Rust — November 2025 Update (Naval) + Warhammer 40,000 DLC: What's New and Where to Play
Updated: October 2025. We expect the main patch to be released in November 2025; the test is already available on the stage branch.
Briefly about the main thing
- Key elements of Naval are already available on the stage branch: modular boats, deep sea, floating cities, ghost ships, and scientist patrol boats.
- Changes are being made to air transport and interaction with flares.
- The Warhammer 40,000 DLC is getting ready for release, bringing new cosmetics and items. For more details and an analysis, check out our article: Rust × Warhammer 40,000 – What's in the New DLC .
Naval Update: What's Already Been Seen in Test
Main features
- Modular boats : hull + power module + deck elements, combat configuration is possible.
- Deep Sea : A new zone beyond the familiar map with increased risks and rewards.
- Floating Cities : Compact clusters of interest on the water, vendors/content depend on the build.
- Ghost ships : events and rare loot, threat variability.
- Scientists' Patrol Boats : Active AI patrols, dynamic combat on the water.
| Component | What is this | Practical benefits | Status on stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modular boats | Water transport constructor from sections | Adaptation for farming, PVP, and long-range raids | Available |
| Deep Sea | Zone beyond the edge of the map, increased risks | Rare events, unique loot | Available |
| Floating cities | Clusters of POIs on water | Loot routes, encounters, risk/reward | Partially |
| Ghost ships | Events at sea | Rare loot, PVE/PVP scenes | Test |
| Scientists' patrol boats | AI activity on water | Living Sea, challenges for farm routes | Available |
Air transport balance and flares
The testing phase includes adjustments to the interaction between aircraft, flares, and MANPADS. Below is a summary of what is already being discussed and finalized at the stage.
| Technique | Change | What does it affect? | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minicopter | Slot/mechanics for flairs | Countermeasure against homing missiles | Open Skies Survival Balance |
| Clan helicopter | Flare support | Protection on routes to raids | Fewer one-shot situations |
| Attack helicopter | Restrictions on passenger manual throwing of flairs | Reducing abuse by the crew | Pilot/Defense Systems Role Rebalance |
| Balloon | Engine shutdown to reset the grip | Tactical countermeasure against missiles | Delay in activation after stopping |
The bottom line for the meta: Flares remain an important countermeasure, but their use is becoming more meaningful and less prone to abuse. Piloting and timing are becoming increasingly important.
Warhammer 40,000: Death Korps of Krieg DLC – What's Included
A cosmetic pack based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe is expected to arrive separately from the game patch. We've covered its contents and features in detail here: Rust × Warhammer 40,000 – What's in the New DLC .
| Element | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Krieg protective suit | The appearance of a typical hazmat with a gas mask and overcoat | Skin |
| Krieg's Backpack | Death Korps-themed field backpack | Skin/Item |
| Krieg's Chainsword | A chainsaw skin with brutal visuals | Tool skin |
| Krieg's Shotgun | Warhammer 40,000-themed firearm skin | Weapon skin |
| Krieg storage containers | Two Krieg style storage barrels | Skin for storage |
This set is designed for fans of the universe and those who want to stand out online with a recognizable visual style. It pairs well with dark bases, industrial, and militaristic builds.
How to test Naval on stage
- Switch to the Staging branch on Steam for Rust.
- Log in to a test server or single session.
- For deep sea, use server/developer utility commands if they are available in the build.
Example of auxiliary commands for a local test or server with rights:
ent spawn assets/content/vehicles/boats/modular_boat.prefab ent spawn assets/content/vehicles/boats/rhib/rhib.prefab # Дополнительные команды зависят от билда и прав на сервереSome builds support entering the deep sea zone through special points. If your server has a command, check the server description for it.
Where to play: our servers
We're preparing the infrastructure for Naval and actively monitoring the stage updates to ensure a smooth update. Join us for the next wipe:
Go to the website and select a server
FAQ
When will the main Naval patch be released?
Is it worth preparing separate bases for Naval?
Do I need to purchase the Warhammer DLC to access the Naval content?
If you're a server administrator testing a build, monitor log messages, plugin compatibility, and the load on coastal clusters. Players are advised to update clients, check their cache, and free up space for new assets.
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