Rust Updates

Every devblog and community update Facepunch has posted, newest first. Each links out to the official post at rust.facepunch.com/news. The big monthly update lands with the force wipe on the first Thursday of the month; the Rust wipe schedule shows which servers just wiped and which wipe next.

673 updates tracked
Harder Core DEVBLOG OUR BREAKDOWN
2025-08-07

This month we bring you Hardcore game mode refresh, revamped menu, 65% improved load times, performance improvements, improved visuals and much more!

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community update 266 COMMUNITY
2025-07-24

Global Warfare is back!  Next Home-Brew announcement, Rust art, parasites, giant recyclers, and more!

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Friends with Benefits DEVBLOG OUR BREAKDOWN
2025-07-03

This month’s update adds a party system, team invite improvements, and snappable deployables. The patrol helicopter has been rebalanced, Improved world erosion, and plenty of QOL changes!

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Nerfed, Buffed, Balanced? DEVBLOG
2025-06-05

This month’s update brings buffs, nerfs, and balances! We address feedback from the Jungle update, improved indoor lighting and added a ton of QOL features

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Community Update 265 COMMUNITY
2025-05-29

Global Warfare, Psychological Warfare, IRL Warfare, ...and trailer parks.

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Jungle Update DEVBLOG
2025-05-01

Explore a whole new biome! This month's update introduces a lush new Jungle, complete with climbable trees and vine swinging, deadly tigers and crocodiles, new monuments, boomerangs, blowpipes, and more!

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Easter 2025 DEVBLOG
2025-04-10

Happy Easter! Easter Egg Hunt is back and there's a whole range of fun items now available too, if you quit horsing around.

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Soft Refresh DEVBLOG
2025-04-03

This month's update brings Softcore game mode refresh with deployable debris, respawn and upkeep changes, External Wall DLC and a glimpse at the upcoming Jungle update

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Premium Servers DEVBLOG
2025-03-13

We are launching premium servers today and here's everything you need to know!

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Crafting Update DEVBLOG OUR BREAKDOWN
2025-03-06

This months update is a feast of changes, new ways to cook and craft, pet chickens, bees and pies, Armor inserts, optimizations and so much more.

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Community Update 264 COMMUNITY
2025-02-20

With the holiday rushes over let's get caught up!  Tetris Rust, Animal Rescue Charities, LOTS of art, zerg tutorials, and more!

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Primitive DEVBLOG
2025-02-06

The Primitive update is here. And it's a big one! Featuring four siege weapons, a new bow, shields, and a new game mode. As well as updates to horses, ragdolls, and much more!

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Lunar New Year 2025 DEVBLOG
2025-01-23

2025's Lunar New Year is upon us! Celebrate the occasion by honouring the Year of the Snake with the Snake Mask, Wall Dividers, and stylish Wallpapers.

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11 Years Strong DEVBLOG OUR BREAKDOWN
2025-01-02

Servers are now wiped, Santa is packing up and clearing out the bodies, we hope you enjoyed the Holiday Season. In this blog, we recap 2024 and reveal some upcoming changes.

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Season's beatings DEVBLOG
2024-12-16

It's that wonderful time of the year again - our Christmas event is (s)now live, Rustmas Winter Drop Fest is here, and the base decorating competition is back with bells on!

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Polish and Progress DEVBLOG
2024-12-05

The big quality of life update with over 60 improvements and fixes. Rust is turning 11 years old, and Christmas is coming!

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Community Update 263 COMMUNITY
2024-11-29

New and improved RustHelp wiki, Treehouses, Motorbike Stunts, Speedpaints, and more!

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Armed and Animated DEVBLOG OUR BREAKDOWN
2024-11-07

This month's update brings you TWO new weapons - the handmade SMG and SKS rifle, additionally, new and improved wolf AI, Gesture Pack DLC, plus the usual bug fixes & QoL changes!

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Halloween 2024 DEVBLOG
2024-10-28

Darkness falls upon the island as monsters re-awaken from their slumber. The rifts open in random locations, leading to who-knows-where. Enter if you dare, but if you do, you better prepare!

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World Update 2.0 DEVBLOG
2024-10-03

Explore a whole new world with new stunning cliffs, rock formations, unique environments, enhanced rivers, and more! Introducing the High Caliber Revolver, Radtown, Frontiersman pack, plus the usual bug fixes & QoL changes!

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Rust's official development updates and patch notes, linking straight to Facepunch's own post for each one rather than a mirrored copy.

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