Rust May 2024 update is now available to download on PC (Steam). According to the official Rust patch notes, the latest update brings significant changes to gameplay mechanics, weapon balancing, AI behavior, and various quality-of-life improvements, aiming to enhance player experience and combat dynamics.
Previously, a major update added balancing, gameplay changes, and a long list of bug fixes. Unfortunately, some players are still experiencing a number of issues while playing the game. Today’s Rust PC patch will fix a few of these issues.
Check out more details below.
Rust May 2024 Patch Notes – May 2, 2024
- Aimcone Reduction:
- Baseline aimcone modification with movement has been adjusted to promote strafing and dodging while tap firing, penalizing full auto.
- Aimcone curve modifiers for Custom SMG, SAP, and LR300 have been optimized for improved accuracy.
- Weapon and Attachment Updates:
- Burst mod duration reduced, holosight mesh optimized, and muzzle brake/boost negatives reduced for increased effectiveness.
- LR300 received adjustments to recoil, damage falloff, bullet velocity, and burst mode.
- Safezone Recyclers:
- Recycler cycle time increased and yield reduced in safezones, incentivizing risk-taking for higher rewards.
- Economic Changes:
- Various items’ crafting costs reduced, including HV Ammo, Torpedos, Incendiary Rockets, Drones, and HMLMG.
- External Structure Adjustments:
- Large external gates and walls placement time increased to promote strategic placement.
- Deployable wooden barricade size doubled for improved PvP dynamics.
- Bradley Changes:
- Bradley’s spawn rate tied to health percentage, with increased aggression and additional Heavy scientists.
- Door Controller and Electricity Improvements:
- Door controllers now unpair upon TC destruction, with simplified setup and additional inputs.
- Electricity components optimized for performance and bug fixes.
- Map and Event Adjustments:
- Launch site loot distribution optimized, underwater vision improved, and cargo ship event changes implemented for better accessibility and combat encounters.
- Viewmodel Renderers and AI Performance:
- Viewmodel renderers updated for smoother visuals, and AI performance issues addressed for enhanced server performance.
- Tech Tree and Cargo Ship Changes:
- Tech Tree progression modified with tax rates, and Cargo Ship event tweaked for improved understanding and combat dynamics.
- Harmony 2 and Effects Performance:
- Upgraded to Harmony 2.3 for enhanced modding capabilities, and impact effects optimized for smoother gameplay.
Download a free Rust patch on PC (Steam).
