Welcome back to another Rust Console Edition Dev Blog! This one is a little shorter than usual, but still packed with exciting news. We are talking about brand new DLC packs, quality of life improvements, and of course the start of spooky season. Let’s dive right in.

NEW DLCs AVAILABLE TODAY!

This month we are dropping not one but two new DLC packs for Rust Console Edition. The Frontiersman Hazmat and Tool Bundle comes with a rugged frontier style hazmat suit, a hatchet skin, and a double barrel shotgun skin, giving you that wild west survivor look. The Frontier Decor Pack brings a set of cosmetic items to style your base, including saloon bar doors, rocking chairs, and plenty more. While the wanted posters will not be available right away, the team is already working on adding them in a future update. Once live, you can check out both packs in the Store tab on our website and make sure to catch the teaser videos to see them in action!

QUALITY OF LIFE UPDATE

Alongside the new DLC, we are rolling out a quality of life update focused on improving the gameplay experience and fixing bugs that have been frustrating for you. We know this type of update may not feel as exciting as brand new content, but it is important work that needs to happen behind the scenes to keep the game running smoothly. Our main priority is making sure you have a stable and enjoyable experience, and updates like this are a crucial step in making Rust Console Edition the best it can be.

COMING SOON

We wanted to take this month to focus on stability and polish, because next month is going to be huge. Expect a brand new content update that introduces the Military Desert Base, changes to recoil, the return of the Military Tunnels, and more. Before we add all that new content, we want to make sure the game is in a strong place, and the update this wipe is all about that!

WIPE OF WIPES ✨

This upcoming wipe will mark the final wipe for the old gen version of Rust Console Edition on PS4 and Xbox One. After this, those versions will no longer be supported and their servers will go offline. Since the old gen edition is such an important part of our history, we wanted to give it a proper send off. To do that, we are turning this last wipe into a mini live event. Nothing too wild, but you can expect a few curveballs to shake up the gameplay every couple of days and keep things exciting. Because of the experimental nature of this event, there may be times when things break or when a map needs to be wiped unexpectedly, but we will be monitoring it closely to keep it as stable and fun as possible. This live event format will only take place on old gen servers, while new gen wipes will continue as normal.

SPOOKY SEASON RETURNS

It wouldn’t be October without some creepy surviving experiences. Rust Console Edition’s Halloween Event is ready to start around mid October and this year we are adding something brand new. Say hello to Frankenstein! (Franky for the friends)

You will be able to create your very own pet monster who can follow you around, help you in fights, or just keep you company. Along with Frankenstein, all the features you loved from last year’s event will be returning, plus a fresh set of Halloween skins dropping later in the season.

Spooky season is one of our favorites, and the dev team loves seeing what the community creates during this event. If you make videos, be sure to tag us on Twitter. We will be sharing some of the best Halloween content with the community.

WRAPPING UP

That’s it for this month’s mini Dev Blog. Between the new DLC packs, QOL fixes, and the Halloween event kicking off, there is plenty to look forward to. And remember, next month’s content update is going to be massive, so stay tuned.

- See you on the island.

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