Rust's latest update adds mortars but 'no visual guide to help you land shells,' so get ready for some chaos
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Facepunch Studios may have only just released<a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/s-box/"> S&box</a>, but the launch of its spiritual successor to Garry's Mod has done nothing to slow down its monthl
May's big Rust update adds new, rare workbench upgrades, if you can find them
<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2026/05/rust-may-update-patch-notes-upgrade-hard-raid-harder-facepunch-studios-survival-game-900x506.jpg"/><p>The May <strong>Rust</strong> update is here, delivering on developer Facepunch's promise of mortars to
WORKBENCH UPGRADESWorkbenches have received a whole new upgrade system - along with nine upgrades to find and customise your benches with!
Each upgrade provides a different bonus effect, and you can mix and match them to find your favourite combos.These upgrades are not craftable and will not be com
The latest Rust update is an absolute nightmare for roof campers, but I welcome it with open arms
<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2026/05/rust-mortar-update-900x506.jpg"/><p>Occasionally, raiding a base in <a href="https://www.pcgamesn.com/rust">Rust</a> can be more trouble than it's worth, especially if the owner of said base is stubborn and
Rust has a 'horse shield' meta problem, so one enterprising player has come up with a 'horse baiting' meta to fix it
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If you play Rust then the mere sight of the words "horse shield" probably have you gnashing your teeth and cursing the cheap no-gooders who rely on it. The whole thing is very simple. Ride a hor
Rust's Spring Clean update nerfs the shield meta and boosts early game energy
<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2026/04/rust-spring-clean-update-patch-notes-april-2026-facepunch-studios-survival-game-900x506.jpg"/><p>The <strong>Rust</strong> April update is here, and after a couple of months spent deploying and refining its
Rust is getting hydro power through water wheels that can also be powered by humans: 'Before you ask, yes, you can force handcuffed players into them'
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Not content with adding one kind of sea power to<a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/rust/"> Rust</a> in February's<a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/the-rust-naval-update-is-h
NEW ITEM: ARMOURED LADDER HATCHThe Armoured Ladder Hatch is a new top-tier construction. A direct upgrade from the Metal Ladder Hatch, the Armoured Ladder Hatch is built for players who want maximum durability on their vertical access points.Unlocked at Tier 3, it’s available in both square and tria
Facepunch is 'talking to people' about a Rust movie: 'We definitely had interest'
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I'm long past the point of being incredulous about what games get movie spin-offs. When Hasbro's classic Battleship boardgame got a sci-fi adaptation with Rihanna and Liam Neeson back in 2012, i
Rust's new boats just got a lot more customizable, with longer days to build them
<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2026/03/rust-shipshape-update-patch-notes-march-2026-facepunch-studios-survival-game-boat-changes-deep-sea-improvements-900x506.jpg"/><p>The <strong>Rust</strong> Shipshape update is here, and as you might expect,
EXTENDED DAYTIMEThis month we've extended the amount of time each day has sunlight by around 20 minutes. The duration of night is unchanged (around 10 minutes). This should hopefully allow for more time for daylight activities while still keeping nighttime tactics viable.BOAT BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS &
Rust devs surveil cheaters like they're 'playing an RTS game': 'Every gun shot, every message, every dropped item, every kind of interaction is logged'
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The worst part about getting matched up against a cheater in any game is knowing there's not much you can do. You can send in a report, you can wait for some automatic trigger to ban them, you c
Rust player says goodbye to his server neighbours by constructing a giant, illuminated middle finger: 'Making one of these is often how I like to end a successful wipe'
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It can be tough getting on with your neighbours. Sometimes you want to say things to them, like "Don't let your adult children play bassy music until 2AM", or "Don't leave your dog alone at home
The Rust Naval Update is here with base boat building and an optional plank meant to 'settle minor disagreements' with friends
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We've been able to swim around just off the coast of Rust's murder island for years now, but I'm absolutely <em>terrified</em> of the sharks most players seem to shrug off, so I keep myself park