Another year on the island is coming to an end, and before the holiday season officially begins, we want to take a moment to say thank you. 2025 has been one of the biggest years yet for Rust Console Edition, and none of it would have been possible without an incredible community supporting us every step of the way.

This year also marked the 12 year anniversary of Rust on PC, which is an important milestone for the game as a whole. Rust continues to grow, welcoming new players and reaching record numbers across both console and PC in 2025. We are proud to be part of this journey alongside Facepunch. If you have not seen the 12 Year Anniversary Trailer yet, now is the perfect time to check it out.

Last month, you shared your thoughts with us through our feedback form and we analysed every single response. The good, the bad, and the brutally honest. Thanks to the huge number of submissions, we feel confident using this feedback to help us shape the future of Rust Console Edition for 2026.

One thing stood above everything else. Performance matters the most.

When we ask you to pick the two things you care about most while playing, smooth performance came out on top with 71.3%, followed by server stability at 37.3% and content updates at 32.8%. Then we asked you what the priorities of the team should be in your opinion, between performance, bug fixing, and content, and the answer was even louder. 84.3% of you chose performance as your number one priority, with content and bug fixing nearly tied behind it.

Because of that, our main focus for Q1 2026 will be performance and server stability. We want the game to be in a strong place before rolling out major updates, so getting the fundamentals right comes first.

Among all the interesting data points, it was great to see that most of you are really happy with how the game looks on New Gen consoles, and more than 80% of you feel highly motivated to keep playing after each wipe. But something that stood out even more was how many of you asked for bigger maps and higher player limits per server… so let’s talk about that.

Bigger maps and higher population servers are on our priority list, and we really want to bring them to the game. But adding them right now would hit performance hard, and that’s not something we’re willing to risk while we’re focused on stability.

So here’s the plan. First we will focus on performance, once this is in a good place we can move towards bigger maps and higher player population. That will then unlock the  World 2.0 update bringing with it new cliffs, rivers, canyons, oasis, lakes and rock formations. Together, this effectively outlines our plans for early 2026, although we are not able to provide confirmed dates just yet. We want to be upfront that not everything mentioned here may land within the first four months, but this is the direction we’re heading and we’re excited to get there with you.

For transparency's sake, bigger maps and higher pop servers will roll out gradually. We plan to start with 4.25k maps and a 125 player cap, and expand from there over time, as performance allows.

Something else we want to bring in 2026 is more server providers to give you more choice, along with a special partner program that will help community servers stand out even more. This program will feature some of the best community servers in a dedicated list, making it easier to find high quality places to play. We’re still working through the details, but fairness and player experience are at the core of it. If you run a server and care about your community, this one’s for you. More info coming next year!

To close things out, we just want to say thank you for all your support. No matter what is said about the Rust community, the one thing that always stands out is your passion for the game and the support you show every day to help us make the console version the best it can be. We’re incredibly grateful for that, and we can’t wait to show you what we have planned for 2026.

The Double Eleven team will be taking a short break starting December 18th to spend time with loved ones and recharge for the year ahead, so things may be a little quieter on Discord and social media for a bit. We’ll be back refreshed and ready for another year on the island.

Have an amazing holiday season, a Merry Christmas, and we’ll see you back on the island very soon…

FIXES

• Fixed a few instances of crashes at the Small Oil Rig.

• Moving through the hotbar and inventory now displays the correct items.

• Players wearing the Arctic Hazmat alongside a backpack or parachute will no longer turn invisible when viewed by others from a certain distance.

• Fixed a bug where owned DLC items were not craftable on community servers. 

• Fixed jittering issue when moving and rotating the camera around. 

• Fixed the Industrial Conveyor taking in items from different sources after it has been disconnected.

IMPROVEMENTS

• General improvements have been made to improve game stability.

• Made further improvements to the Red X tree marker.

• Made improvements to the time taken to respawn after death.

FIXES

• Fixed multiple live crashes faced by players.

• Fixed an issue where Auto Turret only shoot at stationary players.

• Fixed an issue where objects at the edge of the screen would appear to pop-in when the camera turns.

• Fixed a bug that causes players to disconnect from server when buying from a Kit Machine.

• Players are no longer able to access unowned DLC items through using certain commands.

• Fixed instant kill zones at certain areas at Sewer Branch and Launch Site.

• Fixed an issue where Abandoned Military Base and Arctic Research Base are missing from Monument Killzone and Custom Zone list.

This patch includes new content, important bug fixes, general gameplay fixes and quality of life improvements.

FEATURES

• New Christmas features include - Santa’s Supply Drop where Santa’s sleigh flies over the map and drops an airdrop in the form of a huge gift, and Sleds which can be found through loot or crafting. The Christmas event will begin on December 12th and will only be available for a limited time. 

• Added Arctic Research Base. It’s a new arctic biome exclusive monument filled with various lab modules and buildings scattered around the base. Here players can unlock Snowmobiles after completing a puzzle.

• Added Snowmobiles. Located within the Arctic Base, Snowmobiles are a new mode of transportation that is fast on snow and sand, and slow everywhere else.

• Added Polar Bears. The strongest and most hostile animal in the world, Polar Bears will only spawn in the arctic biome. It yields extra resources when harvested compared to the regular bear.

• Added Metal Detectors. Metal detectors allow players to find metal objects hidden beneath the ground.

• Hides the map seed information when in Streamer Mode.

• Sleeping Bag limit has increased to 15, and now shows in the actively selected sleeping bag shows on the map.

• Items now show the name of the player who created the item and how it was made. Only unstackable items support ownership.

• Deployables can now be snapped into place when players are ready to place an object. Available in two options: Simple and Advanced which can be changed in the settings.

• Press “A/Cross” to confirm a building option and to lock it in place before releasing “L2/LT”. 

• “No Construction” red zones show up when players are around monuments when using construction tools. 

• Oil Rig now produces a low but consistent radiation 30 minutes after the hacked crate is unlocked. The reset time from Oil Rig has also increased from 30 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes matching the Steam version.

• Updated the “Too Hot” status so it now deals damage when above 60°C, matching the Steam version.

• Enabled rotation changes before deployment for certain deployables. Items include Electrical Branch, Splitter, Button, Blocker, Root Combiner, HBHF Sensor, Audio Alarm, RAND Switch, Siren Light, Flasher Light, Laser Detector, Pressure Pad, Tesla Coils, Sprinklers and Igniter.

• Input and output arrows have been added to devices with input and output ports, making it visually clearer which direction water/electric/industrial item is flowing. 

• Switching between tools continues the previous tool’s wire/pipe placement when returning to the IO Tool. 

• Scientists have been added to Launch Site.

• Players can now destroy Large Deployables with Hammer by holding “L2/LT” to bring up the radial wheel and select ‘Demolish’.

• Tesla Coil will now slowly take damage when it is activated but will stop working once it gets to 25 health.

• Monument puzzles are no longer reset while the player is in a keycard room. 

• Keycard durability no longer drains when swiping doors that are opening.

• Added 

• Improved the Red X Tree hit marker. 

• Added MLRS Aiming Module and MLRS Rocket to Industrial Conveyor filters and Vending Machine.

• Added tooltip visual to have an (i) appear alongside the typical tooltips. 

• Rug and Bear Rug can now be placed under deployed items.

• Added several game tips when trying to place deployables on invalid positions/placements.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Updated many placement errors to be more descriptive on the issue blocking placement such as other players or objects in the way.

• Improved Lighting and added fixes to Launch Site windows.

• Improved performance when interacting with blueprints at Workbenches.

• Improved performance when using guns. 

• Adjusted texture settings on Xbox Series S to improve overall performance and stability.

• Improved visuals for buildings in Outpost.

• Improved performance when around very large bases.

• Improved performance when using Jackhammer or Chainsaw tools.

• Made minor performance improvements when sounds are being played in the game. 

• Made minor performance improvements around all monuments.

• Improved textures for NPCs.

• Hackable crates will now no longer show on the map after the first item has been looted.

• Updated the icons in the “Pie Menus” to have unified icon positions.

• Improved visuals for the Brutalist Building skin. 

• Improved visuals for the Abandoned Military Base tent and buildings.

• Chainsaws now always start on the first try which matches the Steam version.

FIXES

Fixed multiple live crashes faced by players. 

• Fixed vehicle stuttering while being ridden or piloted.

• Fixed infinite building range after placing a Tool Cupboard.

• Fixed being able to go through windows at Launch Site without using a red keycard.

• Fixed shadow flickering issue on rocks around the entrance of the underground in Sewer Branch when viewed at a certain angle.

• Fixed missing smoke effect when the SAM Site turret found at launch site reaches 0 HP.

• Fixed fuzziness on various items and windows in Abandoned Military Base.

• Fixed CH47 helicopter wheels clipping into the helipad when landing at Oil Rig.

• Fixed Drone Marketplace terminal text jittering when viewed at distance.

• Fixed cliffs in Tundra biome to use proper surface and colors.

• Fixed an issue where the pistol chamber would not slide open to indicate when it is empty. 

• Holo Sight Reticle no longer disappears when it’s being aimed at an area with smoke.

