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RUST'S 11TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

We can't believe it either. It feels like just yesterday that we were celebrating 10 years of Rust, getting emotional over our recap video, but it is true - Rust turns 11 years old on Wednesday the 11th of December!

Rust's 11th Birthday Cake

It's been another incredible year for Rust, with record player numbers, Twitch events, and monthly content updates bringing some of the most significant changes to the world of Rust in the past 11 years.

Key Gameplay Additions in 2024:

  • World Update
  • Backpacks
  • Tutorial Island
  • Digital Clock
  • Night Light
  • Harbour Monument Rework
  • Cargo Ship Docking
  • Minigun + Flamethrower
  • Seismic Sensor
  • Handcuffs + Prisoner Hood
  • Motorbikes + Pedal Bikes
  • Travelling Vendor
  • Tin Can Alarm
  • Metal Detector
  • Wallpaper
  • GCO Attachment
  • Hand-held Diver Propulsion Vehicle
  • Refreshed Divesites
  • Radtown
  • Radioactive Water
  • T1 SMG + T3 SKS
  • ...and much more!

To celebrate Rust turning 11, next week, you'll find a cake and balloons in-game. And your friends can enjoy 40% off Rust for 10 days, starting on Monday!

On behalf of everyone at Facepunch, we'd like to thank you for a great 2024. In January, we'll release a full end-of-year blog in which we'll discuss how 2024 has gone, with highlights, learnings, and our plans for 2025.

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