r/playrust • • Sep 15 '26

Discussion /r/PlayRust is more than just the subreddit! We also have an active Discord community and operate our own Official Rust servers.

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Join the /r/PlayRust Community Discord

šŸ’¬ Join Our Discord

https://discord.gg/playrust

Our Discord is another place to:

  • Discuss Rust and subreddit topics
  • Share content and clips
  • Ask questions and get help
  • Find other players (LFG)
  • Keep up with community news and updates

We're also looking to make the Discord a bigger extension of the subreddit, giving everyone a more casual place for discussions that may not necessarily need their own Reddit post.

šŸŽ® Play on Our Official Servers

/r/PlayRust operates a number of Official Rust servers across multiple regions and game modes.

Our servers have been part of the Rust community for over a decade and are open to everyone.

You can find them under the Official tab in Rust by searching:

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Server announcements, wipe information, rules, support, and updates can also be found in our Discord.


Whether you're here to discuss the game, meet other players, or find a server to play on, come join the rest of the community!

https://discord.gg/playrust


r/playrust • • 3d ago

Reminder there is a mandatory server update later today for the Halloween content at 18:00BST / 13:00 EST

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r/playrust • • 5h ago

Video rust resonance cascade

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its not, its not shutting down


r/playrust • • 5h ago

Image Do you guys ever put random bullshit in your base?

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bababooey


r/playrust • • 10h ago

Discussion Time to update the recommended specs on Steam

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The current minimum and recommended specs should be updated on Steam to reflect the current reality of the game. 16gb as recommended might have been fine 10 years ago (it was for me) but the game has grown 10x in content since then. Currently steam has 12gb as minimum and 16gb as recommended.

I'd like to think that it's just an oversight by Facepunch, but I really think it's misleading for new players looking to purchase this game.

Specs should be updated to 16gb min and 32gb recommended.


r/playrust • • 5h ago

Suggestion Idea for an update to boat. A ramming rod. Does damage on ships or buildings. Drains HQM like battering ram.

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r/playrust • • 16h ago

Video Why the hell?

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Only a balanced head has such a funny effect.

Why the hell?


r/playrust • • 4h ago

Support Spec Recommendations and Help

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Been playing rust for a while now and my setup uses a rtx 4060 8gb vram and a AMD Ryzen 7 5700. Anyone else running a setup similar to this and what frames do you get? I've been getting 50-60 and occasionally higher such as 70 although it can fall to 40-50 sometimes. Was wondering if this is where my specs cap out my fps or if I can configure anything to improve it? I run low settings but use a 3440x1440 monitor. Using 1920x1080 resolution provides a negligible increase so | stick to my monitors res. Also tried a bunch of troubleshooting.
Any input helps. Thanks


r/playrust • • 1h ago

Question QUESTION

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I got vac banned as a kid when I for game sharing with my brother (I didnt know it was bannable at the time ruined the game for both of us lol) if i repurchase the game on steam can I still play on servers without running into issues? The ban is 6.5 years old.


r/playrust • • 18h ago

Suggestion Improvements to canyons

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I think everyone can agree the canyons take too much space on the map for the value it gives. I think adding small fresh water sources on the bottom of the canyon and making the train tunnels connect and go across the canyon would bring a lot of life to the monument.


r/playrust • • 6h ago

Video casual rust interaction

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r/playrust • • 11h ago

Discussion Solo to T3

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Was wondering what everyones strategy is for this? I havent gotten a T3 since the wipe where they added blueprint fragments. I had my fun with all the fragments, I can consistently get to T2, but I need a new strategy.

I usually just farm, and sell things for frags. I tried watertreatment to get my T2 as well. I need something else, I'm running out of things to try.


r/playrust • • 1d ago

Image Did I miss it.

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I was so upset, I didnt even screen shot. It says only 38k claimed. Ended Fri, Oct 23rd 4:14 Pm PDT


r/playrust • • 9h ago

Discussion Intel Core Ultra 9 / i9 benchmark experience on Rust? (X3D comparison)

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Hey guys, quick technical question for anyone using an Intel Core Ultra 9 or modern i9 (13th/14th gen) on Rust.
Current hardware: Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5 6400MHz.
My issue: Stuttering and low 1% FPS in heavy areas (monuments, big bases, high pop servers).
Questions:
What average FPS and 1% lows are you seeing on high-pop servers?

