Twitch drops from June 25th to July 2nd.

Players will soon be able to equip Warhammer 40,000-themed cosmetic skins in Rust.

The Warhammer Skulls event is back for its ninth year with news, reveals, and DLCs.

Vending Machines can now be powered to prevent food from spoiling.

New icon indicates when food is being kept cool and fresh.

New interactive vines allow players to swing between branches in the Jungle biome.

New Jungle Pack DLC released with 20 new skins and items.

The first new biome added since the original procedural world generation, featuring new foliage and terrain.

New Jungle stone building skin available for purchase.

Chicken coop resized to fit on a foundation and now snaps into place.

New wildlife including tigers, panthers, crocodiles, and snakes added to the Jungle biome.

Two new early-game weapons introduced: the Boomerang and the Blowpipe with various dart types.

Rivers are now longer, wider, and deeper, requiring players to swim to cross.

New jungle monuments and ruins added, providing atmosphere and early-game loot.

Explosive protection is now capped at 75% to prevent excessive damage reduction.

Experimental support for streaming profiling telemetry into memory.

New Wood Gloves introduced as default craftable item for early-game protection.

Starting today, every 24-38 in-game hours an Easter egg hunt will begin. Collect eggs for rewards.

A new lower body wearable item, the Horse costume, can be crafted with cloth and wood.

An aquatic-themed Rustige Egg featuring the Cargoship and RHIB patrol boat available for a limited time.

The Chicken Costume is back and can be crafted with cloth and wood.

New commands to toggle fuel sources to work without fuel in creative mode.

Changes to Bee Swarms and Beehives for better balance and clarity.

Higher upkeep rates for doors in Softcore mode to discourage sprawling bases.

New skin pack for external walls and gates available in the Rust store.

Optional update for Easter events and Horse costume release on April 10th.

Deployable objects leave behind a destroyed version when killed, allowing for repairs and dropping 50% of their contents.

Crossbows and Bow Turrets now show if they're loaded and the type of arrow.

Players can sync accounts with Discord for a craftable in-game trophy.

Players respawn with 50% of their inventory if they die outside building privilege radius.

Rugs can now be placed under already placed deployables.

Teaser for upcoming Jungle Update with new biome and wildlife.

A new free item added to the Abyss Pack, functioning as a close combat weapon.

Introduction of Premium Servers to reduce cheating, showing positive results.

Destroyed sleeping bags allow one last respawn before being permanently destroyed.

Bullet damage reduced by 25% to make early PvP less punishing.

Bota Bags and Honeycomb can now be placed in Fridges.

Introduction of a program to report security vulnerabilities for rewards.

Visual indicators for the area of effect of various objects like Sprinklers and Heaters.

Server command-line arguments now correctly applied after loading server.cfg.

Retirement of dedicated server support for Debian 10 / Ubuntu 18 announced.

Players can manually refresh or check their premium status via the server listings.

Several new freshly wiped official premium servers are now available for players.

Players are encouraged to set up Steam's mobile authenticator for account protection and quicker trades.

Premium status will now be displayed on the player's avatar in the menu.

The threshold for accessing Premium Servers has been set to $15 instead of the previously communicated $20.

Rolling out Premium Servers to filter out cheat users and enhance experience for legitimate players.

Instructions provided for connecting to new premium servers via console commands.

A new deployable that allows players to cook new food recipes and mix table recipes.

Initial rollout of player server occlusion system to reduce cheating.

Over 40 items have received a reduction in crafting times.

A new workbench dedicated to water, electricity, and industrial systems.

New experimental Premium Servers to filter out cheat users.

A new planter that fits on triangle foundations and allows planting of 4 seeds.

A new deployable for hatching and caring for chickens, which can lay eggs.

Items now show the name of the player who created them when hovered over.

Players can now hide genetic info when looking at plants.

A new weapon that creates bee swarms to attack players.

Drone range increased to 600m and HP doubled.

Underground train tunnels moved closer to the surface for easier access.

Meat-based food items can now spoil over time, requiring refrigeration or cooking.

All meat models have been replaced and many icons updated.

Updated graphics menu with new preset quality levels and options.

A variety of new pie recipes with unique stat bonuses.

A new attachment for Large Wood Boxes or Storage Barrels that collects items.

Several crafted armor pieces can now have armor slots for inserts.

New teas that help players cope with environmental conditions.

Players can now find and harvest bees, and create beehives for honey production.

New food item Bread and wheat plants for players to grow.

New cosmetic flowers can be found and planted.

Players can now pick up any sleeping bag within TC range.

Removal of various monuments and events, increased wild horse spawns.

A new game mode where players can only use basic items and weapons.

Includes melee weapons, bows, speargun, Eoka, grenades, and shields.

New feature for viewing, chatting, and inviting friends in-game.

Dropped pumpkins no longer roll indefinitely.

Can now reskin IO deployables without disconnecting them.

New themed collection featuring 8 items and skins.

Backpacks and shields can now be used with weapon racks.

Twitch Drops return for players watching specific creators.

Phones can now have names up to 30 characters long.

Catapult can launch new projectiles including scattershot and firebomb.

Jackhammer and chainsaw are loot only; new vendor trades introduced.

A new weapon providing 4 shots in a rotating barrel.

Removal of all rockets, C4, and MLRS.

50% less sulfur nodes spawn and 2x increased tech tree tax.

Players can ragdoll from bikes and horses after collision damage.

Shields added as a backpack slot item for blocking attacks.

Horses can now traverse various terrains and tow siege weapons.

Four new vehicles: Catapult, Siege Tower, Battering Ram, and Ballista.

Removal of metal and armored building grades and doors.

Reduced overhead for server profiler and added Linux support.

Three stunning wall dividers featuring intricate patterns and traditional designs for base decoration.

An intricately designed mask inspired by the serpent's elegance and wisdom in Chinese mythology.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with new and returning items in the Steam item store.

Seven new wallpaper skins to transform your base into a stylish Lunar New Year haven.

Items from previous Lunar New Year celebrations, including the New Year Gong, Dragon Door Knocker, and Chinese Lantern, are now available.

Added backpacks allowing players to carry more items and introduced the metal detector item.

Added new forms of transport, bicycles and motorbikes.

Over 300 QOL changes from saving codelocks to floating items.

Upcoming update on February 6th introducing siege vehicles, primitive weapons, shields, and a dedicated game mode.

Added 5 new weapons: minigun, military flame thrower, SKS, High Calibre Revolver, Handmade SMG.

Allows players to see and navigate at night with a small illumination area around the player.

Added a new item which will send notifications to your phone if an explosion is detected.

Updated the cargoship and helicopter events, additionally overhauled the Harbors.

Completely changed the world and added many new unique points of interest.

Ongoing process with dedicated staff focused on performance-related tasks.

Continued improvements and monitoring against cheaters, with significant bans applied.