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Rust 2 isn't in development, Facepunch boss confirms after suspicious Steam page sparks speculation

<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/rust-2-not-in-development-facepunch-confirm-01.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" /> <p>Facepunch founder Garry Newman has denied that a sequel to <a href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-best-survival-games-on-pc">survival</a>/<a href="https://

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Facepunch boss Garry Newman shoots down Rust 2 speculation after mysterious Steam page appears: 'Nope'

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EzFpJxazqkhSMEbK42X7B9-1280-80.png"/><br><br> <strong>Original story:</strong>.. <a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/rust-2-steam-page-appears-facepunch-immediately-starts-messing-with-fans-about-whether

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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

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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'

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D3gmBvkZwqq7joU8tFTbjb-1280-80.jpg"/><br><br> 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

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SPRING CLEAN

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

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Facepunch is 'talking to people' about a Rust movie: 'We definitely had interest'

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UMQcTrJqskU62jE7bTRtYU-1280-80.jpg"/><br><br> 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

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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 3 Mar — 10 March 2026

<a href="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W11/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS"><img src="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W11.png"></a><ol><li><a href="https://steamdb.info/app/2868840/charts/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS">Slay the Spire 2</a

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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,

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SHIPSHAPE

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 &

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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 17 Feb — 24 February 2026

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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 10 Feb — 17 February 2026

<a href="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W08/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS"><img src="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W08.png"></a><ol><li><a href="https://steamdb.info/app/686060/charts/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS">Mewgenics</a></li><l

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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 3 Feb — 10 February 2026

<a href="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W07/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS"><img src="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W07.png"></a><ol><li><a href="https://steamdb.info/app/3681010/charts/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS">Nioh 3</a></li><li>

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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'

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vJoMkrTx4aeEwjYUDKUWDh-1280-80.jpg"/><br><br> 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

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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'

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FX56A5Uegfjhwd46EN8CYo-1280-80.png"/><br><br> 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

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The Rust Naval Update is here with base boat building and an optional plank meant to 'settle minor disagreements' with friends

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVLD9ZGB55Z7g5gp2ju9Qe-1280-80.jpg"/><br><br> 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

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The Rust Naval update is just the start of an exciting year, as Facepunch promises to keep "evolving" with a new roadmap

<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2026/02/rust-naval-update-new-2026-roadmap-facepunch-studios-survival-game-900x506.jpg"/><p>As the <strong>Rust</strong> Naval update finally sails into port, you'd be forgiven for assuming developer Facepunch Stud

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NAVAL UPDATE

PLAYER MADE BOATSPlayer-made boats are here, providing a new way to explore the seas, including the Deep Sea!Place the new Boat Building Station deployable in the water and get building with your shipmates! Use the new Boat Building Plan to construct your dream boat, utilising a new set of boat-spec

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'Anyone mad is a cheater:' Players are divided as Rust beefs up anti-cheat with more effective—and invasive—upgrades

<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WgzQk4czyYPayshN5WPyHJ-1280-80.jpg"/><br><br> Unfortunately, you can't tell the story of Rust without including its "cheat community," which Facepunch COO Alistair McFarlane once said routinely <a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/rust-event-ca

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COMMUNITY UPDATE 268

INCOMING NAVAL UPDATE - STAGINGIn the event you've been living under a rock the Naval Update is coming with the February wipe!We're encouraging anyone with the extra time and passion for its success to go play a bit of the staging branch (beta) between now and then.  Your feedback is valuable to us

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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 13 Jan — 20 January 2026

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