New Gen Guide – Rust is stepping into a bold new chapter with the New Gen Edition launching soon on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or about to dive into the chaos for the first time, there’s a lot happening with this upgradeโpricing, editions, early access, server info, and even a few launch-day warnings. Let’s break it all down, plain and simple.
๐ฎ Three Editions, One Choice to Make – New Gen Guide
If you’re picking up Rust Console for the first time on next-gen, youโll find three editions waiting for you:
- Standard Edition โ Comes with the red “Press Start” garage door skin.
- Deluxe Edition โ Includes public test branch (PTB) access, 1,100 Rust Coins, the green version of the “Press Start” skin, and the Technoir cosmetic set.
- Ultimate Edition โ Adds 4,600 Rust Coins, the blue garage door skin, Technoir set, and the exclusive Orionโs Fury L96 skin.
Pick the version that fits your playstyleโand wallet.
๐ Already Own Rust on Last Gen? Here’s How It Works
If youโre already playing Rust on old-gen Xbox, thereโs good news: your version gets upgraded to the corresponding New Gen edition for free. Own the Standard? You get the Standard. Same goes for Deluxe and Ultimate.
Important Note for Disc Owners (Xbox): Thereโs currently a glitch preventing the discount from showing for physical edition holders. The dev team is aware and working with Microsoft to fix itโno need to panic. Keep an eye on their Twitter/X feed for updates.
For PlayStation 5 users, the upgrade path is promisedโbut not yet live. Once it goes active, itโll work like Xbox: own the old-gen version, and youโll get the same New Gen version for free. Your skins, Rust Coins, and progress all carry over.
โ Burning Questions, Answered
Letโs tackle the biggest community questions in one go:
- Own the Cobalt Pack? Youโll get the Deluxe Edition for free.
- Dark Camo Pack with PTB Access? That access was for old-gen onlyโit wonโt transfer to New Gen.
- Game Sharing the Deluxe Edition? Youโll only get the base game. Coins, skins, and early access stay locked to the buyerโs account.
- Community Servers? Launching June 19th.
- Early Access Schedule? Weekly and monthly servers available. Monthly servers will have a longer first wipe cycle (June 19โJuly 31).
๐๏ธ Launch Dates & Access Windows
If youโre holding the Standard Edition, circle June 26th on your calendar. Thatโs when youโll be able to hop in. Here are some local times:
- UK: 10:00 AM
- Central Europe: 11:00 AM
- Eastern US: 5:00 AM
- Australia (East): 7:00 PM
For Deluxe and Ultimate owners, early access begins June 19th, with the same time rollout.
โ ๏ธ A Word of Warning: Launch Day Mayhem?
If youโve followed Rust Console from the beginning, you already knowโlaunch days arenโt always smooth. Past updates and wipes have often come with bugs, login issues, and hours of downtime.
This time wonโt be any different. Expect overloaded servers, connection issues, and maybe a bit of frustration. But since the devs (Double Eleven) are UK-based, launching at 10:00 AM gives them a full day to fix bugs on the fly. So if the gameโs a mess in the morning, donโt worryโstability should improve fast.
๐ฆ๏ธ Whatโs New in the Game?
A lot. Here’s what we know is coming to the New Gen edition, straight from community updates:
- Hot Air Balloons
- Parachutes
- SAM Sites
- Scrap Helicopters
- Airwolf Vendor
- Dynamic Weather
- Bigger Maps (up to 3.5k)
- 100+ Population Servers
- Early PTB Updates and Surprise Features Likely
And for server hosts, Nitro is now officially partnering to support Rust community servers on console.
๐ On Cheating and Anti-Cheat
While thereโs been no public statement yet about new anti-cheat tools, one message is clear: if you’re cheating now, donโt bring it into New Gen. Thereโs a clean slate here. Treat it with respectโor risk losing access altogether.
๐จ Final Thoughts: Brace Yourself
Rust Console New Gen is a massive step forwardโbut it’s not without its hiccups. Free upgrades, early access chaos, and a load of new features are all colliding in June.
If youโre jumping in early, be patient. And if youโre holding out for launch day, make sure to grab your preferred edition and clear a few hoursโbecause once it works, Rust will be back in all its unforgiving, explosive glory.