• Steam now shows correctly on the water purifier pipes when water is boiling.

• Fixed the fire visual effects in the cooker at the Underwater Labs.

• Flame visual effects in the Hot Air Balloon no longer clips through the tube. 

• Fixed Storage Monitor jittering when attached to a Tool Cupboard.

• Restored cargo plane trail.

• Fixed skin prompt appearing for certain water vehicles.

• Adjusted the visuals of muzzle flash of guns with Silencer attached to match Steam.

• Fixed keycard clipping through player finger model when wearing Tactical Gloves.

• Fixed incorrect texture when upgrading foundations to sheet metal.

• Fixed missing SFX when interacting with Recycler, Repair Bench, Research Table, Small Oil Refinery, Interactable Hobo Barrel, Barbeques and Water Well at monuments.

• Fixed missing SFX when equipping the horse saddle for the first time.

• Fixed player facing direction when dismounting computer stations.

• Rugs can now be easily picked up from the floor and ceiling when a Hammer is equipped.

• Fixed Liquid Containers auto-draining from Fuel Tank Vehicle Module UI when “Y/Triangle” is held then released.

• Fixed bed guide mesh not turning to orange when near authorized beds and sleeping bags.

• Fixed player corpses following Hot Air Balloon after falling through Hot Air Balloon basket.

• Fixed not being able to rename Camper Van Beds.

• Fixed an issue where clicking “LS/L3” buttons would not switch between stats and info for items within the inventory.

• Fixed a bug where ammo counts on guns in Attack Helicopter turrets were reset in the UI after moving items in the player's inventory.

• Fixed an issue where boars were not spawning on servers with default population settings.

• Fixed an issue where players would not be able to cancel/adjust the wire pin more than four times. 

• Fixed overlapping trees spawning within each other in monuments.

• Patrol and Cargo Helicopter icons now appear correctly on the map when the event is active.

• Fixed Military Tunnel generated under terrain.

• Adjusted screen shake intensity for consistency across all hatchet tools.

• Fixed incorrect wood plank textures in Oxum's Gas Station.

• Fixed loot transfer between storage containers and inventory causing item stacks to appear as a single item.

• Fixed incorrect localisation for SAM Site item name.

• Fixed an issue where shining a light source on smokes at night will make it appear black at certain angles.

• Fixed windmill blades clipping into the building in Bandit Camp.

• Fixed Crossbow, Compound bow and Hunting Bow ammo count from going into negative numbers after firing more than 2 arrows.

• Fixed stairs inside Air Wolf Vendor being flipped.

• Fixed a bug where inflicting bleeding damage on other players was causing the lethal timer to constantly reset.

• Fixed an issue where the map would remain visible after player death if rapidly pressing through the respawn screen.

• Fixed a bug with the ammo count in the inventory UI where guns with low ammo shows as 0 until interacted by the player.

• Throwable tools and weapons now have the correct spinning animation when thrown.

• Fixed a bug where Oil Rig doors would close early and not be able to be opened.

• Updated localisation for Fishing Rod description. 

• Fixed a bug where players will get stuck when landing over the rowhouses at the Outpost from an air vehicle.

• Salvaged shelves can now be picked up by a hammer when no items are on the shelves.

• When players are mounted on a magnet crane, the surrounding environment no longer jitters. 

• Drop Box lights now match the Steam version.

• The button for leaving queue or leaving server now uses the hold button instead of press.

• Fixed an issue where the Player Marker remains visible on the map after toggling it to be hidden.

• Removed the incorrect ‘Toggle Flares’ text from the Motorbike and Modular Vehicles control layout. 

• Text will no longer shrink after pressing the ‘Trade’ button on the trading menu.

• Text on the oil refinery at The Dome now correctly says “Small Refinery“.

• “Quality“ information is no longer missing when players highlight the engine parts.

• Fixed an issue where the ‘Select Container’ prompt persists when navigating from modules with internal storage to modules without internal storage. 

• Fixed the placement validity of a storage adaptor to cover all sides of the storage barrel.

• Fixed the emissives of the radioactive barrels found in the Military Tunnel.

• The amount shown on the Administrate Menu in Vending Machines will no longer show 32 regardless of the actual amount chosen.

• Fixed item amount in “Modify Kit” and “Kit Creation” menu to show the correct amount that is chosen by the player.

• Fixed an issue where accessing the MLRS Targeting Map on Hardcore servers would cause a hardlock.

• Fixed visual issues with the Code Lock, Key Lock, and Storage Monitor.

• Fixed minor clipping issues on the Ghillie Burlap Gloves.

• Fixed the Scheduler command on Community Servers to respond correctly.

• Bodies of water will no longer disappear at certain angles.

• Fixed Kit Machines not included as part of the Vending Machine icon marker filter on the map view. 

• Fixed the setting to enable or disable NPC navigation not working for GPortal servers.

• Fixed inconsistent interior lighting inside the main building at Launch Site.

• Fixed the "global.teleportgrid" command teleporting all players into midair instead of to a specified position.

• Fixed issue where sleeping players on Tugboats would remain invulnerable even after leaving the safe zone area.

• Fixed fuzziness on the eye section of the Toxic Skull Metal Face Mask when looking at its world model. 

• Fixed backend text appearing when placing a bed or interacting with the camper bed.

• Fixed berries being white in colour. 

• Triangle planters can now be unlocked in Workbenches.

• Fixed minor visual issues with Anime Arsenal pack in the Locker preview.

• Fixed players able to receive damage from the environment and self-inflicted weapon damage when enabling Immortal servers.

• Fixed players getting hardlocked on the death screen after attempting to exit spectate mode when spectating was initiated from the player list on the death screen.

A fresh wave of cold air is rolling into the island of Rust Console Edition this month and many of you have been waiting for it. The snow biome is waking up in a big way and the next wipe is about to reshape the frozen landscape. Time to step into the cold and explore everything arriving with this update ❄️

The biggest arrival is the new Arctic research base monument. The Cobalt team pushed deeper into the island and set up operations in this harshest environment. Of course expanding here did not come without its challenges and the research group had to make sure they were prepared for the conditions ahead.

You will find this new monument exclusively in the snow biome. Its structure is wide open just like the desert base, which makes navigation simple but also leaves you exposed. Scientists patrol every corner and players nearby can spot you quickly, so entering without a plan is a great way to end up back on the beach. Prepare well and move with purpose.

Inside the facility you will discover generous loot and two blue puzzle rooms. One of these rooms shelters something completely new for Rust Console Edition, a vehicle built for the frozen wastes.

The snowmobile slices across the ice with incredible speed, looking unstoppable in motion. It slows somewhat on rougher ground, except on sand and snow, but nothing can rival its performance on frozen lands. If you want the ultimate machine for conquering the cold, this is the one you will want to own.

A new threat also waits in the snow. Polar bears now wander the coldest parts of the island in search of their next meal. They are powerful, territorial and not impressed by your confidence, so stay sharp when you explore the frozen biome. A quiet stroll can turn into disaster without warning.

Also Coming With This Update!

This update also includes a new wave of bug fixes along with stability and performance improvements. Many of you made it clear in the latest feedback form that this was a top priority and we hear you clearly. Work on these improvements is ongoing and you can expect even more fixes arriving next week.

Alongside the Arctic update, we are also rolling out a range of quality of life improvements, such as many deployable improvements, exploit fixes, monument changes and more. Full details will be shared with the patch notes, so keep an eye out for it.

Our aim is to deliver a smoother and more reliable experience throughout the festive season. Please keep sharing your feedback and letting us know how Rust Console Edition is performing for you.

Ice’d UP!

Two new DLC packs arrive with this update. The Arctic Pack boosts your survival in freezing climates with a redesigned hazmat suit that trades some radiation protection for powerful cold resistance, along with a striking snowmobile skin and Ice’d up weapon designs perfect for anyone who plans to dominate the snow biome.

The Ice King Pack delivers a bold and icy aesthetic, wrapping your character in fully frozen armor, completing the look with a throne set that gives your presence a powerful chill unlike anything seen on console before.

Christmas is coming!

December brings the return of the Christmas event with all the familiar features from last year and a few surprises waiting in the snow. Present spawns are back, gingerbread mines are bursting with gifts and the mean gingerbread men are once again roaming around looking for trouble. A festive sleigh is joining the celebration too, letting you race across the island while you enjoy the holiday chaos! 🎅

Santa will also take to the skies during the event, swooping across the island with his Supply Drop and tossing presents to anyone lucky enough to be close by. Just remember, opening fire on him might feel tempting, but it will land you on the naughty list faster than you can say ho ho ho.

A free new building skin will also be available during the event, letting you turn your base into a full gingerbread home. It is a sweet way to show your holiday spirit and a hilarious way to distract anyone who tries to raid you while craving a dessert.

Several monuments will also get a festive makeover, filling the island with lights, decorations and just a little too much cheer for a place this dangerous.

The event will run across all official servers starting December 12th, giving everyone plenty of time to dive into the holiday madness. Community servers can switch it on as well, so everyone can enjoy the festive atmosphere together and turn the whole island into one big winter celebration. 

New skin Rotations

Before we wrap up, here is a quick update on skin rotations. In our latest feedback form, about 80 percent of you mentioned wanting faster rotations, and we would love to give you something that feels a little more exciting each week. Creating new skins takes time and plenty of testing, but we always try to improve the experience where we can. Starting on December 4, all packs and individual items will rotate weekly, giving everyone a fresh selection to look forward to on a weekly basis.

That is everything for now. Your support truly means a lot to us and we hope you enjoy everything arriving in this update. This will be the last Dev Blog of the year in this format, but we are working on a special thank you letter for our Rust Console Edition community. It will share some of our thoughts and plans for 2026, without being a roadmap, and we hope it brings a warm close to the year. Keep an eye out for it.

- See you all on the island.

This patch includes new features, important bug fixes and general gameplay fixes.

ADDED

• Abandoned Military Base: A new desert-exclusive monument that harbours MLRS equipment and hostile tenants on patrol. This monument procedurally generates multiple different layouts.

• Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS): Located in every Abandoned Military Base, the MLRS is a vehicle that does not move, but can be set up to fire rockets to any target across the map (excluding safe zones). 

• RC Drones: A new player-controlled crafted deployable that can be operated from a Computer Station. Can be unlocked from a tier 2 workbench or looted.

• New Weapons: Added five new weapons to the game. The Handmade SMG, High Caliber Revolver, and the SKS are obtainable through crafting, and the Minigun and Military Flame Thrower which can be looted from Heavy Scientists.

• Bradley now spawns Scientists and Heavy Scientists.

• New Recoil System: Updated the recoil to match the Steam version.

• View Model Sway: Updated dynamic animations to view models.

• Head bob: Added head bob that will be active while walking and sprinting. Added head shake with different weapon animation. This can be turned off in the options menu. 

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed a few instances of crashes.

• Improved performance in Military Tunnels.

• Handcuffed players can no longer dismount themselves from chairs and vehicles. 

• Players are now able to dismount, stop the engine, and open the fuel storage on a tugboat while it is in auto-drive.

• Dismounting a tugboat while crouching no longer occupies the tugboat and causes the player model to glitch. 

• Scrap Transport Helicopters no longer flip and lose health when in drive mode. 

• Drones will no longer be destroyed during delivery after passing through the terrain. 

• Players can cancel an action by letting go of the button when the loading bar is in progress.

• Adaptive trigger feedback will not vibrate continuously when players attempt to shoot a Flamethrower when it is out of fuel.

• Flamethrowers can no longer be reloaded even when it has maximum fuel.

• Fixed an issue where players cannot rotate Vending Machines, Tool Cupboards, and Workbenches after placing them.

• Fixed an issue with Auto Turrets not dealing damage to unauthorised players and inflicting self-damage with each shot.

• Players can navigate the tech tree menu using Left Stick after zooming in at the corner then zooming out.

• Players are no longer able to rotate a wall while it has a Timed Explosive attached to it.

• Fixed a crash when giving water to the fuel tank module until empty while the items info is showing. 

• Triangle Roof pieces on each side of a Triangle Foundation will now connect and no longer cause a rubberband. 

• Swapping an item from a source with a stack of the same item in the player inventory does not cause the stack to disappear.

VISUAL

• Updated visuals for the foliage in all biomes.

• Fixed an issue where the player model’s skin details would shift as players move. 

• Clouds will no longer shift unnaturally when players are exiting the Military Tunnels. 

• Players exploring the underground mineshaft area of Airfield will no longer encounter a dark wall covering the doorway to the entrance.

• Fixed visual issues occurring at the stairs overhang in the Water Treatment Plant.

• Fixed visual issues where several monuments can be seen through from afar.

• Fixed a bug where the view model when aiming down sight for ranged weapons is extremely shaky.

• Bullet tracers of the HMLMG is no longer visually offset from the barrel of the gun. 

• Reticle is no longer missing when aiming down sight with Simple Handmade Sight or Holo Sight attached.

• Fixed an issue where viewing bullet decals from behind a drone will cause visual overlap.

• Fixed a bug where items viewed under a shade appear pitch black. 

• Added the green lines to the Prototype 17 iron sight.

• Made visual improvements to the Flamethrower flame effects. 

• Corrected the Flamethrower’s model to match the Steam version

• Flamethrower fire visual effect no longer appears when being equipped from the hotbar.

• The fire effect now appears correctly when activating the hot air balloon.

• Added bullet and melee impact decals when hit for miscellaneous objects. 

• When shooting on any surfaces with a weapon, bullet decals can no longer be seen through cactuses.

• Fixed visual issues causing the Timed Explosive Charge to disappear when viewed from a distance. 

• Fixed collisions of the Bradley APC to match the Steam version.

• Timed Explosive Charge and Satchel Charge no longer clip through the front and rear of the Bradley APC. 

• Attaching a Timed Explosive Charge or Satchel Charge to the Bradley APC no longer causes the item to wiggle on the spot.

• Smoke of a flashbang no longer appears blocky.

• Fixed a bug where flame does not appear when the player lights a Tuna Can Lamp unless rejoining the server.

• Electrical Heater lighting will no longer flicker when placed nearby one another.

• Added a storage container in between the seats of the duo submarine.

• Fixed visual issues that can be seen at the Sewer Tunnel entrances.

• Fixed an issue where far away buildings would pop in when players hold a tool while performing an action.

• Chicken Gesture’s animation is no longer cancelled early when walking, jumping or crouching.

• Player’s head does not rotate slower in comparison to the character model when turning.

• Made improvements to the shadows casted from the player's body.

• Building plans do not appear to be floating when equipping a placeable item.

• Improved water ripples around row boats.

• Fixed a bug where facing any monument doors while holding a hammer highlights the door in red and allows players to access a radial menu.

• Casting the fishing rod now shows the line connected to the bob is now correctly aligned.

UI

• Favourite items in the locker will no longer reset when rejoining a server. 

• The auto-turret ammo count in the weapon slot is updated correctly after usage.

• Opening the engine module’s inventory UI correctly filters and only highlights engine components.

• Fuel Tank UI will no longer load incorrectly after selecting another module with internal storage. 

• Engine component icons no longer appear misaligned from the box. 

• Selecting a ping when using binoculars will correctly close the tooltip window. 

• Updated localisation for the gear section in the loot menu.

• Updated localisation for Power Out tooltip that is connected to Auto-Turret.

• Tooltips when using Modular Vehicles now reflect the player's selected control scheme correctly.  

• Fixed overlapping and misaligned storage slots in the Reclaim Terminal UI. 

• Fixed an issue where the last row of inventory slots when looting a corpse would overlap with the players health bar. 

• Removed ‘Change Seat’ prompt for Chippy arcade machine and CH47.

• ‘Change Seat’ option no longer appears when the player is interacting with the sofa at Bandit Camp.

• Fixed an issue where the ‘Select Container’ prompt persists when navigating between modules with and without internal storage. 

• Players no longer have to press twice to select the container for Fuel Tank Module after all the water is taken. 

• Weapon attachment UI no longer disappears after the player drops an attachment from the menu. 

• Switching to other items while enabling radio frequency for Timed Explosive Charge no longer causes the progress bar to appear on other items.

• Buttons for ‘Give Internal Items’ have been corrected to the corresponding controls.

AUDIO

• Flamethrower’s pilot flame SFX plays correctly after it is equipped.

For more info on what’s included in the update, refer to the Dev Blog.

See you on the island!

Survivors,

We’re kicking off the new wipe with Tactical Warfare - one of our most action packed updates yet. Prepare for fresh, game-changing additions that elevate the Rust Console Edition experience. With new monuments, weapons, and a host of other features arriving on the island, this update is set to shake things up in a big way. Let’s dive into the details!

New Monument: The Abandoned Military Base

A brand-new point of interest has appeared on the map, the Abandoned Military Base. Once a high-security outpost, it is now crawling with loot, danger, and opportunities for those brave enough to explore it. Watch your corners and come prepared, because this new monument punishes the careless.

Return of the Military Tunnels

Military Tunnels are back by popular demand! We’ve made several backend improvements to boost the monument’s performance, so gear up, gather your squad, and dive back into it.

MLRS and Heavy Firepower!

This update introduces the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), your new favorite way to settle disputes from a distance! You will need two key components to make it rain rockets: both these components are obtainable from Locked Crates.

- MLRS Rockets provide powerful ammunition designed for pure destruction.

- MLRS Aiming Module is crucial for precision targeting before unleashing your barrage.

Once it’s all set in place, you can visit the Abandoned Military Base where the MLRS is located, and by interacting with it and selecting the right coordinates. You will be able to make it rain on your enemies in the worst way possible. Be sure to coordinate with your team, pick your target, and let the explosions do the talking.

Note: Each MLRS Aiming Module is only valid for one time use. In order to use the MLRS again, you will need to get a new aiming module.

The MLRS also has a cooldown timer of 20 minutes.

RC Drones

Scouting just got even better! With player-controlled drones, you can now survey the battlefield, track movement, or even plan ambushes without ever leaving cover. We’ve seen some really creative uses for the drones on the Steam version and we can’t wait to see what players will do in Rust Console Edition!

