The latest Rust update delivers one of the biggest meta shifts in recent memory, introducing blueprint fragments that change how players progress through workbench levels. By requiring fragments to unlock higher tiers, progression has been slowed, pushing players back into contested monuments and encouraging more PvP clashes. Monument puzzles and loot locations have also been reworked, with hackable and elite crate loot receiving improvements to ensure better rewards.
Beyond progression, this update adds drone storage, a new spike trap, crosshair customization, and environmental sound cues for monument events. Performance has been optimized with VRAM improvements, while medieval weapons and siege tools received balance adjustments. Quality of life changes, fixes for long-standing issues, and community-focused improvements round out the patch.
Full Patch Notes
- Blueprint Fragments & Workbench Progression
- Workbench Level 2 requires 5 Basic Blueprint Fragments
- Workbench Level 3 requires 5 Advanced Blueprint Fragments
- Fragments found in monuments, puzzles, crates, and events
- 10 Basic Fragments can be converted into 1 Advanced Fragment
- Scrap crafting costs for workbenches reduced
- Monument Changes
- Added green keycard puzzles to Dome, Ferry Terminal, and Radtown
- Recycler added to Dome puzzle room
- Monument loot locations reshuffled for freshness
- Nuclear Missile Silo upgraded to a red keycard monument with added elite crates
- Loot Adjustments
- Hackable and Elite crate loot reworked to reduce junk
- New washed-up shore crates for starter boosts
- Gameplay Additions
- Drone storage slot added, drones drop items via left click
- Drones treated as hostile by SAMs and Auto Turrets
- New Spike Trap (80 Wood) slows and damages players
- Crosshair customization with full styling options and sharing codes
- New workshop skinnable item: Bed
- Paintings, signs, and frames now rotatable
- Bicycles and tricycles can bunnyhop
- Balance Updates
- Medieval weapons rebalanced (shield stamina, catapult buffs, reduced costs)
- Barricade stack size reduced to 3, health reduced by 20 percent
- Fixes & Optimizations
- Chainsaw always starts on first try
- Fixed turret interference, APC invisible fire, barricade placement issues
- Improved cargoship pathing
- Chinook crate drops now randomized properly
- Main menu optimized for VRAM and CPU efficiency
- VRAM streaming improved for textures and skins
- Modding Enhancements
- Expanded modding support for client and UI components
- Events & Seasonal Updates
- Halloween event begins October 23rd with new spooky wallpapers
- Charity plushies available until October 30th supporting RMHC UK and Cancer Research UK
- Rust 50 percent off during Steam Autumn Sale until October 6th
- Twitch Rivals Base Invaders event on October 8th with exclusive drops
Rust is a multiplayer survival video game developed by Facepunch Studios. It was first released in early access in December 2013 and fully launched in February 2018. Rust is available on Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5.
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