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 Jul 2, 2026 (20 days ago) · 10 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
- 1.15M
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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Rust's Common Ground update lets you set up clans, a shop, or kick back in your apartment
The July update for Rust, 'Common Ground' is finally here, bringing with it a set of patch notes and a huge amount of new features. Now, Facepunch is looking to its Monuments, adding two brand new ones: The Apartment Complex, which lets you rent rooms when getting started with a…
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COMMON GROUND
APARTMENT COMPLEXThe apartment complex is a new monument that allows players getting started with a wipe to find a place to call home. Simply talk to the receptionist in the lobby to get started and rent a room. There are options for every budget, from the basement to the…
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Rust is having a Face Off moment with its new update, introducing new and improved character models
The Rust 'Built Different' update has just landed, bringing with it the most substantial upgrade to its player models in years. Sporting fresh animations to boot, characters are far more realistic, though I always found their kinetic jank to be part of the Rust experience…
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Rust's latest update asks you to say goodbye to your old outdated face and hello to your new, handsome one
It's time to say hello to your new face! This would be a creepy as all hell a sentence in just about any other context (perhaps it still is), but I am not a plastic surgeon, I am a person that writes about video games and the things they do. This time, in things that video games…
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Everyone in Rust is getting a new face
Rust's character customization options have always been a bit unusual in that… well, you don't get any. Your character's looks are generated by a random seed and you don't have any say over them. Whatever you get, you get, from face to race to gender to the size of your dong or…
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BUILT DIFFERENT
PLAYER UPDATENew Player ModelWe’ve overhauled the player model from the ground up. This includes improved meshes and materials, more realistic proportions on a new rig, expanded head and hair seeds and a much needed pass over almost everything player-related. The old player…
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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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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 Common Ground update lets you set up clans, a shop, or kick back in your apartment" (Jul 2, 2026), categorized as Patch. The July update for Rust, 'Common Ground' is finally here, bringing with it a set of patch notes and a huge amount of new features. Now, Facepunch is looking to its Monuments, adding two brand new ones: The Apartment Complex, which lets you rent rooms when getting started with a…
- 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: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Rust and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.