The survival hit Rust finally has a release date for the console version and lists various editions that you can pre-order. Additionally, the developers have released a long gameplay trailer.
When is Rust coming to consoles? The release date for the console version is May 21, 2021. Fans won’t have to wait long before they can embark on the mysterious island.
There is also a new gameplay video where you can see the various features and the console controls of Rust while a base is being raided. You can watch the gameplay on PS4 in the following video:
For which consoles is Rust coming? Rust is coming to PS4 and Xbox One, which is the last console generation.
Lucky owners of a PS5 and Xbox Series X / S will likely be able to play the game via backward compatibility.
Will there be a beta? Yes, and it is already running. You will get access automatically if you pre-order the Rust Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition.
You can find all information about the beta and its contents in our article.
Will there be crossplay? According to the news site thesixthaxis.com, there will be crossplay between Xbox One and PS4. However, this information is based on a leak.
Pre-order Rust for PS4 and Xbox One
If you’re already really excited about the game, you can already pre-order it for PS4 and Xbox. You can do this on the official Rust site as well as in the respective online stores of the consoles. You have the following editions to choose from:
Rust Standard Edition (€50) includes the base game and the pre-order bonus “Future Weapons and Tools Packs.”
Rust Day One Physical Edition (€50) has the same content as the Standard Edition, it is just a physical version.
Rust Deluxe Edition (€60) gives you:
- 3 days of early access
- a “welcome pack” worth €10
- the pre-order bonus “Future Weapons and Tools Packs”
- access to the closed beta
- access to the “staging branch” – this is a test version of Rust with the latest updates
Rust Ultimate Edition (€80) includes all the bonuses of the Deluxe Edition and additionally:
- a larger version of the welcome pack
- 1100 Rust coins worth €10
- an “elite combat” skin pack
Will you pre-order Rust for consoles? Or do you prefer to play the survival hit on your PC? Let us know in the comments.
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