Rust update 1.014.042 is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Rust console version 1.014.042 patch notes, the latest update improves performance at large bases, fixes Cargo Ship culling and server connection issues, balances Satchel Charge damage against vehicles, enhances Diving Mask visibility underwater, and resolves numerous gameplay, building, UI, and Community Server problems. Today’s Rust patch 1.014.042 also includes online stability and gameplay performance improvements.
Rust Console Update 1.14 Summary
- Improved performance for large bases with multiple Tool Cupboards.
- Fixed Cargo Ship culling, server connection issues, and several crashes.
- Balanced Satchel Charge damage against vehicles and improved Diving Mask visibility underwater.
- Resolved multiple building, vehicle, gameplay, and UI issues.
- Added new loading screens and Main Menu videos.
Rust Patch 1.014.042 Patch Notes – July 31, 2026
Improvements
- Improved performance for large bases with multiple Tool Cupboards.
- Reduced Satchel Charge damage against vehicles.
- Using the PS5 touchpad to enter Code Lock combinations no longer activates the player’s microphone.
- Improved underwater visibility while using Diving Masks.
- Added new loading screens.
- Added new Main Menu videos.
Major Changes
- Fixed players being culled on the Cargo Ship due to server-side checks.
- Resolved rare server connection failures caused by high server load.
- Fixed a softlock when a player dies while the On-Screen Keyboard is active.
- Removed an exploit that allowed deployables to be destroyed by clipping vehicles through walls.
- Fixed explosives being pushed through walls using a tricycle or sidecar motorcycle.
- Player SAM Sites no longer fire at grounded air vehicles.
- Fixed player collision and team state issues after being killed while sleeping.
- Synchronized weapon statistics between the Inventory and Crafting interfaces.
- Fixed the Minicopter fuel gauge updating correctly while flying.
- Test Generators, Salvaged Shelves, Mixing Tables, and Tool Cupboards now snap correctly to walls.
- High External Walls, Gates, and Planter Boxes now snap into place correctly.
- Players no longer become stuck inside foundations while building beneath themselves.
- Improved Skin Store tab switching performance.
- Fixed the Cave Bucket Lift dropping players during use.
- Player corpse bags now fall correctly after dying on the Cave Bucket Lift.
- Resolved multiple game crashes.
Minor Changes
- Fixed multiple texture issues at Bandit Camp.
- Xbox players can now view Gamercards from Player Skulls.
- Long “What’s New” messages now scroll correctly.
- The “No Respawn” icon now displays correctly near Oil Rigs.
- Players no longer die immediately after waking inside a Hot Air Balloon basket.
- Removed backend text from the Parachute hint.
- Ammunition counters now transfer correctly between inventory weapons and turrets.
- Fixed the Safe Zone hostile timer display.
- Reduced thirst gauge flashing while dehydrated.
- Fixed invisible Rowboat interiors while submerged.
- Rowboat splash effects no longer pass through terrain in rivers.
- Adjusted asset sizes in Radtown.
- Interacting with objects while mounted in an air vehicle no longer changes seat position.
- Players no longer clip through moving elevators.
- Adjusted crate placements in the Caves.
- Adjusted asset placements in the Underwater Labs.
- Fixed Cargo Ship exterior lighting behavior.
- Corpses wearing a Miner’s Hat no longer emit light.
- Improved the vehicle Code Lock interface.
- CCTV cameras now rotate correctly after being repositioned.
- Sleeping Bag placement now displays the correct placement limit message.
- Improved Homing Launcher ADS visuals.
- Player SAM Sites now rotate correctly while tracking aircraft.
- Scientist corpses now display the correct Combat Log localization.
- Fixed Attack Helicopter light desynchronization during nighttime events.
- Oxygen meters no longer remain on the HUD after removing a Diving Tank from the active backpack slot.
- Fairy Lights and Bulb Strings from the Exhibit DLC can continue being placed after switching held items.
- Adjusted LR300 idle animations to match the first-person version.
- Switching from the default Chainsaw to the Warhammer 40K skin no longer consumes all fuel.
- Krieg Hazmat Suits are now sortable in Industrial Conveyors.
- Warhammer 40K and Pilot DLC items can now be used as Vending Machine cost items.
- Fixed multiple decorative rock models.
- Applied multiple localization fixes.
- Applied multiple visual fixes.
Community Server Changes
- Admins can now destroy trees through the Entity Details menu.
- Fixed a Kit Machine cooldown bypass when players left and rejoined a server.
- Unread reports now display correctly when only one report exists.
- Adjusted player text censoring.
- Server names are now limited to 512 characters, including HTML color tags.
- Long Community Server names now scroll correctly in the Server List.
Previously, a major Rust update 1.011.021 added the new World 2.0 features, new cliffs, canyons, lakes, rivers, and desert oases. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players are experiencing several issues while playing the game. Today’s Rust patch 1.014.042 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Rust version 1.014.042 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
