RUST NEWS
Latest Rust devblogs, patch notes, and community updates from Facepunch, Rustafied, and Shadowfrax — updated daily
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