Greetings, survivors! As we approach the year’s end, Rust delivers its final major update of 2024, packed with quality-of-life improvements, gameplay tweaks, and exciting new features. Here’s everything you need to know about the December patch:
Key Highlights of the Update
- Helicopter Salvaging
Players can now scrap helicopters using the junkyard crane for materials based on the heli’s condition. - Structural Upgrades
- High external walls and gates are upgradeable with a hammer.
- Stone wall recipes have been adjusted, and walls now craft in batches of three.
- Underwater Enhancements
- Visibility underwater has doubled.
- Oxygen is needed at greater depths, reducing the chance of drowning in high waves.
- New Storage Options
- Work carts now feature 18-slot storage.
- Fridges received 18 additional slots.
- Drop boxes now allow four input slots.
- Improved Weaponry and Gear
- The 16x scope is now a variable zoom scope with 4x, 8x, and 16x settings.
- Landmines have a 15% chance of exploding when disarmed, a fix to their original design.
- Energy Efficiency
- Tesla coils use 25% less energy without compromising performance.
- Water pumps can now operate in shallower rivers.
- Wolf AI Overhaul
- Wolves respond to distant howls to prevent super-packs.
- Their vision is reduced at night, and crouching players are harder to detect.
- Admin & Server Owner Tools
- New commands include invisibility for admins and universal power toggles for devices.
- Enhanced transaction data and stats panels for vending machines.
- Dynamic Vendor Pricing
Items sold for scrap will fluctuate in value depending on demand and supply over the course of a wipe.
Coming Attractions
Looking ahead, exciting additions include:
- Twitch Rivals: Running from December 9–13, with exclusive drops.
- Ice Sculpting DLC: Launching December 16.
- Siege Weapons and Shields: Expected in February, along with a primitive game mode.
- Cooking 2.0 Update: Featuring a triangular planter and tier 2 cooking recipes, including pies!
Player Feedback and Big Changes
- Sleeping Bag Adjustments: Players can now pick up sleeping bags in building-privileged areas, even if they belong to others.
- Triangle Planters: Part of the upcoming crafting overhaul.
This year has been monumental for Rust, with innovations like handcuffs, bikes, and wallpaper making their debut. Whether you’re excited about the new changes or apprehensive about some of the updates, one thing is clear: Rust continues to evolve in fascinating ways.
