Rust’s Jungle Update Arrives Next Week: What You Need to Know

Facepunch is gearing up to launch one of the most ambitious Rust updates recently. Set to go live next week, the Jungle Update introduces a brand-new biome, terrifying predators, primitive weaponry, and immersive gameplay mechanics designed to shake up how players explore and survive. Here’s everything you need to know before diving in.

What’s Coming in the Jungle Update

Facepunch is expanding Rust’s world with dense new landscapes, dynamic dangers, and advanced mobility systems. Here’s a breakdown of the major additions:

New Biome: Jungle

• Dense jungle terrain filled with new flora and fauna
• Climbable vines that double as zip lines for high-speed traversal
• Jungle-themed caves for underground exploration
• Monument: massive ziggurat-style Jungle Ruins with unique loot and non-functional doors

New Predators

• Crocodiles: deadly in water and on land
• Tigers & Panthers: capable of stalking and dragging prey
• Venomous Snakes: strike fast and can be harvested for fat and venom

Primitive Weapons

• Blowpipe: supports multiple dart types including sleep and radiation darts
• Boomerang: returns after being thrown and can curve around objects

Gameplay Enhancements

• Interactive rope puzzles and tree-top ziplines
• New jungle ruins building skin (stone tier)
• More immersive environmental detail with biome-specific fog and lighting

Jungle DLC: What We Expect

Launching alongside the update is a DLC package filled with cosmetics and functional items:

Likely Additions (based on code leaks):

• Obsidian Knife (bone-themed skin)
• Jungle AK Skin
• “Beating Chest” Gesture
• Bamboo & Wicker storage options (shelves, boxes)
• Jungle Stone Building Skins
• New jungle-themed emojis: bush, hide, sick

While not yet confirmed by Facepunch, these are expected to arrive with or shortly after the update.

Other Changes & Improvements

A variety of smaller updates and polish are also expected to hit live servers:

• “Hunter Vision” feature in development (track animals via trails)
• New Coconut Armor in progress
• Half-height shelves being added
• Easier banner placement (increased placement distance)
• Refrigerated items show snowflake icon
• Rugs can now be placed on tugboats
• Laser detectors now detect horses
• Monument lighting and spatial fog improvements

Twitch Drops: Local Legends Campaign

From May 1 to June 1, a new Twitch Drops campaign celebrates Rust’s global community servers. Watch any qualifying Rust stream on Twitch to unlock all 7 general drops. Connect your account at: https://twitch.facepunch.com

Final Thoughts

The Jungle Update introduces a new layer of survival, exploration, and mobility to Rust. Whether you’re hunting through vines or battling panthers, this patch brings a fresh edge to gameplay.

Stay tuned as we will post a full breakdown once the update is live, including exact features, bug fixes, and best server configs for the new biome.

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