RUST NEWS

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

Optimizations, Tech Tree Improvements, and More!

12:00am EST – Development continues with a strong focus on backend optimization and systems work this week. The tech tree interface is also

Mar 12, 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

Naval Improvements, Storage Box DLC, and Optimization!

1:45pm EST - The update is live and devblog just hit! Have a great wipe! 1:00pm EST - Our update stream is live! twitch.tv/rustafied12:00am

Mar 5, 2026

Performance, Naval Updates, and more!

12:00am EST - The team trucks along as we approach the March update.

Feb 26, 2026

Optimization and Polish

12:00am EST - The team is working on heavy optimization and polish pass across UI, AI, rendering, and backend systems—while advancing Boxes

Feb 19, 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

Fixes Galore

12:00am EST - The Naval Update launched last week and we’re seeing a ton of hotfixes along with a fresh hackweek and more!

Feb 12, 2026

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

Feb 6, 2026

Naval Update

Ahoy matey! This month, we bring you buildable boats, deep sea, tropical islands, ghost ships, new and improved AI and much, much more! It's

Feb 5, 2026

Naval Update Ho!

1:50pm EST - The client update just hit and Naval Update is live!!1:00pm EST - Our update stream is live! twitch.tv/rustafied12:00am EST - U

Feb 5, 2026

Double Diving tank, Horse masks, Paintball Turret | Rust Update 30th January 2026

Jan 30, 2026

Paintball guns, Mortars, Horse masks | Rust Update 23rd January 2026

Jan 23, 2026