Today brings a small forced update from Facepunch. It is not a major patch as the developers have only just returned from the holidays

The festive season has officially arrived on the island. Yesterday’s Rust update brought back the full Christmas event, new limited‑time items, returning favourites, Twitch and Kick drops, and even a real‑world Rust x Can Be collaboration. Here’s everything you need to know as we head into the holiday wipe cycle.

"The naval patch deserves that level of polish,” Facepunch stated, underscoring their commitment to delivering content that is fun, stable, and worth the wait.

Tonight’s forced wipe isn’t just a reset, it’s a full-blown overhaul. Progression’s been reworked, sorting’s gone automatic, and horses now love syringes. Let’s break it down.