Huge Rust update overhauls the world with ‘unique environments’

If you haven’t played Facepunch Studios’ brutal open-world survival game Rust, you should really treat yourself. However, do note the word “brutal” used in that opening sentence: it is for those who seek madness in an unforgiving world. But that doesn’t mean said world can’t look nice.

In the most recent (and substantial) patch to the game, the Rust developer has really gone out its way to pretty up the harsh environment players are expected to survive in. Simply called “World Update 2.0,” this massive download overhauls the game’s landscape, complete with some “unique environments” to boot.

A quick look at the Steam post shows exactly what the update entails. For instance, the cliffs have been reworked, some new coastal rocks have been added, rock formations have been revamped, and there are also canyons and oases to admire.

This game is not going rusty

Okay, so there is plenty to look at in the new and improved exterior locations. However, the update also includes improvements to some interiors. There are also some new underwater locales to explore, including foliage and some dive sites.

Or how about weaponry? You like weapons? Course you do! With this patch, you’ll find a high-caliber revolver, which is built for “precise, long-range shots rather than rapid fire,” according to the developer. In short, there is a lot to be getting on with, it seems.

It’s been a hot minute since I booted up Rust. I must admit, while I’m not the best survivalist on the island, I do enjoy the challenge of running sans clothes through the land, fighting off wildlife while staving off hunger. Maybe I get to hunker down in a small log cabin I fashioned myself while being exposed to the elements. Ah, good times.