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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2018|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2018-08-19}}</ref>|build=2018.1.4f1}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2021|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Cciacona|date=2023-06-04}}</ref>|build=2021.3.21f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="EAEnd">{{Refurl|url=https://rust.facepunch.com/blog/leaving-early-access/|title=Leaving Early Access - Rust|date=2018-01-23}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="EAEnd">{{Refurl|url=https://rust.facepunch.com/blog/leaving-early-access/|title=Leaving Early Access - Rust|date=2018-01-23}}</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="EAEnd"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="EAEnd"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="EAEnd"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|February 8, 2018|ref=<ref name="EAEnd"/>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rust|69}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5452/rust|67}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rust|78}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Cross-game bonus, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Player trading }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Persistent }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Survival }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 252490
 
|steam appid  = 252490
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|mobygames    = 63157
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Rust (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Rust (video game)
 
|winehq      = 15764
 
|winehq      = 15764
 +
|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
'''Key Points'''
 +
{{--}} Missing native gamepad support from the console version.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://facepunch.com/forumdisplay.php?f=415 Official forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://facepunch.com/forumdisplay.php?f=415 Official forum]
{{mm}} [http://playrustwiki.com Unofficial wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/252490/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/252490/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
{{ii}} Linux version is no longer sold due to the issues appearing on Unity Engine 2018.1.4 build, however the game will still be updated.<ref>[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/facepunch-are-no-longer-selling-the-linux-version-of-the-survival-game-rust.12236 Facepunch are no longer selling the Linux version of the survival game Rust - GamingOnLinux]</ref>
+
{{ii}} Linux version is no longer available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rust.facepunch.com/blog/updated-linux-plans|title=Updated Linux Plans|date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            = Having [[Garry's Mod]] on your Steam account and played it for at least 30 minutes will unlock the Tool Gun from the game.
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Rust - config.png|Unity configuration window.}}
 
{{Image|Rust - config.png|Unity configuration window.}}
 
{{Image|Rust - graphics.png|Graphical options.}}
 
{{Image|Rust - graphics.png|Graphical options.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/rust/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rust/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
|multimonitor              = true
+
|multimonitor              = limited
|multimonitor notes        = Doesn't centre HUD
+
|multimonitor notes        = HUD is spanned.
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = 65-85° in <code>Gameplay</code> options or 90° with <code>graphics.fov 90</code> command in console (press F1 in-game to open console).
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|fov notes                  = 70-90° in <code>Gameplay</code> options or custom with <code>graphics.fov 90</code> command in console (press F1 in-game to open console).
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Cannot select full monitor resolution in windowed mode.
 
|windowed notes            = Cannot select full monitor resolution in windowed mode.
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Enable windowed mode and use the <code>-popupwindow</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = true
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|anisotropic                = limited
|anisotropic notes          =  
+
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x, but filtering is not applied to some textures. Force through driver to apply to all textures.
|antialiasing              = True
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|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = TSSAA. Can be turned on/off from the in-game options menu, no quality level setting.<ref>[http://playrust.com/18th-march-update/ 18th March Update &laquo; Rust]</ref>
+
|antialiasing notes        = FXAA, SMAA and TSSAA
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
 
{{Image|Rust - controls.png|Control options.}}
 
{{Image|Rust - controls.png|Control options.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Rust - sound.png|Sound options.}}
 
{{Image|Rust - sound.png|Sound options.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, voices, and game sounds.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, voices, and game sounds.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    = true
 +
|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z.
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Trouble entering the game===
 
===Trouble entering the game===
{{Fixbox|description=Add launch option|ref=<ref>[http://playrust.com/some-information/ Some information &laquo; Rust]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Add launch option|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://playrust.com/some-information/|title=Some information &laquo; Rust|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Right-click on the game in your [[Steam]] library and select '''Properties'''.
 
# Right-click on the game in your [[Steam]] library and select '''Properties'''.
 
# Select ''Set Launch Options'' and enter: <code>-force-d3d11</code>.
 
# Select ''Set Launch Options'' and enter: <code>-force-d3d11</code>.
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===Artifacts on textures===
 
===Artifacts on textures===
{{Fixbox|description=Execute console command|ref=<ref>[https://twitter.com/playrust/status/418079019506995200 gfx.all false in console]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Execute console command|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/playrust/status/418079019506995200|title=gfx.all false in console|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Open the console ({{key|F1}} by default)
 
# Open the console ({{key|F1}} by default)
 
# Enter <code>gfx.all false</code> and press {{key|Enter}}
 
# Enter <code>gfx.all false</code> and press {{key|Enter}}
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===Server browser and crafting menus are invisible (Linux)===
 
===Server browser and crafting menus are invisible (Linux)===
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>[http://support.facepunchstudios.com/feedback/view/1803-no-menu-in-experimental-current-stable No menu in experimental (current stable)]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://support.facepunchstudios.com/feedback/view/1803-no-menu-in-experimental-current-stable|title=No menu in experimental (current stable)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Start the game from Steam and choose '''Play Rust''' to bring up the configuration window
 
# Start the game from Steam and choose '''Play Rust''' to bring up the configuration window
 
# In the '''Graphics''' tab activate the '''Windowed''' tickbox
 
# In the '''Graphics''' tab activate the '''Windowed''' tickbox
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===Game crashes when joining a server on NVIDIA 396 driver (Linux)===
 
