Rust Stay Alert Update: Tin Can Alarms and More
Tin Can Alarm
This month, Rust introduces the Tin Can Alarm, a new primitive trap crafted from hanging tin cans. When its wire is crossed, the trap triggers a loud clatter, alerting anyone nearby to your presence. This new feature can be deployed anywhere, from your base to inside monuments, providing strategic coverage of access points and enhancing defensive positions.
Replicated Bush Sounds
Rust has updated its classic bush rustle sounds, making them audible to nearby players. Similar to footsteps, the noise level varies with movement speed—slower movement through bushes produces quieter sounds. This change also applies to rustles made in hot air balloon tarps, adding a new layer of strategy to stealth gameplay.
Underwater Items
Dropped items in water will now sink more realistically, slowing down and being affected by currents, while emitting bubbles as they move and settle on the ocean floor. This adjustment aims to make locating these items easier.
Zipline Improvements
Several enhancements have been made to the powerline zipline system:
- Ziplines will now select the furthest possible destination instead of the closest.
- The maximum zipline length has increased from 150m to 185m.
- Ziplines can terminate at higher points, reducing the need for climbing.
- Players can no longer be dismounted by trees while on a zipline.
These improvements result in longer, higher, and safer ziplines.
NPC Vendor Price Changes
Adjustments have been made to the dynamic vendor pricing system:
- Price changes now occur in real time, improving clarity and compatibility with servers that manipulate in-game time.
- Prices will change every 5 real-time hours, slowing down the rate of change compared to the previous 15-minute intervals.
These changes aim to stabilize the pricing system, with further adjustments to follow as needed.
Quality of Life Changes
Trains break barricades
Trains can now break through barricades placed too close to the tracks.
Bike fast turns
Hold the Crouch key while driving to perform faster turns.
Sidecar bike physics
Sidecar bikes now handle more like regular motorbikes.
Horse terrain holes
Horses can now enter terrain holes, such as train tunnels and the launch site ramp.
Fire mode switch
Switching gun fire modes now plays a sound.
Storage Adaptors collision
Players can walk through Storage Adaptors attached to boxes.
Hurt screen overlay toggle
The blood on screen when getting hurt can now be turned off.
Saved code lock input
The last entered code is now saved between sessions.
Shockbyte x Rust - Partnered Server Hosting
Rust is partnering with Shockbyte for managed server hosting. Known for their work with the Minecraft community, Shockbyte offers stability, reliability, full file access, customization, and oxide support.
Twitch Drops
From August 8th to August 18th, 2024, Rust players can earn exclusive Twitch Drops by syncing their accounts at https://twitch.facepunch.com/. Don't miss out on this opportunity to earn unique in-game items!
Impact on Players and Server Owners
The Stay Alert update brings several enhancements that impact both players and server owners. The new Tin Can Alarm offers players a primitive yet effective way to secure their bases and strategic points. The changes to bush sounds and underwater item mechanics add depth to the game's environmental interactions, requiring players to adapt their strategies. Server owners will benefit from the refined NPC vendor pricing system and the partnership with Shockbyte, which promises improved server hosting options and promotional opportunities.
