? News from the world of Rust ?

Fresh details on the updates: new lighting DLC, reworked weapon sound ranges and more!

? DLC "Lighting Decor"

An add-on is coming soon that will expand the possibilities for base customization. The pack is filled with decorative and functional elements that will make your buildings more stylish and cozy. Here's what will be available:

Clothes mannequin - combines the functions of a cabinet and decoration, supports different poses.

• Garlands for creating atmospheric lighting.
• Bean bag chairs (fabric and leather) for coziness.
• Wall cabinet with lighting and through power supply.
• Fluorescent lamps for soft lighting.
• Electric table with integrated lamps.
• Tripod and wall mounted floodlights for work areas.
• Retro style pendant lamp.

  

According to preliminary data, the update will be released next week. This is one of the most meaningful DLCs for those who love decorating bases. A bit of irony: it seems that the developers were more carried away by releasing decorative sets than working on the main gameplay. Who knows, maybe one day we will see a paid DLC with a new color scheme for the sky or water ?

? Weapon sounds refinement

The plan is to increase the range of gunshot audibility. Now:

• Any weapon will be distinguishable from about 400 m (previously it was about 350 m).
• Powerful HMLMG, M249 machine guns and minigun - up to 600 m.
• LR and AK rifles - about 500 m.
• L96 and bolt-action rifle - up to 700 m.

This way, players will be able to spot shootouts in advance or, conversely, avoid them.

? Deep Sea Zone

The developers continue to work on a new ocean biome. Key points:

• Portals to enter the deep sea sector are added.
• Around the perimeter there is radiation and a rougher sea.
• There are hints of ghost ships and sunken islands with loot.

This zone will be part of the upcoming Naval Update and is actively being worked on.

? Corrections

• Fixed the operation of shelves on tugs.
• Fixed display of favorite servers.
• Fixed a bug with characters' eyes closed.
• Fixed zoomitem NRE crash.
• The Discord button in the settings started working.
• The number of stacks issued is limited (to prevent bugs).
• Barricades can now be correctly placed near the railroad tracks near the RT.

♻ Other changes

• Working on a new test island for quality control.
• Naval Update Development: AI for NPC ships, floating cities and other elements.
• Optimization of leaf displacement.
• Moved vClouds option to graphics settings.
• New chainsaw animation.
• Added a tooltip for the compass display function.
• Team sleeping bag icons now only show if you have the build privilege and a hammer.