RUST NEWS

Hackweek, new weapons, and more!

It’s another busy week in Rust development, with work spread across a pretty wide range of upcoming features and backend improvements. The a

May 21, 2026

New player models, Ballistic armour, BDU, Hackweek | Rust Update 15th May 2026

May 15, 2026

Hackweek, Kevlar, and more!

With the next update still a bit out, this week is looking heavy on experimentation, polish, and longer-term feature work. Hackweek projects

May 14, 2026

Mortar, Workbench upgrades, Crypt skin Rust Update 8th May 2026

May 8, 2026

Upgrade hard, raid harder

This month's update brings you Workbench upgrades, the new Mortar, improved Tin Can Alarm, as well as model refreshes and remakes, plus many

May 7, 2026

Mortars, Workbench Upgrades, and Vending UI Arrive

1:45pm EST - The update is live! Game on!1:00pm EST - Our update stream is live! twitch.tv/rustafiedThe May update is here, bringing a new d

May 7, 2026

Incoming Mortars, Workbench Upgrades, and More!

With next week’s update right around the corner, development has shifted into full polish and balance mode across several major features. Fr

Apr 30, 2026

Workbench Upgrades, Vending UI, and More

With the next Rust update still about two weeks out, development on staging is starting to ramp up with several major systems taking shape.

Apr 23, 2026

Workbench Upgrades, Mortars, and Optimizations

Rust’s next update is shaping up to be a big one, with a mix of major backend improvements and several impactful new systems now live on sta

Apr 16, 2026

Hotfixes and Forward Progress

12:00am EST - Rust’s next update is already taking shape on staging, with a mix of new systems, ongoing reworks, and a handful of interestin

Apr 9, 2026

Spring Clean

This month's update brings you TWO new items - the Armoured Ladder Hatch and Water Wheel, additionally loads of QOL improvements, bug fixes,

Apr 2, 2026

Spring Clean Time!

1:50pm EST - The update is live and devblog is out! Have a great wipe all!1:00pm EST - Our update stream is live! twitch.tv/rustafied12:00am

Apr 2, 2026

Console Overhaul, Armored Hatch, and Water Wheel Power

12:00am EST - A big mix of quality-of-life upgrades and new gameplay systems are shaping up for next week’s update. From a fully revamped co

Mar 26, 2026

Rust Is Getting a Battle Pass… But Is That a Problem?

Mar 25, 2026

Hamster wheel, Robot dog, Tin can alarm V2 | Rust Update 20th March 2026

Mar 20, 2026

Armored Hatches, Water Wheels, and More

12:00am EST - The next update is taking shape, with a good mix of new content and backend work rolling in. From long-requested building upgr

Mar 19, 2026

Armoured ladder hatches, weapon charms, shield changes | Rust Update 13th March 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Shipshape

This month's update brings massive improvements to how you live, build, and fight on water and in The Deep Sea. As well as extended daytime,

Mar 5, 2026

lunar new year 2026

2026's Lunar New Year celebrations have begun! Celebrate the occasion by honouring the Year of the Horse with the Ornate Horse Mask, Horse A

Feb 17, 2026

Player customisation this year! 2026 roadmap! | Rust update 6th February 2026

Feb 6, 2026