Rust is a survival game by Facepunch Studios that continues to receive major updates, with the most recent being 'Common Ground' on July 3, 2026, which added rentable apartments and shops in a new monument.
Rust, the survival game developed by Facepunch Studios, has seen two major updates in mid-2026. The June update, 'Built Different,' released on June 5, overhauled player models with new animations, introduced ballistic armor and battle dress uniforms, and added the M16A2 rifle as loot. The update also included quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
The July update, 'Common Ground,' launched on July 3, introduced the Apartment Complex monument where players can rent rooms using scrap, with options ranging from basement units to penthouses that offer perks like extra storage and heating. Rent must be paid regularly or players face eviction and confiscation of belongings. A master key hidden on the island allows temporary access to any apartment for five minutes. The complex also includes a shopping street where players can rent and manage stores, adjusting inventory and prices like vending machines; stores left open for six hours can be taken over by paying a higher rent. Additional changes include a softcore mode with doubled resource gathering and a raidable time window, a new clan system with role permissions and dedicated chat, and various quality-of-life improvements. The update is available on Steam, where Rust is on sale at 50% off until July 10.
Separately, a story about Rusty Lake's game 'Servant of the Lake' and a story about the artist The Deity's single 'Rusty 54 Years Old' are unrelated to the Rust series and are not covered here.
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Chinese manufacturer HEMOXIAN announced a new plastic kit series called RUSTED BRIER. The first release, Lande Koskinen & RTP-10A Fengren High-Speed Variable Fighter, is a large set combining a 1/12 scale beautiful girl figure and a transformable mecha. It is scheduled for October 2026 at 9,680 yen, distributed by Kotobukiya.
Facepunch Studios released the large update "Common Ground" for the survival game Rust on July 3, 2026. The update introduces the Apartment Complex monument, where players can rent rooms using scrap. Room options range from basement units to penthouses, with higher-tier rooms offering perks such as extra storage and heating. Rent must be paid regularly; failure leads to eviction and confiscation of all belongings. A master key hidden on the island allows temporary access to any apartment for five minutes. The complex also includes a shopping street where players can rent and manage stores, adjusting inventory and prices like vending machines. Stores left open for six hours can be taken over by paying a higher rent. Additional changes include a softcore mode with doubled resource gathering and a raidable time window, a new clan system with role permissions and dedicated chat, and various quality-of-life improvements. The update is available now on Steam, where Rust is also on sale at 50% off until July 10.
Rusty Lake announced that its puzzle adventure game Servant of the Lake will launch on August 13 for PC via Steam and itch.io, iOS, and Android. Players take on the role of a servant in the Vanderboom mansion, solving puzzles to complete chores and assist the family's alchemical experiments. A demo is available on Steam.
Facepunch Studios has released the June 2026 major update 'Built Different' for the PC version of Rust. The update introduces completely reworked player models with new animations, new armor sets (ballistic armor and battle dress uniforms), and the M16A2 rifle, all obtainable only as loot. Quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and performance enhancements are also included.
The Deity released the new single 'Rusty 54 Years Old' on May 30, 2026. The track is a real-message song based on the artist's own experiences, contrasting with their earlier fantastical style. All of The Deity's major released works have now surpassed one million streams each.