Facepunch Studios has revealed the details for the next update to its popular online game Rust. The British game developer shared what November will bring to the sandbox survival game, including the addition of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), fully procedural military bases, and more.
One of Rust's more exciting additions comes in the form of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems that will be parked by the new Desert Military Base monuments. While these vehicles are not drivable in the game, they can be used to create devastating damage to your enemies. The MLRS can be set up to fire rockets at almost any target, except safe zones. These rockets will deal heavy damage to enemy bases and even more damage to any unprotected target - looking at you zerg hordes.
These MLRS can produce a devastating barrage of up to 12 rockets to an enemy and while they can be countered by SAM sites it would take three to completely fend off a full attack. To use these rockets, players will need an MLRS aiming module, which can be found in locked hackable crates, and MLRS rockets that are found in elite, APC, and attack helicopter crates. Once the required materials are obtained, they will need to be inserted into the MLRS in a Desert Base. Each fire will require a ten-minute cooldown afterwards.
Along with the MLRS, the November update adds fully procedural military bases that will contain the MLRS equipment. These bases will be different on every server, every server wipe. Each will have a few points of entry, regular loot, and some resistance in the form of Scientists. The update, which hits the game just a few weeks after another big update, also adds undo and redo support for painting, Marketplace search, and the ability to use hand gestures whilst crouching. Full details can be found on the developer's website.
Later in November, the annual Charitable Rust will take place. This community-run Rust charity tournament will run from November 20-21 and will include a special edition of Twitch drops. Having raised over $500,000for various charities, this year all proceeds will go to Preemptive Love, a charity that helps in countries of conflict with food, water, medical care, and much more.
Plus, before all the fun of this update fully kicks in, there is still time to enter Rust’s first in-game pumpkin carving competition. The contest closes on November 7.