Rust isn't just about survival. It's about constant movement: events regularly occur on the map that bring the game to life—from spawning ships and patrol helicopters to global campaigns like Kick Drops and Twitch Drops . This guide contains all the Rust events, divided into categories.
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1. Online events: Twitch Drops and Kick Drops
| Name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kick Drops | November 14–24, 2025 (01:00–03:59 MSK) | Facepunch x Kick collaboration . Earn exclusive skins for watching Rust streams on the Kick platform. |
| Twitch Drops | Regularly, every 1-2 months | Stream Rust on Twitch with the “Drops Enabled” tag enabled to receive exclusive skins. |
Both rewards programs allow you to earn items for free. Link Steam to your platform, watch streams, and claim items in the "Inventory" section.
2. Seasonal events
Facepunch traditionally runs seasonal events with unique mechanics, quests, and items. These events occur annually at the same time.
- The Christmas event runs from December 12th to January 2nd. Players receive gifts, festive skins, Christmas trees, and fireworks.
- Halloween is the end of October. Pumpkins, masks, zombies, rare items, and contests appear on the map.
- New Year's event – end of December, special mechanics of snowballs, gifts, and costumes.
- Summer events – themed costumes, balloons, sports activities.
3. Constant game events (spawn on a timer)
These events are part of Rust's core mechanics. They appear on the map at specific intervals or based on specific conditions.
| Event | Description | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Ship | Periodically appears near the shore and cruises around the island. On board are NPCs and rare loot. | — |
| Patrol Helicopter | A military helicopter attacks armed players. When destroyed, it drops loot in the wreckage. | — |
| Oil Rig | Two platforms (small and large) with NPCs and a Chinook call system to get a hack container. | Where to find diesel |
| Underwater Labs | Underwater laboratories with valuable loot and dangerous NPC scientists. Requires scuba gear. | Read more |
| Military Tunnels | A huge underground zone with radiation, turrets, and powerful NPCs. A great source of weapons. | Guide |
| Rocket Silo | A base with a silo and launch pad. High risk, but top-notch rewards. | How to loot |
| Launch Site (Cosmodrome) | One of the largest monuments. Requires radiation protection and a well-thought-out strategy. | Guide |
| Arctic Research Base | An icy location with technology, NPCs, and the opportunity to mine rare resources. | — |
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