Rust November 2026 update: new blueprints, the Uzi and gamepad support
Printed and Polished is out: three blueprint tiers replace scrap on the tech trees, plus the Uzi, gamepad support, 1.6 GB less memory and a ban wave for scripting.
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Rust
PCPS4Xbox OneFeb 8, 2018
About
Rust drops you on an island with a rock and a torch, surrounded by people who want your stuff. You chop wood, mine metal, craft weapons and lock up a base. The animals are the small problem. The real danger is getting raided while you sleep, and that’s literal: your character and buildings stay on the server after you log off.
On the first Thursday of every month a forced wipe resets the servers. If you like building something that lasts, Rust won’t suit you.
It also eats time. Our estimate is about 500 hours before you stop being a noob, and we wrote a separate review on whether it’s worth playing. Your PC will feel it too: 12 GB of RAM is already the minimum, and you really want an SSD.
You rarely need to pay full price, since discounts show up almost every month. The PS4 and Xbox One version is a separate release with its own servers.
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-6700K |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel Arc A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
| SSD | Recommended | Required |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
How to buy Rust cheaper
Don't buy Rust at full price: it goes on sale almost every month, usually −50% — just wait a few weeks.
Regular price$39.99 / €39.99
Lowest price$19.99 / €19.99−50%
Months on sale11 of 12over the last year
Discounts by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 50 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
| 2026 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
- no discount
- up to 39%
- 40–59%
- 60%+
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Upcoming Steam sales
- Steam Winter SaleDec 17, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
- Steam Spring SaleMar 18 – 25
- Steam Summer SaleJun 24 – Jul 8
Prices on Steam: USA (USD) and Germany (EUR). The price in your region may differ, but the discount percentage is usually the same. Data as of November 11, 2026
Rust: content
Is Rust worth playing? My review
Rust rewards skill, punishes solo players and will get you killed on the beach with nothing but a rock. Why people keep coming back, and what PC you need: the good and bad of its system requirements.
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How many hours in Rust before you stop being a noob?
Around 500 hours, though a lot depends on the player. What you look like at 50, 200, 1,000 and 3,000 hours, and why it takes some people months and others years.
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When will Rust go on sale in 2026–2027?
Rust drops in price almost every month, and 50% is the most Steam has given. When to expect $19.99, what the winter and summer sales look like, and whether to buy now.
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