Rust Lunar New Year Update – Exclusive Items and Primitive Mode Progress

Rust is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a fresh update that brings new cosmetic items, festive decorations, and progress on the highly anticipated Primitive Mode. Whether you’re decorating your base for the festivities or preparing for the next wave of gameplay changes, this update has something for everyone.

Lunar New Year Items

To mark the occasion, Rust has introduced new themed items, all available in the item store.

• Snake Mask – A new variation of the Wolf Headdress Skin, perfect for embracing the Lunar New Year in style.
• Lunar Wall Frame Decor – Three different wall frame designs to give your base a seasonal touch.
• New Wallpaper Themes – Seven options, including bamboo, cherry blossom, lanterns, and diamond patterns, providing players with more ways to personalize their builds.

Players looking to upgrade their bases with a festive flair should check out the item store before these limited-time cosmetics disappear.

Primitive Mode Progress

Rust’s Primitive Mode is making strides, with a scheduled launch on February 6th. The development team is working on refining a set of low-tech weapons and siege tools, making survival more rugged and tactical.

What’s new in Primitive Mode?

• New weaponry – Players can now craft and use catapults, siege towers, ballistas, battering rams, and a 4-shot crossbow.
• Refined balancing – The game mode ensures high-tier items are removed, keeping battles authentic to a pre-industrial setting.
• Armor customization – A new insert slot system is being tested, adding greater depth to armor crafting and customization.
• Horse mechanics improvements – Horses will play a larger role in Primitive Mode, with enhanced riding mechanics and stability improvements.

For those eager to try it out, Primitive Mode is currently available for testing on the Aux2 branch.

Additional Updates and Fixes

Alongside the major additions, several quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes have been implemented:

• Wellipets Hat – A new cosmetic item coming soon.
• Tiger NPCs – Work is underway on new jungle ruins and biome, featuring tigers as part of the ecosystem.
• UI improvements – Bug fixes and text size adjustments for better visibility and accessibility.
• Camera controls – Enhancements for scene management and demo shot recording.
• AI behavior updates – NPCs such as scientists and wolves have been improved for a more realistic and engaging experience.
• Visual upgrades – Animations and materials have been optimized for better overall media representation.

Get Ready for the Lunar New Year in Rust

This update not only brings exciting festive content but also lays the groundwork for a brand-new Rust experience with Primitive Mode. Whether you’re collecting exclusive items or gearing up for siege warfare, there’s plenty to look forward to.