The survival MMO Rust has finally released its first trailer for the upcoming console version for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. At the same time, the first players received their closed beta access. We show how Rust looks on console and how you can sign up for the beta.
How do I participate in the beta? If you want to test the survival MMO Rust on PS4 and Xbox One, you can simply register on the official website of the console version of Rust. Scroll down and enter your details. You then have a chance to be invited to the test.
The first invitations to the closed beta were sent out on March 1, 2021 (via Twitter). Allegedly, there is no way to guarantee an invitation. You must sign up and then hope. The beta is also under an NDA, meaning the content cannot be shared publicly.
According to initial reports, the beta should also work on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, although not reliably and possibly with more bugs. The finished version will run on the new consoles via backward compatibility.
Here is the trailer: Along with the launch of the beta, the developers released a new trailer. It gives a first glimpse of what to expect in Rust on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
Rust beta on PS4 and Xbox One is running – leaks show gameplay
What’s in the beta? Since the beta is under NDA, there are currently few reports about its contents. However, some players have leaked gameplay and possible changes to the PC version.
The Twitter channel Rust Polls & News has been sharing screenshots and recordings from the beta that were sent to it (via Twitter) since the beta release. It also analyzes these contents and has thus come up with the following contents and changes:
- the beta apparently includes the entire map of Rust with all contents
- the graphics are somewhat less detailed compared to PC in order to ensure better FPS values
- Fire, for example, looks less detailed but sounds the same, so veterans can still recognize it
- the UI has been slightly changed, the equipment slots are now above the menu for better controller control. The crafting menu has also been adapted for this
- the screen turns red when you die
The channel has already leaked two short gameplay clips that we have included here for you:
When will Rust be released on PS4 and Xbox One? So far there is no official release date for the console version. However, Rust has now received an ESRB rating for PS4 and Xbox One and is thus one important step closer to release.
We also cannot yet say exactly how long the beta will last and whether there will be an open beta before release. What is certain so far is that Rust is expected to be released in 2021 on PS4 and Xbox One. After the game saw a major boost at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, many users are now looking forward to playing Rust on their platform.
