After Rust's "massive" Naval update, its to-do list includes an expanded ecosystem, breeding, and maybe a battle pass

With the Rust Naval update just one month out, Facepunch Studios discusses its 2026 plans, from new monuments and models to ...
Eurogamer

Rust dev reveals Steam refund figures - but they aren't as bad as you might think

The developer of survival MMO Rust revealed the game has lost over $4m in Steam refunds. Facepunch Studios founder, Garry Newman, reported on Twitter the title has lost $4.38m in Steam refunds. In ...
PCGamesN

Rust has sold three million copies on Steam, more than doubled player counts year-on-year

It's been an odd sort of success story. Rust led the vanguard of Steam's Early Access survival boom two years ago, dwarfing early sales of Garry's Mod - even as Garry himself warned that his shooty ...
DualShockers

Steam Has Refunded 329,970 Copies of Rust Totaling $4.3 Million

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TweakTown

RUST dev shows how Steam refunds impact sales & earnings

Thanks to RUST developer Garry Newman, everyday gamers get a glimpse into how Steam's refund system can affect sales of any widely popular game. Newman, who's responsible for popular games such as ...
vg247

Rust is leaving Steam Early Access after over 4 years, but it's not done yet

Rust, the popular multiplayer survival game from the creator of Garry's Mod, is finally leaving Steam Early Access. Rust comes out of Steam Early Access on February 8, over four years after its ...
Eurogamer

Rust breaks its own Steam player record, again

If you hadn't yet noticed, Rust is having a bit of a moment. Although it's been around since 2013, the survival multiplayer is experiencing a resurgence in popularity after a bunch of high-profile ...
VentureBeat

Rust sales surpass 250,000 on Steam Early Access

One man is now responsible for two gaming phenomenons. Facepunch Studios founder Garry Newman has revealed that his new game, Rust (which isn’t even finished), has already reached a quarter-million in ...
Game Rant

Rust: Everything You Need To Know About Twitch Drops

There are a ton of rewards for those that watch any streamer playing Rust for a set amount of time. This may all seem confusing, but getting set up to earn rewards will only take a few minutes. This ...
GameSpot

Rust Breaks Yet Another Record on Steam Due To Streaming Surge

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. As PCGamesN notes, while just under 250k players might sound like a lot, it's actually significantly less than the likes of Steam's other top games, ...
Game Rant

Rust Is Making a Ton of Money on Steam

Rust, the multiplayer sandbox survival game, is making headlines for a number of reasons. Two private servers that feature a number of prominent streamers have increased the game's visibility, ...
GameSpot

Rust is the latest Steam Early Access game to make loads of money

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Developed by Facepunch Studios, the studio helmed by Garry Newman of Garry's Mod fame, Rust is a survival game that plays a little like DayZ mixed ...