If there is one thing that every new player of Rust should be aware of, is that there are server wipes to reset the game and give new players the chance to not get completely rolled by veterans. Knowing when the server wipes are critical for all Rust players.
Why is that the case? Well if you are playing Rust, you will want to know when servers are at their freshest so you can have the opportunity to be on the same playing field as everyone else. So whether you are playing on a console or PC, we have compiled a list of dates when the Rust servers will wipe.
UPDATE - The next Rust Console Server Wipe is coming this week!
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When Are The Rust Server Wipes
Rust has a pretty clear schedule on when their servers will wipe, so players can plan ahead of these wipes. Below is a list of the wipe dates for Rust on PC and Console.
Rust Wipe Schedule On PC
If you are a PC Rust player, the servers will wipe every first Thursday of the month. Here are the upcoming dates for Rust PC wipes for the next five months:
- 3 November 2022
- 1 December 2022
- 5 January 2023
- 2 February 2023
- 2 March 2023
- 6 April 2023
- 4 May 2023
- 8 June 2023
- 6 July 2023
- 3 August 2023
- 7 September 2023
- 5 October 2023
- 2 November 2023
- 7 December 2023
Rust Console Wipe Schedule
If you are a console player, your Rust wipe schedule is a little different. Double 11 has confirmed that Rust Console Edition server wipes happen on the last Thursday of every month. Here is a list of the next five server wipes for Rust Console Edition:
- 27 October 2022
- 24 November 2022
- 29 December 2022
- 26 January 2023
- 23 February 2023
- 30 March 2023
- 27 April 2023
- 25 May 2023
- 29 June 2023
- 27 July 2023
- 31 August 2023
- 28 September 2023
- 26 October 2023
- 30 November 2023
- 28 December 2023
What Is A Rust Server Wipe?
Essentially, a Rust server wipe is a hard reset on the game. Rust is a survival game that players build up resources to give themselves a better chance to survive. From weapons to your base, everything has to be crafted
The longer a server lasts, the more established veterans become and the more difficult it becomes for new players to enter the game. Newer players will be running around naked with a rock while veterans will snipe them a mile away from their full metal and stone base. To prevent this imbalance from lasting too long, Rust updates the game by wiping the servers.
Buildings, loot, and weapons all get wiped away during a server wipe. The only thing that carries over is blueprints, which help players craft items. This gives players some sense of progression as they play the game even after a wipe. There are rare occasions where a server wipe will include blueprints, but Facepunch and Double 11 will announce this ahead of time.
For more Rust news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or take a look at some of our Guides & Tutorials just below:
MAJOR NEWS - Rust Wipe Schedule Times and Dates for Console, PC | Rust Item Store This Week
TIER LISTS & IMPORTANT GUIDES -
Weapon Tier List: The Best Guns Ranked | Rust CCTV Camera Codes List | Best Base Locations to Build Every Wipe | Best Place to Get Weapons | How & Where to Find the Best Loot in Rust | Best Armor in Rust | Best Fishing Locations
GAME SETTINGS GUIDES -
How to Play on Private Servers | How To Fix Disconnected Steam Auth Timeout Error
GAME GUIDES -
Beginner’s Guide & Tips to Get Started | Where to Find Keycards in Rust | How to Fly Minicopter and Best Training Server | How to Use Rf to Detonate C4 | How to Use the Crafter & Splitter | How to Get & Use Conveyor | How to Craft & Use Electric Furnace | How to Get Gunpowder | How to Get Ptz CCTV | How to Craft Drones | How to Craft Sleeping Bag | How to Get Cloth | How to Setup Traps & Turrets | Vending Machines Guide: How to Build, Defend & Placement Locations
BIOME GUIDES -
How to Survive Arctic Biome | How to Survive Desert Biome
MONUMENTS GUIDES -
Rust Cargo Ship Monument Guide | Rust Oil Rig Monument Guide | Underwater Labs Guide
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