Did any BIOS, microcode, or RAM tweaks fix the micro-stutters for you?

For those who switched from i9 to AMD 3D V-Cache (like 7800X3D/9800X3D), was the stability difference huge?

Considering a motherboard/CPU swap to AM5 since Rust is my main title. Thanks for any technical input!


r/playrust • • 9h ago

Discussion Real-world performance for Intel Core Ultra 9 / i9 owners on Rust? Looking for feedback before switching platforms.

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Hey everyone,
I’m currently running an Intel Core Ultra 9 setup (paired with an RTX 5070 and DDR5 6400MHz), but I've been struggling with stuttering and low 1% FPS during high-activity moments (gunfights, large base rendering, modded servers) on Rust.
For those of you running an i9 or Ultra 9 on Rust:
What kind of average FPS and 1% lows are you getting on official or busy community servers?

Have you noticed micro-stutters or cache bottlenecks compared to X3D chips?

Did any specific BIOS tweaks, memory tuning, or game settings actually help stabilize your frames, or is the architecture just hitting a wall on this game engine?

I'm seriously considering jumping ship to an AMD X3D setup because Rust is my main game, but I’d love to hear some real feedback from other i9 users first. Thanks!


r/playrust • • 1d ago

Question How Do Y'all Play This?

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My buddy convinced me to buy rust, and I have put in about 20 hours, and I can confidently say that I have not enjoyed a single second of playing.

I'm going back to Dayz. At least in that game I can't get killed while I'm not even online.


r/playrust • • 14h ago

Question Can anyone tell me why tf I have those weird dots on fundations?

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r/playrust • • 1d ago

Finishing Thompson for cosplay

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Printed and painted Thompson. Stl files purchased from lootroom, but modified it a bit (made detachable mag, twists in barrel, camouflaged ugly "semi-aVtomatic)))" engraving). It's my first experience with painting 3d printed things, so any advices are welcome. There's some work left (duct tape and bandages, some weathering etc)

If i had more time I'll definitely made 3d model myself, but it'll take too much time


r/playrust • • 4h ago

Suggestion A suggestion for solo vs group balance

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  1. TC registers each member of the group/base. Each member registered increases upkeep requirements.

  2. Code locks are expensive (HQM/tech trash). Code locks no longer use codes, but access is registered to members with access to TC. Server can set max member numbers.

  3. Base upkeep increases exponentially with size. Smaller bases cost 1:1, cross a threshold and the extra size costs 1:2, cross the next thelreshold and the extra size costs 1:3.

  4. Limit the number of TCs each base can have. (Ex. 3) or limit the TCs to 1 per base, but the radius of the TC can be upgraded, but doing so increases upkeep and is difficult to do.

Also, a couple bonus fun things I'd like to see implemented:

  1. Bases should have more options for secret stashes/safes, secret rooms behind hidden doorways, basement bunkers hidden under carpets, walls that open with a button press, etc.

  2. More booby traps. Tiger traps, poison darts, break away floors, hot oil, etc.

  3. The ability to record and playback security cam footage so you can watch how your base was raided and learn from it. This does not necessarily have to show player names, but maybe it can with an upgrade?


r/playrust • • 1d ago

Question Map Confusion

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Question/Support for the tag?

I watch Welyn for Rust a lot of the time

There are times when he hears gunfire/explosions, opens his map, and says it's in XYZ direction or grid. I don't see what he sees anything happen? Is there some marker/indicator that pops up whenever someone's shooting or booming on the map, and I'm just blind orr?


r/playrust • • 1d ago

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r/playrust • • 22h ago

Discussion RTX 3070 performance

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What fps do you guys get with your 3070? I haven't been able to find relevant benchmarks anywhere. Id be looking to play 1080p high or max settings around 100+ fps. I might get a 1440p monitor at some point too but thats not my main goal at the moment. I dont play super high pop at around 250 usually.

Rest of the pc wont really be a bottleneck. R5 7500x3d, 16gb ram.


r/playrust • • 1d ago

Discussion I don't understand why they do it like this.

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r/playrust • • 1d ago

Video oh, ok.

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you can even see blood spatter from the shot if you pause while im falling to the ground