===Game crashes when joining a server on NVIDIA 396 driver (Linux)===
{{Fixbox|description=Disable OpenGL's Collapsed Arrays for Rust|ref=<ref>[https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/topic/1032120/linux/rust-video-game-crashes-with-396-18-drivers/post/5270709/#5270709 Rust (video Game) crashes with 396.18 drivers - NVIDIA Developer Forums]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable OpenGL's Collapsed Arrays for Rust|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/topic/1032120/linux/rust-video-game-crashes-with-396-18-drivers/post/5270709/#5270709|title=Rust (video Game) crashes with 396.18 drivers - NVIDIA Developer Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
Open '''Preferences''' → '''Set Launch Options...''' and add the following line
 
Open '''Preferences''' → '''Set Launch Options...''' and add the following line
 
<pre>
 
<pre>
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
 
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
|anticheat notes  =  
+
|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/partners/|title=Easy Anti-Cheat|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Enter <code>censor.nudity false</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
# Enter <code>censor.nudity false</code> and press {{key|Enter}}.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Play music on the guitar===
 +
The [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222580/Rustissimo/ Rustissimo] app is available for free on Steam, but only works with Windows. An alternative named [https://github.com/woox2k/rust_guitar Rust Guitar] is available for Linux. Both apps support basic MIDI files.
 +
{{--}} Though not a cheat and designed to be transparent to the game, could potentially trigger Easy Anti-Cheat. Use at your own risk!
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
|recHD    = 20 GB
+
|recHD    =
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 Fury
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 Fury
 
|recDX    = 12
 
|recDX    = 12
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minCPU2  = AMD FX-9590
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-9590
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
|minHD    = 10 GB
+
|minHD    = 20 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 280
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 280
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|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1600
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
|recHD    = 12 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 980
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 Fury
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 Fury

Latest revision as of 01:12, 29 March 2024

Dev general icon.svg
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Rust
Rust cover
Developers
Facepunch Studios
Engines
Unity 2021[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows February 8, 2018[2]
macOS (OS X) February 8, 2018[2]
Linux February 8, 2018[2]
Reception
Metacritic 69
OpenCritic 67
IGDB 78
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Cross-game bonus, DLC
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Player trading
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Persistent
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Survival
Art styles Realistic
Rust on IGDB
Rust on MobyGames
Rust on Wikipedia

Key Points

Missing native gamepad support from the console version.

General information

Official forum
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Steam DRM.
Linux version is no longer available.[3]

Monetization

Type Notes
Cross-game bonus Having Garry's Mod on your Steam account and played it for at least 30 minutes will unlock the Tool Gun from the game.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\cfg\client.cfg[Note 2]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/cfg/client.cfg
Linux <path-to-game>/cfg/client.cfg
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/252490/pfx/[Note 3]
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Unity configuration window.
Unity configuration window.
Graphical options.
Graphical options.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
HUD is spanned.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
70-90° in Gameplay options or custom with graphics.fov 90 command in console (press F1 in-game to open console).
Windowed
Cannot select full monitor resolution in windowed mode.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page).
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x, but filtering is not applied to some textures. Force through driver to apply to all textures.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, SMAA and TSSAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Control options.
Control options.

Audio

Sound options.
Sound options.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, voices, and game sounds.
Surround sound
Dolby Pro Logic, 4 speaker surround, 5 speaker surround, 5.1 surround, 7.1 surround
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found here

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
300

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Via console command client.connect ip:port

VR support

Devices State Notes
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z.

Issues fixed

Trouble entering the game

Add launch option[4]
  1. Right-click on the game in your Steam library and select Properties.
  2. Select Set Launch Options and enter: -force-d3d11.

Notes

This applies to those using Windows 8.1.

Artifacts on textures

Execute console command[5]
  1. Open the console (F1 by default)
  2. Enter gfx.all false and press Enter

Server browser and crafting menus are invisible (Linux)

Run the game in windowed mode[6]
  1. Start the game from Steam and choose Play Rust to bring up the configuration window
  2. In the Graphics tab activate the Windowed tickbox

Game crashes when joining a server on NVIDIA 396 driver (Linux)

Disable OpenGL's Collapsed Arrays for Rust[7]

Open PreferencesSet Launch Options... and add the following line

__GL_GlslUseCollapsedArrays=0 %command%

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat [8]

Disable censorship

Remove censorship (genitals will no longer be pixelated)[citation needed]
  1. Open the console (F1 by default).
  2. Enter censor.nudity false and press Enter.

Play music on the guitar

The Rustissimo app is available for free on Steam, but only works with Windows. An alternative named Rust Guitar is available for Linux. Both apps support basic MIDI files.

Though not a cheat and designed to be transparent to the game, could potentially trigger Easy Anti-Cheat. Use at your own risk!

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7-3770
AMD FX-9590
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
AMD Radeon R9 280
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7-3770
AMD FX-9590
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
AMD Radeon R9 280
2 GB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7-3770
AMD FX-9590
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
AMD Radeon R9 280
2 GB of VRAM

Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 2021.3.21f1[1]
  2. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  3. Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:Cciacona on 2023-06-04
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Leaving Early Access - Rust - last accessed on 2018-01-23
  3. Updated Linux Plans - last accessed on 2020-01-25
  4. Some information « Rust - last accessed on May 2023
  5. gfx.all false in console - last accessed on May 2023
  6. No menu in experimental (current stable) - last accessed on May 2023
  7. Rust (video Game) crashes with 396.18 drivers - NVIDIA Developer Forums - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Easy Anti-Cheat - last accessed on May 2023