Rust
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About Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust now enters its 13th year of continued expansion and has had over 395 content updates, with a guaranteed content patch every month.
Session Length
Long sessions — expect 180+ minute campaigns
Heavy focus on long-term base building and persistent server wipes.
Who Is This For?
Designed for friends who want to play together. Best when you can dedicate a full evening — this one rewards longer sessions. If your group enjoys tension, problem-solving, and staying alive together, this is your game.
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| Platform | Edition | Online | Couch | Split-screen | LAN | Drop-in | Campaign | Group | Online max | Local max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | legacy | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| macOS | legacy | Supported | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
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- Crossplay hasn't been confirmed yet.
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Does Rust have co-op?
Yes. Rust supports online co-op across the listed platform/edition versions.
How many players can play Rust together?
The co-op party size for Rust has not been verified on Co-Op Now yet.
Does Rust support crossplay?
Crossplay support for Rust has not been confirmed on Co-Op Now.
What kind of game is Rust?
Rust is a Survival game best suited for long co-op sessions (~180 minutes).
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