Rust Unveils Major Update with Improved Cooking, Farming

Rust's latest update, dubbed The Crafting Update, introduces a range of exciting new features that significantly enhance player creativity and survival strategies. One of the standout additions is the culinary workbench, allowing players to venture into the world of gastronomy by grilling chicken legs and enjoying them with a shot of Siberian vodka. Crafting these dishes requires specific recipes, and successfully preparing them can grant stat boosts and gameplay-enhancing modifiers, adding a strategic layer to meal preparation.

For those interested in sustainable farming, the update introduces chicken coops where players can raise chickens and chicks. These birds have four essential needs: Hunger, Thirst, Love, and Sunlight. Failing to meet any of these needs can lead to the demise of the birds. Additionally, chicken meat obtained from these coops will spoil over time unless stored in a functioning refrigerator, with timers on food items to indicate their freshness.

Players with a penchant for sweets will be thrilled to discover wild beehives scattered among the trees. Extracting honeycombs requires careful handling and relocation to player-crafted hives made from wooden boxes. Interacting with bees can be hazardous, necessitating protective gear, water dousing, or even the use of flamethrowers to fend off stings. The update also introduces a novel weapon, the Bee Grenade, which, upon shattering, releases three swarms of aggressive bees, compelling players to seek immediate safety.

The engineering workbench has undergone a significant redesign, now boasting a separate tech tree dedicated to plumbing and electricity. This enables players to construct complex automated systems and even factories, revolutionizing the gameplay experience. Furthermore, the developers have introduced premium servers that are exclusively accessible to players whose Rust inventory holds a value of at least $15. This initiative is designed to create a more secure and enjoyable environment by filtering out cheaters and disruptive elements, ensuring a smoother experience for dedicated Rust enthusiasts.