New Weapons

Ramp up your armoury! Here’s a breakdown of the new weapons being introduced in this update.

Handmade SMG: A scrappy yet reliable addition for early-game skirmishes.

SKS: A versatile semi-automatic rifle for those who value precision.

Minigun: When you want to turn enemies into mist.

Military Flame Thrower: Close-range chaos at its finest.

High Caliber Revolver: Classic stopping power with a serious punch.

Each weapon has its own unique feel, so get ready to test them all and find your new favorite.

New Recoil System

Yes, the recoil system has been updated, and it should now feel much more balanced across all weapons. We we will monitor player feedback so let us know how you find it.

The updated recoil system also makes it easier for us to introduce new weapons in the game and helps make combat more approachable for new players, without taking away the skill and mastery that Rust is known for.

Rest assured, we already have plans to release more feedback forms and run dedicated threads on our official Discord to gather your thoughts on these changes and track how you feel about them over time. We only ask that you share your thoughts in a constructive and respectful way, as it helps us make the best possible improvements for everyone.

Updated Dynamic Animations for View Models

Visuals matter, and your weapons are looking better than ever. The updated view models bring fresh detail and improved animations, making every reload, shot, and inspection feel more immersive.

We’ve also introduced an improved walking head bob for a more immersive experience, this can be turned on/off from the settings menu.

Player Experience Feedback Form

We recently released a Player Experience Feedback Form to hear directly from you, who make Rust Console Edition what it is (you can find it here). Your feedback helps us prioritize fixes, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements and provides crucial information about where you would like to see for the game

If you have not filled it out yet, now is your chance. We genuinely want to know what you think about the current state of the game.

Part 2 of the feedback form will arrive in a few weeks. This one will focus on the new features from the Tactical Warfare Update, how they play, what works, and what could be better. Keep an eye out and keep those opinions coming.

Before We Go

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported the Old Gen version of Rust Console Edition over the years. It has been an incredible journey, and we are truly proud of what we were able to accomplish on those platforms. Your dedication helped us shape the game into what it is today. Community servers will remain open for Old Gen for the time being.

As we move forward, we plan to push the New Gen version of Rust Console Edition to new levels of greatness. So if you still didn’t give the PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S versions a try, now it’s the right time to do it.


We also want to acknowledge that we are aware of some performance issues in the game. The team is actively prioritizing improvements to make gameplay smoother for everyone.

That’s all for now, Survivors. We hope you enjoy everything the Tactical Warfare Update has to offer.

- See you out there on the island.

IT’S ALIVE!

The island trembles as the Scarecrows and Mummies rise again!

Slay these cursed creatures to collect 3-tier body parts (Head, Torso, and Legs) and piece together your very own Frankenstein Monster. Mix, match, and resurrect your perfect abomination!

FRANKENSTEIN TABLE

Once you have collected the aforementioned body parts, you can craft a Frankenstein’s Table on a tier 1 workbench - default blueprint for this deployable will be available while the Halloween Event is active.

Once crafted and deployed, add the body parts to the table’s inventory - you don’t need matching body parts to make your monster, you can mix and match between Light, Medium and Heavy parts to customize your own! You can always re-work your monster by returning them to the Frankenstein's table to swap out body parts by choosing the ‘Sleep’ option on the command wheel which can be accessed using the Gesture Wheel.

FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER

Once crafted, awaken your monster and control it using the Command Wheel, the monster will follow your orders which include - following you around the map, defend you if you’re being attacked and initiate attacks on foes you target.

FRANKENSTEIN AND MUMMY MASKS

We’re bringing the Frankenstein and Mummy Masks to this year’s Halloween Event, these items are free to use during the event and can be collected from the loot collected by killing Mummies and Scarecrows. You can also find these items in loot bags from the Candy Hunt event.

GHOST SHEET COSTUME

We've also added a new Halloween wearable item "Ghost Sheet Costume" you'll be able to find these as rare drops from killing Scarecrow NPCs.

BACK FROM THE GRAVE!

The below Halloween events and items are coming back to Rust Console Edition this year!

CANDY HUNT EVENT

The Halloween Candy Hunt has crept back from the grave, and this time it’s all treats and no tricks! Get ready to scavenge for Candies across the island once the event begins. The Candy Hunt event will haunt your server twice per RUST day. The event runs for a limited time on official servers from October 16th, 2025 to November 4th, 2025, and can also be summoned by Community Server owners around the same dates. Make sure to check out the Community Servers wiki for more information on Seasonal Events!.

When the event is triggered, a 15-second countdown will appear. As soon as the timer hits zero, the hunt begins! An overlay will reveal the top 10 Candy Hunters and the time left before the event vanishes. Each haunting round lasts a brief 3 minutes—so grab as many glowing Candies as you can before the darkness claims them.

The Candies will spawn within your field of vision and shimmer with an eerie glow, making them easy to spot. When the event ends, the top 5 hunters will be rewarded with loot based on their performance. The prizes are wickedly delightful:

🏆 1st Place: 3 Medium Lootbags

🥈 2nd Place: 1 Medium Lootbag

🥉 3rd Place: 5 Small Lootbags

👻 4th Place: 3 Small Lootbags

🎃 5th Place: 1 Small Lootbag

Ready your Sickles and Pitchforks - This Halloween hunt is one you won’t want to miss!

HALLOWEEN PORTALS

Dare to enter the dark portals scattered across the island, transporting you to eerie dungeons where you’ll battle terrifying Scarecrow NPCs. Defeat them...if you dare!

MAP ROAMING SCARECROWS

The island has been overrun by haunted scarecrows, wandering the land and ready to attack any survivor they encounter. Slay these sinister figures to gather their cursed loot - but be quick, they won’t go down easy!

VAMPIRE STAKE

Wield the power of the night! This powerful weapon can take down a scarecrow in a single strike, causing them to drop extra loot. You can find stakes hidden inside the small candy bags crafted during the event - if you’re lucky!

CRAFTABLE HALLOWEEN ITEMS

These special items are only available while the Halloween Event is active and will appear as default crafting recipes - no research required, and no blueprints can be conjured. You can either craft them yourself or find them in Loot Bags scattered throughout the event. Hurry, though! Once the event ends, these spooky treasures will disappear back into the shadows.

WEAPONS

Sickle, Butcher Knife and Pitchfork.

ITEMS

Spider Webs, Coffin, Graveyard Fence, Gravestone and Wooden Cross.

The Rust Console Edition Halloween Event begins October 16th, 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to play, before the spirits depart once more on November 6th.

Trick, Treat and try to survive! See you on the island!

ADDED

• Halloween: New Halloween content includes new loot drops such as the Frankenstein and Mummy masks, and Frankenstein parts which can be used to craft a Frankenstein’s monster. The event will only be available for a limited time on official servers from October 16th to November 6th, and will also be available to Community Server owners from the same start date. 

• New Deployable: Triangle Planter Box - A triangular planter with a maximum capacity of 4 seeds.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

• Command scheduling should now work as intended when using “CreateAction ConvarScheduleAction”

• Seasonal Event loading screen appears correctly when an event starts or ends.

• Scarecrow and Gingerbread NPCs do not turn invisible if an admin/owner changes the seasonal event while players are still in a dungeon.

• Players in spectate mode will no longer experience stuttering when moving the camera around.

• Added a progress timer when deploying Short and High Ice Walls.

• Candy Cane Club no longer gets stuck mid-air when equipped by players. 

• Fixed visual issues when firing a weapon in the Gingerbread Portal.

GAMEPLAY

• Patrol Helicopters no longer fall through the world when destroyed.

• Players are now able to move the Scrap Transport Helicopter when it is in drive mode.

• Replacing engine parts from a stack will no longer consume the full stack.

• Fixed an issue where using Quick Drop on a building plan or placeable object causes the Building Preview to appear after an item is dropped.

• Improved performance when shooting at scientists with a full-auto weapon with its flashlight turned on.

• Players are now blocked from using other gestures after surrendering.

• Backpacks no longer become unusable after dying while surrendering and simultaneously joining a Rock, Paper, Scissors game.

• Improved performance in Sewer Branch. 

• Stopping the Halloween event will correctly remove all Halloween items.

• Updated the model of the jackhammer when held by a player, in the skin store and locker.

• Halloween candies in a filled Pumpkin Bucket do not get stuck mid-air after players move around.

• Vampire Stake no longer gets stuck mid-air when thrown, dropped, or equipped by players.

VISUAL

• Made visual improvements to the Halloween Dungeon door. 

• Candies that appear during the Candy Hunt now rotate and sparkle.

• Made visual improvements to the grass and foliage.

• Motorbikes with sidecars no longer have stuttering animation when viewed by the driver or the player in the sidecar.

• Fixed several fire VFX issues in the hot air balloon.

• Launch Site Pit no longer appears covered when viewed from a distance.

• Fixed some visuals on the Oxum’s Gas Station rooftop.

• Mounds at the Junkyard now have the correct textures applied.

• Fixed instances of lighting being too bright while walking down the slope at Launch Site during daytime.

• Throwing a satchel charge now correctly has all three fuses lit. 

