Rust Unveils Major Update with Improved Cooking, Farming

Rust, the beloved multiplayer survival game, has just unleashed an exciting update known as The Crafting Update, packed with features that significantly broaden players' creative horizons. One of the standout additions is the culinary workbench, a new station where survivors can whip up delicious meals like grilled chicken legs, perfectly complemented by a shot of Siberian vodka. Crafting these dishes isn't just about satisfying hunger; it involves following specific recipes that, when mastered, grant stat boosts and gameplay-enhancing modifiers, making every meal a strategic choice.

Adding a touch of rural charm, players can now raise chickens and chicks in specially designed coops. These coops serve as a home where chickens lay eggs and thrive, provided their four key needs—Hunger, Thirst, Love, and Sunlight—are met. Failing to cater to these needs can lead to the unfortunate demise of your feathered friends. The chicken meat you harvest will spoil over time, rendering it unusable unless you store it in a functioning refrigerator. Conveniently, food items now come with timers indicating their expiration dates, helping you manage your resources more effectively.

For those with a penchant for sweets, the wilderness now hides wild beehives on trees. Extracting honeycombs requires precision and care, and once collected, they can be transferred to player-crafted hives made from wooden boxes. Handling bees, however, is not for the faint-hearted; protective suits, water dousing, or even flamethrowers are essential to avoid their stings. Adding to the arsenal, the Bee Grenade, which looks deceptively like a jar of honey, can be thrown to release three swarms of aggressive bees, turning the tables on unsuspecting foes.

The engineering workbench has undergone a major overhaul, introducing a dedicated tech tree for plumbing and electricity. This advancement empowers players to construct sophisticated automated systems and even entire factories, revolutionizing the way you interact with the game's environment. To elevate the gaming experience further, developers have introduced premium servers. These servers are exclusive to players whose Rust inventory is valued at $15 or more, aiming to create a more secure and enjoyable space by filtering out cheaters and disruptive players.