By Vwsurfer The Rust October 2024 update brings a lot of exciting new features, focusing on terrain and weaponry, which adds to the strategic depth of the game. Here’s a breakdown of the main additions:
Cliffs & Rock Formations:
The introduction of cliffs and new rock formations across the map changes the landscape significantly. These new features provide more cover and tactical options in combat scenarios, allowing for creative base designs that can be more secure or hidden within these natural structures. Players can use the cliffs for ambushes or to gain higher ground, which is crucial in gunfights. Although, whilst this update is good in many ways, it also lacks in others. For players who wish to build big bases to house a large clan, they might struggle to find the perfect spot due to most flat plains being littered with small rock formations that make it difficult to build over at times.
High Caliber Revolver:
The new weapon adds a heavier punch to the revolver category. This weapon could be particularly useful for players looking for something with stopping power without resorting to more advanced firearms. Some are not so keen to have a new revolver in-game, with many saying that there are enough already. The main difference about this gun is the ammo used. Using 5.56 rifle ammo and having 65 damage statistic, it is a very dangerous weapon to get your hands on early on in wipe. With headshots doing 130 damage, you are capable of killing your enemy within one shot.
Radtown:
The addition of Radtown introduces a new, irradiated zone, offering new loot opportunities but with the challenge of radiation and dangerous other players. It’s a fresh environment that invites exploration, resource gathering, and potential PvP engagements. Radtown was around back near the beginning of the games release but was removed due to the developers wanting to make it better. These towns are fun, new, and improved monuments to explore when venturing in Rust.
With these changes, both new players and veterans can expect fresh tactical experiences and more dynamic gameplay. It seems designed to keep the experience exciting by adding new layers of complexity.