Rust’s Premium Servers Are Now Live

Facepunch Studios has just launched Premium Servers on Rust. This is an experimental new feature designed to improve the Rust multiplayer experience by filtering out cheaters, as much as possible, and providing a better experience for legit players. This update introduces a new access requirement based on Steam inventory value, ****allowing only players with a certain level of investment in the game to join these exclusive servers.

In this article, we’ll explain what Premium Servers are, how they work, how to enable the feature on your server, and what this means for the Rust community.

What Are Premium Servers in Rust?

Premium Servers are a new type of official server that deny access to players who do not meet a specific inventory value requirement. The goal is to create a cheaters free environment where only legit Rust players can participate.

Features of Premium Servers:

• Access Requirement: Players must have a Steam inventory value of $15 or more in Rust-related items.
• Improved Anti-Cheat Environment: By requiring a financial commitment, the likelihood of cheaters creating new accounts is reduced.
• Includes All Tradeable Rust Items: Skins, building skin packs, hazmat skins, and other Permanent Store purchases count toward the inventory value.
• Experimental Phase: The system is being tested to evaluate its impact on game balance and community engagement.

How to Access Rust Premium Servers

If you’re looking to play on these exclusive servers, here’s how you can qualify:

1. Check Your Inventory Value: Make sure that your Rust Steam inventory is valued at $15 or more.
2. Eligible Items: Any tradeable Rust items (or building skins) count toward this value.
3. Join a Premium Server: If you meet the requirements, you’ll be able to enter a higher-quality environment.

To check your inventory value, you can visit the Steam Community Market or third-party websites that track item pricing.

Why Did Facepunch Introduce This System?

Rust has been having a big problem with cheaters, especially on public servers where ban evasion is common. With the introduction of Premium Servers, Facepunch is testing a new method to curb cheaters by requiring players to have a financial status in the game.

Potential Benefits of Premium Servers:

• Reduces Cheaters: Accounts banned for cheating often create new ones, but a financial barrier makes it less appealing.
• Encourages Long-Term Players: Players who invest in their inventory are less likely to risk bans or exploit the system.

Will Premium Servers Become the Standard?

At the moment, Premium Servers are in an experimental phase. If successful, Facepunch may expand the system.

However, concerns remain about accessibility for new players and whether a paywall limits the Rust experience. Community feedback will play a major role in determining the future of these servers.

How to Enable Premium Servers as a Server Owner

If you’re a Rust server owner and want to enable the Premium Servers system, you can do it by setting typing the following command in the server’s console:

server.premium 1

Once this setting is applied, your server will require players to meet the $15 Rust Steam inventory value requirement to join. This helps ensure a cheat-free environment and a better experience for legitimate players.

Final Thoughts: Is This a Game-Changer for Rust?

The introduction of Premium Servers could mark a significant shift in Rust’s scene. While it remains to be seen how effective they are in reducing cheating, they provide a new option for players looking for a more controlled environment.

If you’re already invested in Rust and own eligible items, it’s worth trying out a Premium Server to see how it compares to traditional servers.

What do you think about this new feature? Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts!