Rust — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Rust is currently the #17 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 164K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #23 last week).
Last official update May 10, 2026 (24 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #17 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 164K
- Genre
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Developer
- Facepunch Studios
- Released
- Feb 8, 2018
- Price
- $39.99
- Metacritic
- 69
- Steam reviews
- 1.14M
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Latest updates & patch notes
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Patch
Rust's latest update adds mortars but 'no visual guide to help you land shells,' so get ready for some chaos
Facepunch Studios may have only just released S&box , but the launch of its spiritual successor to Garry's Mod has done nothing to slow down its monthly Rust update. It is as predictable as the tide, or having your base raided by your half-naked neighbours. This month's "Upgrade…
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May's big Rust update adds new, rare workbench upgrades, if you can find them
The May Rust update is here, delivering on developer Facepunch's promise of mortars to put rooftop campers in their place. There's far more on offer here, with nine rare workbench upgrades headlining the new Rust patch notes. Steam's most beloved survival game also now boasts a…
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UPGRADE HARD, RAID HARDER
WORKBENCH UPGRADESWorkbenches have received a whole new upgrade system - along with nine upgrades to find and customise your benches with! Each upgrade provides a different bonus effect, and you can mix and match them to find your favourite combos. These upgrades are not…
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The latest Rust update is an absolute nightmare for roof campers, but I welcome it with open arms
Occasionally, raiding a base in Rust can be more trouble than it's worth, especially if the owner of said base is stubborn and doesn't want all of their stuff stolen. Selfish really. Some players tend to take to the roof of their structure, out of harm's way, leaving me with…
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Rust has a 'horse shield' meta problem, so one enterprising player has come up with a 'horse baiting' meta to fix it
If you play Rust then the mere sight of the words "horse shield" probably have you gnashing your teeth and cursing the cheap no-gooders who rely on it. The whole thing is very simple. Ride a horse, equip a shield, and players on-foot have almost no chance against you... Read…
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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 14 Apr — 21 April 2026
* Windrose ; * PRAGMATA ; * MOUSE: P. I. For Hire ; * Crimson Desert ; * Forza Horizon 6 ; * Slay the Spire 2 ; * EA SPORTS FC™ 26 ; * Ready or Not ; * Rust ; * REPLACED ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
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Facepunch boss Garry Newman shoots down Rust 2 speculation after mysterious Steam page appears: 'Nope'
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Patch
Rust's Spring Clean update nerfs the shield meta and boosts early game energy
The Rust April update is here, and after a couple of months spent deploying and refining its massive Naval overhaul, Facepunch Studios is getting back to something a little simpler. Don't let that fool you, however, because the 'Spring Clean' patch notes are still packed with…
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Rust is getting hydro power through water wheels that can also be powered by humans: 'Before you ask, yes, you can force handcuffed players into them'
Not content with adding one kind of sea power to Rust in February's Naval Update , Facepunch studios has introduced a whole other way to exploit the oceans in its latest patch for the survival game. The Spring Clean update adds a bunch of small but significant changes to the…
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SPRING CLEAN
NEW ITEM: ARMOURED LADDER HATCHThe Armoured Ladder Hatch is a new top-tier construction. A direct upgrade from the Metal Ladder Hatch, the Armoured Ladder Hatch is built for players who want maximum durability on their vertical access points. Unlocked at Tier 3, it’s available…
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Facepunch is 'talking to people' about a Rust movie: 'We definitely had interest'
I'm long past the point of being incredulous about what games get movie spin-offs. When Hasbro's classic Battleship boardgame got a sci-fi adaptation with Rihanna and Liam Neeson back in 2012, it became clear that nothing was off the table... Read more.
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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 3 Mar — 10 March 2026
* Slay the Spire 2 ; * Marathon ; * Resident Evil Requiem ; * Crimson Desert ; * Steam Deck ; * EA SPORTS FC™ 26 ; * ARC Raiders ; * Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 ; * Rust ; * Poker Night at the Inventory ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
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About Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust now enters its 13th year of continued expansion and has had over 395 content updates, with a guaranteed content patch every month. These include regular balance fixes, improvements to AI, and graphics, as well as updates to environments and the frequent addition of content such as new maps, more weapons, extra vehicles, and a plethora of utility items. Keep an eye out for regular seasonal events, as there’s always something interesting or dangerous…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64bit Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 45 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.
- Languages
- English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Japanese * , Korean * , Russian * , Simplified Chinese * , Ukrainian * , Polish * , Portuguese - Portugal * , Turkish * , Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch…
- DLC
- 5 available on Steam
- Official site
- rust.facepunch.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rust free to play?
- Rust is a paid game ($39.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Rust update?
- The most recent official update is "Rust's latest update adds mortars but 'no visual guide to help you land shells,' so get ready for some chaos" (May 10, 2026), categorized as Patch. Facepunch Studios may have only just released S&box , but the launch of its spiritual successor to Garry's Mod has done nothing to slow down its monthly Rust update. It is as predictable as the tide, or having your base raided by your half-naked neighbours. This month's "Upgrade…
- How many people play Rust?
- Rust peaked at 164K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #17 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #23 the previous week).
- When was Rust released?
- Rust was released on Feb 8, 2018 by Facepunch Studios.
- What kind of game is Rust?
- Rust is a Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG game, featuring multi-player, mmo, pvp.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jun 4, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Rust and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.