Dev Blog #34
Season’s Greetings, Survivors! As 2024 winds down, we can’t help but marvel at the action-packed adventure this year has been! But before we say goodbye to an incredible year, let’s dive into the final Dev Blog of the season. We’ve got some exciting updates to share with you for Rust Console Edition - let’s unwrap what’s coming your way!
NEWLY ADDED!
QUEUE JUMP SYSTEM
If you get disconnected and rejoin within 2 minutes, you’ll be given priority in the queue. This feature is enabled by default on Official Servers. Community Server owners, please refer to the WIKI for Priority Re-Queue convars.
LEFT HAND PoV
Players can now switch to a left-handed perspective through the Options menu. This option allows left-handed players to customise their gameplay by mirroring the standard controls, making the game feel more comfortable and intuitive. Simply head to the Options menu, and toggle the Left-Handed option to adjust your view and controls accordingly.
LOADING SCREEN FOR SEASONAL EVENTS
We've added a helpful sentence to the current Loading Screen which will be displayed every time an event changes status, so players can easily see when an event activates, pauses, or ends.
NO GREEN
Owners, Admins, and Mods can now choose to hide their role on their CMS server. The option, found in the control panel, is labelled “Hide Admin Status” and can be toggled On/Off.
When enabled, this feature will display the player as a normal user in the player list and tabs, remove the colour change in chat, and hide their username from the team tab on the welcome screen. It’s a great way to maintain a low profile while managing the server!
TRANSLUCENT ICONS
The Tool Cupboard and certain storage containers can only accept specific items, any items that cannot be stored in the selected container will now display a translucent icon, making it clear which items are not accepted.
REMOTE C4 DETONATION
C4 can now be remotely triggered using an RF Transmitter. This new functionality allows for more strategic detonation, giving players greater control over their explosions from a distance. Perfect for planning ambushes or timed raids!
CHRISTMAS CONTENT
Christmas Events will be live in game on official servers from December 12th to January 2nd, community server owners can adjust these dates based on their preference. This year’s festivities include all your favourite features from last year like the 'presents' event along with the return of fan-favourites like the Candy Cane Club, Gingerbread Mines, Snowball Gun, Ice Walls, and more! But that’s not all - we’ve added some brand-new Christmas-themed goodies to make this year’s celebration even more magical. Details on those are just below!
NEWLY ADDED FESTIVE FEATURES!
ADVENT CALENDAR
Yes, you read that right! An Advent Calendar is coming to Rust Console Edition - Starting December 16th, this festive calendar will be live on Official Servers and available for you to craft as a default blueprint. The Advent Calendar will allow players to claim a new present every real life day! The countdown to Christmas just got a whole lot more exciting!
(Community Server owners, please refer to the WIKI for Advent Calendar convars)
MONUMENT DECORATIONS
Monuments like Fishing Village and Bandit Camp are getting a festive makeover! Enjoy the sight of Christmas lights and decorations as you explore and celebrate the season.
CHRISTMAS SACK
For the duration of the Xmas Event, Burlap Sacks are getting a seasonal upgrade! They've been replaced with a more thematic and festive version, perfectly capturing the holiday spirit.
RETURN OF RUST XMAS
Once a player enters the Server, Santa will appear every 30minutes to an hour and a Christmas Jingle will play, notifying players. Once this happens, Christmas Presents will be spawned within a 40 metre radius around players and stockings around the map will also fill up. (For Community Servers this depends on the Convars, Community Server owners and admins, please refer to the WIKI for XMAS convars.).
PRESENTS
Spawned presents will stand out with a festive spotlight and snowflakes swirling around them, making them easy to spot in the wintery landscape. Each present will remain available for 30 minutes, so be sure to grab them before they disappear!
Presents come in small and medium sizes to start, but here’s the twist: you can combine them to trade up for a larger present that offers higher-tier rewards.
Just like barrels, presents need to be farmed - break them open to uncover a treasure trove of goodies! Expect to find resources, weapons, and candy to keep the festivities rolling.
STOCKINGS
Stockings drop from Christmas Presents. Once collected, hang them up to spread the cheer. Watch as they magically fill up with loot each time the bells jingle!
CRAFTABLES
During the Xmas Event, a special lineup of craftable items will be available! These festive creations are exclusive to the event, non-researchable, and will automatically appear as default crafting recipes. Here’s the complete list of craftable goodies to spread the holiday cheer!
CHRISTMAS TREE
The perfect centrepiece for your seasonal setup! A beautifully decorative item that players can place to light up their surroundings.
ICE WALLS
Get ready to build your winter fortress with Ice Walls, available in two sizes! Perfect for creating a frosty stronghold or adding a chilly touch to your base during the Xmas Event.
XMAS SPECIFIC ITEMS
CANDY CANE CLUB
Unwrap the versatile Candy Cane Club, a festive item found in presents and stockings during the Xmas Event! This unique treat does double duty—it deals melee damage in combat and can also be consumed, providing calories, hydration, and a gradual healing buff.
POOKIE BEAR
Meet Pookie Bear, the adorable, fluffy companion you’ve been waiting for! It’s the perfect fluffy friend for the season!
SNOWBALL
Perfect for throwing at your enemies or using as ammo for the Snowball Gun during the Xmas Event.
SNOWBALL GUN
Get ready to unleash some winter chaos with the Snowball Gun, found in Medium Presents. This fun and festive weapon uses snowballs as ammunition, turning your snowy battles into a flurry of frosty fun.
TREE DECORATIONS
Get creative and decorate your tree with a variety of festive ornaments, including baubles, fairy lights, and a shining star tree topper!
FESTIVE ACCESSORIES
Get into the holiday spirit with Santa Hats and Reindeer Antlers. Wear them proudly as you spread holiday cheer across the map!
GINGERBREAD MINES
These sweet mines made of gingerbread and candy, are scattered around the map. Bust one open, and fight all the Gingerbread men inside, so you can get some of that sweet seasonal loot!
WHAT’S MORE?
- Players can now disable the Emote Wheel from the Options Menu.
- Ability to pick up both Large and Small Planters when the Hammer is equipped.
- Boat Vendors now sell Torpedos.
- Armoured Door HP increased from 800 to 1000.
- Improved food icons and world models to make them easily discernable.
- Tesla Coil durability no longer decreases when in use.
- Mixing table UI scrollbar no longer drifts.
- Horse Inventory Improvements. Including increased slots per Saddlebag and separation of Horse storage loot panel from Horse equipment & stats.
⚠ SERVER CHANGES
This month’s wipe will wipe Blueprints and the Official servers will all be renamed, please note that the old Official Servers will still show up in your History and Favourites list but will not be accessible, please manually delete them from the lists to avoid any confusion.
FREE GIVEAWAY!
We at Double Eleven are thrilled to be celebrating our 15th Anniversary this December, and we want to share the joy with all of you, our amazing Rust Console Edition players! To spread the cheer, we’re giving away a FREE Garage Door Skin—available to claim on the Xbox Store and Playstation Store for a limited time, starting December 16th!
It’s our way of saying thank you for your incredible support over the years—let’s make this December even more festive!
Please note that this will be available only in the Platform Stores and cannot be claimed from the In-game Skin Store.
That’s a wrap for this month and for the rest of 2024! We’ll be back with more Dev Blogs in late January, but until then, enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and see you on the island!
Happy New Year from all of us!
