Rust News

Latest official updates and announcements from Facepunch Studios

April 2, 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, better performance and much more!

March 5, 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, balances, fixes, and quality of life improvements.

February 17, 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 Armour, and more.

February 5, 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 a big one.

January 22, 2026

Community Update 268

Naval Staging bits, Twitch Drops, a Father Son Duo, Rustmas recaps, sneaky C4, and more!

January 1, 2026

Surviving 12 Years

Servers are now wiped, Santa is packing up and clearing out the bodies, we hope you enjoyed the Holiday Season. In this blog, we recap 2025 and reveal some upcoming changes for 2026.