Rust — Patch Notes

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<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

<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

<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

<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

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

<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

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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<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2026/01/rust-2026-update-plans-facepunch-studios-survival-game-developer-blog-ecosystem-animal-breeding-battlepass-900x506.jpg"/><p>The <strong>Rust</strong> Naval update is just around the corner, but that's only

12 YEARSServers are now wiped and Santa is packing up and clearing out the bodies, but we hope you enjoyed the Holiday Season. We're getting back to work after a couple of weeks off, which is why this blog is lighter than usual, but we're looking forward to the journey ahead in 2026!Last month, we c

We're through to the final round! But in case you're new here, over the years, Rust has undergone some huge changes - including graphic, physics, and engine updates and rebuilds, all because we’ve wanted to make Rust what it is, and what it could be. We're guided by the community, and agile en

HAPPY HOLIDAYSFrom everyone at Facepunch, we'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  The Christmas Event is once again live!If you're new to the island, here's what you can expect: As you play, you will start to hear the distinct sound of jingle bells. As soon as you do, leave t

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<img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RQH6zNTsrkaddg8E8vNSkc-1280-80.jpg"/><br><br> Facepunch's survival sim Rust has had a busy 2025, adding its medieval-themed<a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/games/survival-crafting/rust-goes-medieval-with-the-primitive-update-siege-weapons-s

<img width="900" height="507" src="https://www.pcgamesn.com/wp-content/sites/pcgamesn/2025/12/rust-naval-update-delayed-steam-survival-game-facepunch-studios-900x506.jpg"/><p>The <strong>Rust Naval update</strong> has been delayed into next year. "Today is not the update I wanted to ship," Facepunch