Rust has received a new update today April 6, 2023, and here is the complete list of changes and fixes. Todayโs update focuses on adjusting the map markers, the computer UI, and the introduction of pings. Ping is a new system to help players effectively communicate with their teammates when using reconnaissance tools like cameras, drones, and binoculars. Letโs check out todayโs update patch notes for Rust.
Rust 6 April Update Patch Notes
Rust's monthly update and map wipe are live!
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More map makers, pings, double saddles, along with the usual fixes and improvements.https://t.co/JijhSQPqN0 pic.twitter.com/a0bjh4Ga9e
— Rust (@playrust) April 6, 2023
Map Markers
- The maximum amount of markers increases to 5 and a new set of controls to help you store useful information along with your map.
- Placing more markers is as simple as using the RMB as normal, and markers are deleted in the same way.
- ย If you have reached the maximum number of markers (5 by default), you will need to delete another marker to make room.
- To edit a marker, simply click on it with the LMB and use the controls that pop up.
- ย You can select from multiple colors and icons as well as add a label. The label will be slimmed down to three characters when displayed on the compass.
- If you are the leader of a team, all of your teammates will see all of your markers, as well as their own.
Pings
- Pings is a new system to help you more effectively communicate with your teammates when using reconnaissance tools like cameras, drones, and binoculars.
- While using any of those items (and holding down RMB when using the binoculars), you can double tap (KEYBIND) to pop down a ping. All of your teammates will see this ping, even if you are not the team leader.
- Single-tapping the ping key will place a contextual ping when possible.
- Double-pressing the ping key will place a red hostile ping, designed to represent danger.
- You can also hold the ping key down to access a radial menu with all of the ping options in case you need more flexibility.
- Single-tapping while looking at a ping will cancel it, otherwise, the ping will expire in 10 seconds.
Double Horse Saddle
- The new double saddle item lets two players mount and ride a horse. This is in addition to the old single-seater saddle.
- Wild horses spawn with a single-seater saddle and you can swap it for a double-seater via the horse radial menu if you have the required saddle item (and the other way around!).
- Both saddle items are available for purchase from the stablemaster or via crafting.
World Model Refresh
- You will be able to tell if you have dropped HV, Incendiary, or Normal Rockets.
- ย The world model refreshes new world models that have been created for the different types of shotgun shells.
Some of the items that have had a world model refresh are:
- Road Sign Gloves
- Snap Trap
- High-Velocity Rocket
- Incendiary Rocket
- Shotgun Ammo
Computer Station UI
- You can now use arrow keys or mouse wheels to switch between selected entities.
- The UI will now show the health of the entity you’re currently controlling.
- We have an existing console variable – vehicleDismountHoldTime – that can be set to a value above zero to enable hold-to-dismount on vehicles.
- This can be used if you’re remote-controlling a drone at the computer station. Setting it even to something small like 0.2 seconds can be a simple way to avoid accidentally dismounting and crashing your drone.
Rust's monthly map wipe & update will be released this Thursday at 19:00 BST / 14:00 ET
Update includes:
-Upgraded Map Markers
-Ping System
-Double Horse Saddle
-Floating Containers
-Easter Event
-Various Fixes & Improvements pic.twitter.com/vb90xvqBFa— Rust (@playrust) April 4, 2023
Improvements & Fixes Highlights
Alt-click to ignore loot
- Alt-click inventory items to ignore loot containers
Computer station UI
- Health bar, key controls, hold-to-dismount
Floating Single Items
- When you destroy the subs and boats, storage drops single items in a floating container
Vending Machine Genetics
- Vending machines and the marketplace now display plant genetics
Steam Nickname Fix
- Team UI will use Steam nicknames
Rust is available on ย PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows,