• Colours on the buttons at the Drone Terminal no longer bleed into each other.  

• Muzzle flash now appears correctly in first person when firing a weapon. 

• Equipping a weapon with an attachment through the inventory menu will correctly show the weapon attachment on the gun.

• The laser sight now correctly originates from the weapon, and follows the gun’s direction when gesturing.

• Doors for excavator cabins in Junkyard now use the correct textures.

• Fixed an issue where tools, weapons and certain parts of the environment had a ghosting effect.

• Fixed an issue where the player model’s shorts will clip to their right leg when walking, jumping, or sitting down.

• Players are now able to see their attire when using gestures and while equipping certain items in first person.

• Shadows appear correctly when players put down metal sheet structures.

• Light from Flashlights, Weapon Flashlights, Miners Hat, Flares and Ceiling Lights will no longer disappear after a short distance. 

• Locked Down Vending Machine icon now correctly shows its keypad.

• Skinned rocks no longer turn invisible when players are holding it. 

• Certain skins no longer appear transparent or see through in the skin store or the locker preview.

• Fixed the colours and animation of the Retrowave Assault Rifle.

• Deep Freeze Hoodie has the correct colours when viewing the skin in the skin store, locker, and inventory.

• Plague Doctor Hatchet no longer appears dark in the shade.

• Fixed visible stretching when equipping snow jackets.

• Skinned stockless Thompson skins are now the same size as the default Thompson.

• Fixed the brightness of the eyes on the Scarecrow NPC.

• Fixed an issue where the NPCs in the Halloween dungeon will have missing weapons.

• Placing down a wooden cross will no longer disappear after a short distance.

• Fixed lighting issues for Space Trooper Metal Chestplate and Deep Freeze Chair in the skin store or locker preview.

• Updated the model of the Wicked Jackhammer when dropped.

UI 

• Updated loot panel for the treasure box and tackle box. 

• Swapping items on the hotbar/inventory slot with any other items no longer copies the stack amount onto the replaced item. 

• Fixed a bug where the water volume text would not show the correct amount after transferring the water to a backpack.

• Stackable items now correctly stack and split based on the amount available.

AUDIO

• Assault Rifle SFX now plays correctly.

• Chicken gesture will now play the SFX even if the player is not holding a tool/weapon. 

• Scarecrow NPCs have their roaring SFX play correctly when nearby a player.

NEW DLCs AVAILABLE TODAY!

This month we are dropping not one but two new DLC packs for Rust Console Edition. The Frontiersman Hazmat and Tool Bundle comes with a rugged frontier style hazmat suit, a hatchet skin, and a double barrel shotgun skin, giving you that wild west survivor look. The Frontier Decor Pack brings a set of cosmetic items to style your base, including saloon bar doors, rocking chairs, and plenty more. While the wanted posters will not be available right away, the team is already working on adding them in a future update. Once live, you can check out both packs in the Store tab on our website and make sure to catch the teaser videos to see them in action!

QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATE

Alongside the new DLC, we are rolling out a quality of life update focused on improving the gameplay experience and fixing bugs that have been frustrating for you. We know this type of update may not feel as exciting as brand new content, but it is important work that needs to happen behind the scenes to keep the game running smoothly. Our main priority is making sure you have a stable and enjoyable experience, and updates like this are a crucial step in making Rust Console Edition the best it can be.

COMING SOON

We wanted to take this month to focus on stability and polish, because next month is going to be huge. Expect a brand new content update that introduces the Military Desert Base, changes to recoil, the return of the Military Tunnels, and more. Before we add all that new content, we want to make sure the game is in a strong place, and the update this wipe is all about that!

WIPE OF WIPES ✨

This upcoming wipe will mark the final wipe for the old gen version of Rust Console Edition on PS4 and Xbox One. After this, those versions will no longer be supported and their servers will go offline. Since the old gen edition is such an important part of our history, we wanted to give it a proper send off. To do that, we are turning this last wipe into a mini live event. Nothing too wild, but you can expect a few curveballs to shake up the gameplay every couple of days and keep things exciting. Because of the experimental nature of this event, there may be times when things break or when a map needs to be wiped unexpectedly, but we will be monitoring it closely to keep it as stable and fun as possible. This live event format will only take place on old gen servers, while new gen wipes will continue as normal.

SPOOKY SEASON RETURNS

It wouldn’t be October without some creepy surviving experiences. Rust Console Edition’s Halloween Event is ready to start around mid October and this year we are adding something brand new. Say hello to Frankenstein! (Franky for the friends)

You will be able to create your very own pet monster who can follow you around, help you in fights, or just keep you company. Along with Frankenstein, all the features you loved from last year’s event will be returning, plus a fresh set of Halloween skins dropping later in the season.

Spooky season is one of our favorites, and the dev team loves seeing what the community creates during this event. If you make videos, be sure to tag us on Twitter. We will be sharing some of the best Halloween content with the community.

WRAPPING UP

That’s it for this month’s mini Dev Blog. Between the new DLC packs, QOL fixes, and the Halloween event kicking off, there is plenty to look forward to. And remember, next month’s content update is going to be massive, so stay tuned.

 - See you on the island.

This patch includes important bug fixes and general gameplay fixes.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

• Players are no longer able to access unowned DLC items through using certain commands.

GAMEPLAY

• Players can no longer interact with objects behind Reinforced Windows.

• Dynamic pricing of items in NPC Vending Machines no longer reset after a server restarts.

VISUAL

• Looking through the soft side of the Shipping Container wall will no longer allow players to see certain objects.

Not long after, Microsoft fixed the entitlement issues on their side and that caused the coins to be granted again. This meant some players ended up with double the amount of coins. To bring everything back in line we had to revert our backend fix which removed the extra coins that had been added.

We completely understand why this sudden disappearance of coins could be alarming or confusing without any context from our side, and we’re sorry that we couldn’t find a way to communicate this with you sooner or as things were happening in real time.Those extra coins were never supposed to be there in the first place, and because of the way the transactions were logged they were not pulled back right away. That delay is why the adjustments are only showing now. It can look like some of your recent Rust Coin purchases have been taken away but that is not the case. Only the extra coins have been removed and your purchased coins are safe.

To make this easier to understand we want to share two practical examples that show what happens behind the scenes and how everything is calculated:

Case 1

1. Player purchased the ultimate edition but in error were not granted the entitled 4600 Rust Coins.

2. Rather than have people wait, we decided to issue the 4600 RC on our end to the players.

3. While we  thought this was the end of it, some time had passed and then the platform issued the 4600 RC entitlement.

4. The player balance is now 9200 RC

5. Player spends 4000 RC

6. We correct for the duplicate credit taking 4600rc off that player (Point 2)

7. The player is left with 600rc which is correct as they were entitled to 4600rc and spend 4000rc.

Case 2

1. Player purchased the Deluxe Edition but in error were not granted the entitled 1100 Rust Coins.

2. Just like in case 1, we decided to issue the 1100 RC on our end to the players.

3. Some time later the platforms also granted the missing entitlement for the 1100 RC Deluxe coins.

4. Player balance is now 2200 RC.

5. Player spends 1500 RC.

6. Player buys 500 RC.

7. Balance of 1200 RC.

8. Player spends 1200 RC

9. We correct for the duplicate 1100 RC off that player (Point 2)

10. If a player’s RC balance was below 1100 Rust Coins before we retracted the extra coins, their Rust Coins would be in the negative once retracted. But In order to avoid confusing players with negative balances, we set up the system not to let the RC balance go below 0.

Hope the above cases offers some clarity on the issue.

This situation was in no way pre-empted as we have never faced such an issue in the lifetime of Rust CE. However, we did our best to resolve it in the best possible way and provide you with the utmost clarity on the what, when and how of it.

We have just started looking into the best ways for displaying your Transaction History in-game, so you will be able to track every credit and debit on your account in real time.

We’re also exploring our options for better in-game messaging, so even if you’re not on social media or Discord, you’ll still stay in the loop with important updates and news directly inside the game.

Both of these are on our to-do list for the future, we will share more details on these features in a future content roadmap.

- See you on the Island!

GAMEPLAY

• The list of spawn points no longer reset itself and stays on the selected spawn point, after scrolling past the wheel limit.

• Godmode Exploit fixed - Safezone status gets removed after respawning on the camper beds parked inside safezones.

• Players walking off a Roof Triangle no longer rubberband or get stuck.

VISUAL

• Female player model no longer looks distorted when Skinned Hide Trousers are equipped.

• Reduced the size of world models for weapons and tools 

-See you on the island!

ADDED

• Junkyard Monument: A new monument that can be found in forest or plain biomes. It comes with a moving crane and shredder that allows you to harvest scrap from unneeded vehicles.

• Modular Vehicles: A set of vehicles that allows players to modify and customise vehicles to suit their needs. Players can add modules that provide various functions to their vehicles, such as extra storage.  

• Motorbikes: Relatively fast and nimble vehicles that are useful to quickly roam the map. They come in two variants, a single-person bike and one with a sidecar, where a second player can sit and use weapons.

