Rust has expanded beyond its island skirmishes with a new naval feature that lets players assemble their own boats and take to the water. The update opens up oceanic exploration and combat, introducing far-flung locales like derelict ghost ships, drifting cityscapes and sun-soaked islands—but the seas are deliberately perilous.

  • Player-crafted vessels: Components and blueprints allow teams to build bespoke watercraft to transport people, gear and weaponry.
  • New ocean biomes: Coastal isles give way to a deep-sea zone populated by wrecks, floating cities and other points of interest for scavengers and raiders.
  • Naval combat mechanics: Expect mounted weapons, ship-to-ship clashes and the challenge of keeping vessels seaworthy under fire.
  • High-stakes exploration: The deeper waters offer richer rewards but present tougher threats and harsher conditions for unprepared crews.
  • Expanded PvP opportunities: Sea lanes create new choke points and raid targets, changing how groups contest territory and resources.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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