When does Rust Livestock Update end?
Livestock Update is expected to end on November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC. Status: Estimated.
Rust Current Force Wipe End Date and Next Force Wipe Start Date
The current Rust force wipe is Livestock Update. It is expected to end on November 5, 2026. The next force wipe, November 2026 Force Wipe, is expected to begin on November 5, 2026. 25 days remain.
- Current status:
- In progress
- End date:
- Estimated
- Next start:
- Estimated
Current Force WipeIn progress
Livestock Update
Facepunch released the Livestock Update on October 1, adding farmable cows and sheep, animal products and recipes, vendor bartering, and Powergrid loot rooms. The next monthly forced wipe is estimated for November 5.
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November 2026 Force Wipe
Monthly forced wipe on Rust's regular first-Thursday update cadence; community wipe schedules list the November reset at approximately 19:00 UTC and the following reset on December 3 at approximately 19:00 UTC.
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Season History
Showing 6 of 15February 2027 Force Wipe
(estimated) - (estimated)Monthly forced wipe projected from Rust's regular first-Thursday update cadence; community wipe schedules list the February reset at approximately 19:00 UTC and the following reset on March 4 at approximately 19:00 UTC.
January 2027 Force Wipe
(estimated) - (estimated)Monthly forced wipe projected for Rust's regular first-Thursday cadence. Community wipe schedules list the January reset at 19:00 UTC and the following reset on February 4 at approximately 19:00 UTC.
December 2026 Force Wipe
(estimated) - (estimated)Monthly forced wipe on Rust's regular first-Thursday update cadence; community wipe schedules list the December reset at approximately 19:00 UTC and the following reset on January 7, 2027 at approximately 19:00 UTC.
November 2026 Force Wipe
(estimated) - (estimated)Monthly forced wipe on Rust's regular first-Thursday update cadence; community wipe schedules list the November reset at approximately 19:00 UTC and the following reset on December 3 at approximately 19:00 UTC.
Livestock Update
- (estimated)Facepunch released the Livestock Update on October 1, adding farmable cows and sheep, animal products and recipes, vendor bartering, and Powergrid loot rooms. The next monthly forced wipe is estimated for November 5.
September 2026 Force Wipe
- Facepunch's 03 September 2026 "Breach and Clear" update added monument blockers, breakable attack-helicopter armour, HQM nodes, upkeep group scaling, and other balance and performance changes. Community wipe schedules list the reset at 18:00 UTC.
Older force wipes (9)
Power Trip
- Monthly forced wipe released alongside Facepunch's “Power Trip” update, which adds player-maintained monuments including Satellite Crash, Dome Pumping, and a restorable Power Plant.
July 2026 Force Wipe
- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression. The July 2026 'Common Ground' update added an Apartment Complex monument with rentable player shops, introduced an official in-game clan system, and added raid time windows plus faster resource gathering for Softcore servers.
Built Different
- Monthly forced wipe accompanying the Built Different update, which added new player models and animations, the M16A2 rifle, loot-only Ballistic Armour and BDU clothing, a Unity 6 upgrade, and QoL and performance changes.
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- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression. The May update added Workbench upgrades, the Mortar deployable, Tin Can Alarm changes, Vending Machine UI changes, Binocular refreshes, and other quality-of-life changes.
April 2026 Force Wipe
- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression. The Spring Clean update introduces the Armored Ladder Hatch, Water Wheel power source, shield hitbox nerfs, and various quality-of-life improvements.
March 2026 Force Wipe
- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression. The "Shipshape" update includes naval cleanup improvements, electricity and industrial items deployable on boats, boat building stations on Deep Sea Islands, and a painting line tool.
February 2026 Force Wipe
- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression across official and community servers.
January 2026 Force Wipe
- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression across official and community servers.
December 2025 Force Wipe
- Monthly forced wipe resetting all map data and player progression across official and community servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rust November 2026 Force Wipe start?
November 2026 Force Wipe is expected to start on November 5, 2026 (UTC time not announced). Status: Estimated.
What is Rust's current force wipe?
The current force wipe is Livestock Update. Facepunch released the Livestock Update on October 1, adding farmable cows and sheep, animal products and recipes, vendor bartering, and Powergrid loot rooms. The next monthly forced wipe is estimated for November 5.
How long does a Rust force wipe typically last?
Based on tracked completed force wipes, a typical force wipe lasts about 30 days (roughly 1.0 months).
Where can I find Rust patch notes?
Check the SeasonDex news page for Steam news, or the links page for official patch notes and other resources.
What type of game is Rust?
Rust is a survival shooter.