• Pedal Bikes: A silent and reliable way to roam through the map. They come in two variants, a single-person bike and a three-wheeled variant that allows a second player to sit and use weapons from the rear. 

• Smoother Roads: Roads are now more polished, with better intersections and smoother roads to make them easier to travel along with cars.

• Dynamic NPC Vendor Pricing: Sale prices for items purchasable by scraps will now increase or decrease based on their popularity.

• Handcuffs: A new item that allows players to take other players as a prisoner by using them on surrendering or downed players. Handcuffed players can be pushed around and forced onto mountables.

• Prisoner Hood: A new item that will block the victim's vision and disable their map access, preventing them from seeing where you are taking them.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

• Several entities have been added to the available list for server-side spawning. See the Community Servers wiki for details.

• Players lose access to the Entity Details panel when demoted from Mod, Admin, or Owner roles.

• Pause menu no longer persists on player’s HUD if the player is in the Options while a Seasonal Event has started or stopped.

• Spectator’s camera no longer jitters when spectating a player who is using a parachute midair.

• On servers with the Christmas event enabled, Christmas Lights at several monuments no longer have missing textures.

• Fixed textures of the Christmas Dungeon floor. 

• Headlook used by a spectated player will now be reflected on the spectator's view.

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed a few instances of crashes.

• Flares launched by Attack Helicopters now correctly divert the Homing Missiles away.

• Looking through a Holo Sight or a Simple Handmade Sight will no longer have trailing issues. 

• Fixed a bug where players can fall through the terrain opening near the Water Treatment Plant.

• Players can no longer place down barricades inside the Abandoned Supermarket.

• Thrown long melee weapons at a wall can no longer be picked up from the other side of the wall.

• Electricity can now pass through the storage monitor even after changing the skin of the tool cupboard.

• No invisible wires are formed between input of Root Combiner and output of Switch.

• Fixed a bug where auto-sorting through a full container will cause the one slot to become empty and unusable.

• The amount of loot items in a supply drop now matches with Steam.

• Improved performance when firing incendiary rockets while flying an Attack Helicopter.

• Improved performance when mining ore with a Jackhammer or harvesting trees.

• Fixed a bug where players are able to build bases inside certain rocks. 

• Fixed a bug where players can power electrical components without consuming any power from a Battery.

VISUAL

• Updated water visuals present at the Underwater Lab.

• Bright lights no longer appear while players are moving around the surface of the water. 

• Interior lights of the Underwater Labs no longer flicker when approached by players.

• Window in Large Oil Rig moonpool can no longer be clipped through.

• Adjusted the lighting in the Upper Office Loot Room at the Power Plant.

• Added red light emissions to the gambling wheel terminal located at the Bandit Outpost monument.

• Fixed visual issues at Outpost.

• Fixed multiple instances of objects and monuments jittering when viewed from a distance.

• Boxes being carried by drones no longer appear invisible when viewed from underneath.

• ‘Wet’ status is now correctly applied when walking near bodies of water.

• Fixed an issue where players can see through underwater if they are very close to the water surface.

• Removed visual artifacts that appear when closely viewing an object underwater.

• Crate textures now appear correctly when it floats up to the water surface.

• Reduced visual artifacts on terrain near the beaches.

• Reduced instances of flickering shadows when two big bases are nearby each other.

• Clouds no longer shift positions randomly.

• Fixed visual issues for tree saplings in snowy biomes.

• Notes no longer turn invisible when viewed at different angles.

• Players positions will update accordingly when the bed underneath them is destroyed.

• Fixed a bug where the player's shadow is offset. 

• Blocky shadows and invisible smoke no longer appear behind vehicles.

• Electric Heater no longer appears as turned on when players are nearby even though it is off.

• Throwing a molotov onto a tugboat will no longer cause the tugboat to flip over.

• Search Lights now illuminate a larger area. 

• Fixed a bug where the emitted light is visually not aligned to the ceiling light bulb. 

• While wearing a Candle Hat, lighting on various building blocks will now look more natural.

• Fixed a bug where dropped hatchets will appear white when you move far away.

• Bullet casings now appear correctly when firing a HMLMG.

• Object highlights no longer follow smoke particles from Smoke Grenades.

• All MP5 skins now have the correct resolution.

• Multiple Metal Chestplate skins now appear correctly when worn.

• Fixed a bug where skinned Double Barrel Shotguns were missing their stock.

• Thompson skins no longer have invisible stock causing visual issues.

• Plague Doctor Semi Auto Rifle sights are now centred correctly. 

• The player's hand no longer clips through when holding rocks with the Glowing Rock skins.

• Fixed the world model for the Pirate Balaclava skin.

• Fixed the Tugboat Sheet Metal Door icon in the locker.

• Updated the silhouette of the Tugboat Sheet Metal Door to better match its actual model.

• Locked Down Armored Door correctly emits light.

• Fixed an issue where green text can be seen through small gaps on the Locked Down Architecture.

• Exclamation mark decal on Sharkitecture Furnace no longer disappears when lights are off.

• Players can no longer see through certain skinned items.

• When male characters wear a burlap shirt and pants, both items no longer clip into each other.

• Tool strap no longer clips through player worn tank top, bone armour, and roadsign jacket.

• The menu overlay is correctly visible while in the Control Layout screen.

• Main Menu no longer appears briefly when transitioning between the preview and the locker screen.

• The Little Lights Purple Rug now lights up.

• Fixed visual issues when previewing Shocking Architecture skin pack in locker.

UI

• Updated localisations related to the Air Wolf vendor.

• Combat log is now translated to other languages.

• Fixed localisation issue for loot bags or boxes dropped from Submarines, Attack Helicopters and Hot Air Balloon.

• Fixed a bug where the fuel and torpedo prompt on Duo Submarine was not present.

• Removed the extra spacing in front of the Twin Aces Riot Helmet title.

• Mic Recommendation text shows up correctly when the player's headset is not plugged in.

• Fixed a bug where an error window would appear after confirmation when authorising Auto Turrets, Sleeping Bags and Beds to friends.

• Text shown for single vending machine view on the map is no longer blurry.

• Updated localisations related to ban reasons. 

• Fixed a bug where coloured pixels will appear on the left screen along with dark spots around the rest of the screen on Main Menu. 

• Updated localisations for Adaptive Trigger in the Options menu.

• Selected slots in the Spawn Points cluster marker in map UI will no longer resets back to the first slot.

AUDIO

• Music in the Skin Store no longer stutters while hovering over items in the store.

• Drop audio now plays correctly when a drone drops into the Drone Terminal box.

• Dropped items now have the correct audio cue when the item hits the ground.

• Flamethrower firing sound effects no longer loops endlessly when tapping the shoot button as the fuel is running out. 

• Opening and closing a Hitch and Trough now have the correct sound effects.

• Water sounds for kayak idling on water and during rowing have been adjusted.

That wraps up this update. We are excited for you to jump in and experience all the new content for yourself. Don’t forget to share your thoughts with us on our social media channels.

BUILD IT, RIDE IT, WRECK IT!

Modular vehicles are finally coming to the main branch of Rust Console Edition along with motorbikes and pedal bikes. On top of that we are also introducing the Junkyard monument. This update brings a whole new way to move around the island and makes exploring faster and more exciting than ever before. Out in the world you will be able to find different types of chassis and, if you have the right modules, you can start building your own custom ride. Want something speedy? Throw on more engine modules. Prefer something tough for you and your squad to roll up to a raid in? Go for a heavier setup with extra protection. Modular vehicles are not just useful, they are also a blast to put together and really open up new possibilities for gameplay. We could go on forever, but content creator Jfarr has already made the ultimate guide, so be sure to check out his video if you want the full breakdown.

Alongside modular vehicles you will also find pedal bikes and motorbikes making their way into Rust Console Edition. Pedal bikes can be found out in the world and are a fast and silent way to move around early on without the need for fuel. Motorbikes bring more speed and power but will require fuel to keep them running. Both are solid choices depending on how you want to play. Sure, you are more exposed than in a car, but the rush of speeding through the island on two wheels makes it worth the risk.

CAUGHT SLIPPIN

This update also brings in handcuffs and the prisoner hood, and they open up some pretty nasty possibilities. Now you can turn an enemy into your captive instead of just dropping them where they stand. Throw them in cuffs, slap a bag over their head, and drag them back to base to lock up in a homemade jail. Keep them there long enough and they are not coming back for revenge any time soon. Or, if you are feeling extra devious, you can use them as leverage when dealing with other players. Nothing says negotiation quite like having someone else’s teammate tied up deep inside your base. 😈

STEEL ON THE OUTSIDE, STYLE ON THE INSIDE

On top of all the new features we also have some DLC making its way over from Rust PC to Console. This time it is the shipping container building skin, a fan favourite that gives your base a nice “industrial” vibe. You will be able to recolor the panels using the spray can, adding some real personality to your compound.

And since it is not just the outside that matters, we’re also dropping the Wallpaper DLC at the same time. This pack comes with 26 different wallpapers options, with 4 of them available to everyone for free through the wallpaper tool once the DLC is live. With it you can deck out the inside of your base and give it a look that matches your desired style!

GUARDING THE ISLAND

We are happy to report that RUSTGUARD is doing its job extremely well. A solid number of players using third-party devices to cheat have been banned, some temporarily and a few permanently. The most important part is that we are seeing far less usage of these devices overall. Player numbers have not been affected, but the amount of cheaters has dropped by more than two thirds, from what was a small number to begin with. We are very pleased with the results of RUSTGUARD and will keep improving it to ensure the island stays fair and fun for everyone. Thank you all for the continued support.

That wraps it up for this month’s Dev Blog. Next month we will be rolling out a Quality of Life update and we will have plenty more details to share about it, in Dev Blog #43.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy all the new additions and have a blast driving around the island on your new rides. As a fun little activity to celebrate the release of the new update, be sure to share your best Fast and Furious moments in Rust Console Edition with us on social media, and we will highlight the best ones.

- See you in the island

This patch includes important bug fixes and general gameplay fixes.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

• Fixed a bug where Mod/Admin/Owners were unable to change the role of another player through the Player Actions menu.

• Admins and Owners can now spawn Air vehicles using the custom command in the command list panel.

VISUAL

• Player’s handheld items no longer turn invisible after using the Friendly gesture.

• The player model’s head is no longer titled upwards while asleep.

• Female player models no longer become distorted when wearing skinned burlap pants.

• Players can no longer see through certain skinned items.

• Fixed a bug where shadows on the Adobe Wall would cause the wall’s textures to disappear.

• Objects and monuments that have no light source shining onto it no longer appear pitch black during daytime.

UI

• Players who do not own the High External Adobe Gate & Wall skin can no longer see the option to upgrade to it by using the hammer tool. 

• Opening up any other UI while playing Rock, Paper, Scissors will cause the gesture to cancel. 

• Fixed low resolution icons on the Gesture pack.

OTHER

• Fixed a bug where players were not able to hear voice chat.

First, since we’ve been seeing a lot of confusion about what cheaters can and can’t actually do. The number of reports we’ve received for things like wallhacks, aimbots, and other cheats that aren’t even possible on console is pretty concerning.

I won’t make this section too long since there’s a lot to cover in this blog, but to keep it simple: things like god mode on official servers, wallhacks, or aimbot just aren’t possible on consoles. Cheats like that require tampering with game files, and on platforms like Xbox and PlayStation, that kind of interference simply isn’t possible. 

So what counts as cheating, then?

Cheating is using third party devices that either make parts of the game way easier or give a player an unfair advantage over others in a PVP scenario. Right now, there are only two instances that we consider cheating. One is the use of scripts that provide a game advantage. And the other is using external devices to enable mouse and keyboard to be used when playing the game, even when it’s not officially supported.

Fairness has always been a priority for both the community and our team. We’ve been building up the anti-cheat system for a while now, and we're ready to crack down on anyone using or promoting unfair third party devices in Rust Console Edition.

Introducing the RustGuard

Recently, we ran a live test of phase one of our new anti-cheat system, which focused on the warning system. The first wave of messages was intentionally sent to a larger group of users so we could fully test the tool and ensure everything was working as intended (sorry, we didn’t mean to scare anyone). That test is now complete, and it was a success, which means phase two of RustGuard starts now.

Beginning next week, any players detected using third party devices will receive a ban. Starting this first wave, we’re offering one redemption opportunity where the ban will only be 3 days. But if the same player is caught again after that, the ban will be permanent.

We’ve collected a lot of data, run extensive internal testing, and recorded zero false flags. That gives us full confidence in the system. Because of that, all bans will be final.

Beyond Just Cheating

We know this is an ongoing battle, and keeping the anti-cheat system strong requires constant updates and effort. That is why we truly appreciate the support from users who continue to report suspicious behavior. Every report counts, whether it happens in game or on platforms where cheating content is being shared. Discord, for example, has strict rules against cheating. It is absolutely possible to get a server taken down if it promotes cheat tools or services, as long as it is reported properly. So if you come across any servers, pages, or posts promoting this kind of content, make sure to report them directly through the platform they are using.

Promoting or selling scripts for cheat devices is just as serious. Advertising these tools is a clear violation of the Rust Console Edition Terms of Service. Anyone involved in this is not only breaking the rules resulting in a game ban, but they are also putting themselves at real risk. We are not going to sit back and let it slide. If we need to take legal action against individuals or groups promoting or selling cheats, we will.

Moving Forward Together

We truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this process. We know we have been quiet about the anti-cheat efforts for a while, but that silence was necessary to ensure we could test and build the system without giving anything away. Your continued trust means a lot, and we are excited to finally have this system up and running in the game.

This is just the beginning. We will continue improving RustGuard and strengthening our tools to give everyone a more fair and more enjoyable Rust Console Edition experience. 🫡

- See you on the island. (without cheaters very soon)

This patch brings several important bug fixes and gameplay improvements. Be sure to check out the full list of changes. We hope these updates make your experience on the beach even more enjoyable.

ADDED

• Added a tool tip window to display flying vehicle controls.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

• Fixed a bug where the team of a spectated player does not show up for the spectator. 

• Fixed a bug where dying inside a PVP zone in a PVE server will allow players to PVP outside of the zone.

• Players no longer turn invisible directly after a Seasonal event has stopped.

• New players joining servers with the Halloween Portal event enabled will no longer be automatically disconnected when attempting to join.

• The surrounding area of the Halloween Portal door is no longer pitch black.

• Updated the cobweb textures in the Halloween Dungeons.

• Christmas Dungeon interiors are now properly lit.

• Fixed a bug where toggling third person view while in Spectate Mode when using a parachute will cause it to redeploy. 

• The POV of spectator and spectated player is now aligned when the spectated player is using a parachute.

GAMEPLAY

• Changing flying vehicles controls to a different layout will now apply correctly.

• Scrap Transport Helicopters should no longer flip over at the slightest collision.

• The camera angle of the driver’s seat on a scrap transport helicopter is no longer tilted to the left.

• A destroyed Patrol Helicopter can no longer go through the world.

• Players are no longer able to loot air drops using aerial vehicles before it hits the ground.

• Train Yard Monument Puzzle can no longer be accessed via aerial vehicle.

• Players will no longer get stuck in invisible walls while walking around the Train Yard puzzle room.

• Computer stations in Watch Tower C of the Airfield now have the correct collision.

• Fixed a bug where CCTVs could not be deleted from the Computer Station after being renamed. 

• Players no longer face instant deaths when entering the tunnels near the Rocket at Launch Site.

• Fixed performance issues at the large moonpool at Underwater Labs.

• Players are now able to fish in moonpools at Oil Rig and Underwater Lab.

• Players are no longer able to swim up waterfalls. 

• A player's dead body will no longer clip through the terrain, monument, or player-made structure when hit with an external force.

• Lights in the Mining Outpost correctly turn on once light switches are flipped.

• After riding a horse through slopes and hills, the horse’s rotation will reset correctly.

• Throwing items onto a tugboat while driving no longer causes it to flip over.

• Fixed a bug where some quarries and pumpjacks can be run without any fuel. 

• Fixed a bug where explosives would continuously bounce and rotate after being thrown.

• Fixed a bug where Auto Turrets would shoot at players' SAM Sites after taking damage from a SAM missile. 

• Added adaptive triggers to multiple weapons during shooting.

• Adjusting haptics in the Haptic settings menu no longer causes a softlock.

• Holosight’s Reticle no longer disappears when players are in water.

• Looking through a Holo Sight or a Simple Handmade Sight will no longer have trailing issues. 

• Upgrading High External Wooden Walls and High External Wooden Gate now work as intended.

• Applying a Tool Cupboard skin will not cause the key lock or code lock to disappear. 

• Mixing Table is now anchored properly to the Tugboat when it moves.

VISUAL

• Improved overall visual quality and reduced pixelations. 

• The sun no longer turns pink when moving between certain trees.

• Torpedo storage flag animation no longer pops up twice to indicate presence or absence of ammo.

• Animation for throwing or dropping notes from inventory now plays correctly.

• Snap trap now has correct decay animation after it is destroyed.

• Reduced instances of visual issues on the Cargo Ship.

• Reduced instances of visual issues in Train Yard.

• Fixed visual issues on the brick wall outside the Water Treatment Plant.

• Fixed the flame, sparkle, and smoke visual effects of several shotguns.

• Fixed several visual effects issues for the Multiple Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, Timed Explosive Charge, Molotov ajd Flashbang.

• Fixed flickering lights when driving submarines around Underwater Lab.

• Flamethrower dial that indicates the remaining fuel is no longer missing.

• Gun flashes no longer look visually grainy in dark areas. 

• Bullet casings from fired weapons no longer have a ghosting effect.

• Firing a M249 has the bullet casings and belt link fall matching with Steam.

• X Marks on trees will now move around after every hit.

• Different arrow ammunition no longer shows the wooden arrow by default.

• Bullet decals no longer appear behind walls in the rooms of the Cargoship. 

• Firing a Homing Missile Launcher no longer causes large blocky shadows to appear.

• Holding a Thompson or M249 while the player has a backpack or parachute equipped no longer causes the magazine to offset.

• Fixed the hitbox of the Shotgun Trap to match Steam.

• Fixed a bug where tools disappear when it is thrown at various rock formations.

• Snow biome terrain now blends properly onto other biome terrains.

• White patches no longer appear randomly throughout the terrain. 

• Distant fog now appears more naturally around the map.

• Fixed the position of the red siren at Bandit Camp.

• Fixed the lantern flame around the Air Wolf shop at the Bandit Camp. 

• Fixed a bug where patches of water can be seen in the pit area of the Launch Site.

• The water surface no longer appears distorted.

• Items viewed from underwater now have the correct visual effects applied. 

• Fixed a bug where water is visually missing from outside of the Oil Rig moonpool window. 

• Foliage nearby monuments and junkpiles no longer flicker when viewed at a distance.

• Reeds and foliage spawn naturally around the river.

• Rivers no longer look flat and mirror-like when viewed from a distance.

• Lighthouse light now casts a stronger light at night to match Steam. 

• Fixed a bug where lights disappear or suddenly de-render at a short distance. 

• Reduced instances where the sun would either appear pixelated or turn black in Performance or Balanced mode. 

• Reduced instances of ceiling lights casting pixelated shadows. 

• Fixed a bug where the lighting suddenly transitions to indoor lighting when a player is walking on top of the outdoor pipes at the Satellite Dish.

• Small Oil Refinery lights up a small area around it when switched on.

• Submarine light emits correctly when the player is observing it with or without a diving mask.

• Tugboats no longer turn invisible when viewed from a distance.

• Fixed a bug where the vents on the tugboat can be seen through the items players are holding. 

• Driving a tugboat now has the correct bow wave effect showing when driving.

• When players look at a RHIB, it only highlights either the storage box or the steering wheel, depending on the item you are looking at.

• Using a hammer to upgrade walls no longer highlights both the wall and item attached to the wall.

• Damaging a patrol helicopter now has the correct textures when destroyed.

• Shadows cast on the dashboard jitters less when flying the transport helicopter.

• Rotor blades no longer have jittering shadows when flying a minicopter or attack helicopter.

• Player models no longer have trailing when observed walking through areas with dense foliage.

• The player model’s hair and facial hair no longer appear pixelated when viewing from the inventory menu.

• Fixed the colour of the player model’s hair. 

• Player model hair no longer clips through an equipped metal face mask or burlap headwrap.

• Opening the Inventory UI while facing a monument will no longer cause flashing visuals to occur in the background.

• Adjusted the model of the hemp plant to be brighter in its ripe stage to match Steam.

• The tacklebox model that spawns during Tackle The Day mission no longer has blurry textures in certain parts.

• Power lines can no longer be seen from very far away across the map.

• Blue loot barrel now has the correct label material. 

• Storage adaptors and other industrial components no longer turn invisible after a player rejoins a server.

• Skins will no longer turn pitch black when players stand behind constructs that block sunlight.

• Fixed minor visual issue on bear rugs when deployed.

• Ghosting effect is no longer visible when player uses melee weapons.

• Some fridge skins now have higher resolutions to match other deployable items. 

• Fixed Bandit Guard’s bandana mask clipping through the armor.

• Default Metal Chestplate no longer turns white at a distance.

• Fixed minor clipping issues on the default t-shirt and trousers.

• Locked Down Architecture wood boxes are now highlighted correctly.

• Locked Down Small Wood Box now preview correctly before players place it down.

• Locked Down Small Wood Box no longer orientates itself upon viewing it.

• Azure Dragon Thompson preview no longer has the stock attached.

• Dark Camo Assault Rifle is no longer missing in locker or in-game. 

• Fixed the resolution of the Radioactive Electric Furnace icon.

• Fixed minor clipping issues on the Tech Noir Roadsign Gloves.

• Atlantis Sheet Metal Double Door textures are no longer off-center.

• Fixed visible texture issues on the Plague Doctor Semi-Automatic Rifle.

• Emissives on the Plague Doctor Double Barrel Shotgun and Semi-Automatic Rifle now show the correct colour.

• Fixed the resolution of the emissives on the Electric Love Architecture bundle.

• Brick building skin low ramp now highlights correctly when selected.

• Legacy Wood building skin U shaped stairs no longer flickers after being placed.

UI

• Updated localisation for Airwolf Vendor conversations.

• Item Pickup UI now correctly appears close to the Player Status HUD.

• Fixed the spacing between each option in the Game Options menu for consistency with other menus.

• Fixed a bug when entering any storage UI, players cannot navigate between their inventory slots and storage slots.

• Air Vehicle Controls HUD no longer appears for players standing nearby when another player mounts an air vehicle.

• Health bar for objects no longer appear through walls.

• Removed grey squares on sleeping bags/beds in the death screen. 

• Legends and filters now work correctly when players are viewing the Underwater Labs layout on the map UI.

• UI to assign Sleeping Bag/Bed to another player no longer appears twice after initial confirmation.

• Button prompt to authorise Auto Turret to a friend is now consistent with other assign authorisation UI.

• Backend text no longer appears when the Industrial Tool Cupboard is dropped.

• Backend text no longer appears when the Locked Down Small Wood Box is dropped.

• Updated localisation for the Tech Noir skin title.

• Updated options button icon in number pad UIs.

AUDIO

• Building Skins now have the correct demolish SFX. 

• Fixed the audio of the Scrap Helicopter rotor blades.

• Restarting a motorboat will no longer remove the audio for the sound of waves and motor engine. 

• The volume of firing a M249 now matches the volume of other weapons.

• The sizzling sound effect when priming the beancan grenade now dissipates correctly. 

• Audio for F1 Grenades has been fixed.

• Recycler audio no longer plays when it’s not in use.

• HBHF sensor static can no longer be heard through walls.

• Fixed audio issues present at the warehouses in the Launch Site.

NEW DLC INCOMING

Let’s kick things off with the new DLC arriving this month. We are introducing the Legacy Wood Gate and Wall Pack, a fresh cosmetic addition that will give your base a classic, rustic look. A throwback to the earliest days of Rust.

We are also introducing the Gesture Pack at the end of this month. This will let you be a lot more expressive with eight brand new gestures, including a rock-paper-scissors minigame for those crucial moments when you need to settle important disputes. Like, deciding who gets stuck organizing the absolute mess of loot in the boxes.

NEW GEN PTB LAUNCHING SOON WITH FIRST CONTENT UPDATE

The Public Test Branch (PTB) will soon be open to Deluxe and Ultimate edition users! Right now, we are working behind the scenes to make sure that access is set up properly, working closely with the platforms to get everything ready. You can expect the first content update to land on PTB July 31st or soon after.

This is a big one, and we are counting on you to help us squash any bugs and report anything weird you come across. In the next Dev Blog, we will dive deeper into each feature, but for now, here is a quick look at what is coming in the first New Gen content update:

• Modular Vehicles

• Junkyard Monument

• Smoother Roads

• Dynamic NPC Vendor Pricing

• Handcuffs

• Prisoner Hood

• Motorbikes

• Pedal Bikes

And of course, there will be quality of life improvements and a bunch of bug fixes when this update makes its way to the main branch of Rust Console Edition.

So… are you excited to start your own Rust biker gang? Or maybe just get lost in the Junkyard? Either way, we cannot wait to hear what you think when you jump in later this month!

YOUR CONCERNS, OUR FOCUS

We know there are a few lingering issues that some of you have been dealing with. One of the main ones right now is the missing Dark Camo AK skin from player inventories, along with some missing coins and negative coin balances when switching between versions. The good news is the missing AK skin should be fixed with the bug fix update coming to the main branch by the end of this month.

As for the coin balance issues, the team is actively investigating alongside the platform teams. These things take time because we want to make sure no one gets left out and that everything is properly sorted. 

We have also seen the feedback around vehicles and map size. While bigger maps are not coming just yet, this is something we would love to explore in the future. Once testing starts on larger map configurations, we will be sure to share more details.

Your feedback is always crucial to us. We want to make sure you feel heard and see real improvements in your game experience. Fill out the feedback form and let us know how you are feeling about the New Gen version of Rust Console Edition and any other feedback you have.

That is it for this month’s Dev Blog. Hope you have an amazing wipe and good luck out there.

See you on the island.

This patch includes important bug fixes and general gameplay fixes.

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

• A cooldown of 5 seconds has been implemented for the “Say” command.

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed SAM Sites dealing high damage in certain circumstances. 

• Fixed a bug where the amount of damage Homing Missiles dealt to flying vehicles differed from the Steam version.

• Skinning Assault Rifles will no longer cause players to lose loaded ammo.

• Switching from any gun to the Custom SMG in the Auto Turret no longer causes a kick.

• Custom SMG now functions as intended when used with an Auto Turret. 

• Air vehicles can no longer be purchased at Bandit Camp if the helipad is already occupied on certain seeds.

• Fixed a crash when SAM Sites are destroyed.

VISUAL

• Skinned building blocks, especially the Brutalist, Adobe, and Legacy Wood skins no longer jitter or distort when a player's FOV is higher than 75.

AUDIO

• Observing another player swap between any gun and the Custom SMG will now play the correct weapon audio.