Rust Force Wipe 2024 Schedule: When Console and PC Server Times Wipe

If there is one thing that every new player of Rust should be aware of, is that there are server wipes to reset the game and give new players the chance to not get completely rolled by veterans. Knowing when the server wipes are critical for all Rust players.

Why is that the case? Well if you are playing Rust, you will want to know when servers are at their freshest so you can have the opportunity to be on the same playing field as everyone else. So whether you are playing on a console or PC, we have compiled a list of dates when the Rust servers will wipe.

When Is The Next Rust Wipe

The next Rust wipe is scheduled to take place on September 26, 2024 for the Console version of Rust.

When Are The Rust Server Wipes

Rust has a pretty clear schedule on when their servers will wipe, so players can plan ahead for these forced wipes. Below we've provided a list of the upcoming wipe dates for Rust in 2024 on both PC and Console.

Rust Wipe Schedule On PC in 2024

If you're a Rust player on PC, the servers will wipe every first Thursday of the month.

Below are the upcoming dates for forced Rust PC wipes in 2024:

• January 4th, 2024
• February 1st, 2024
• March 7th, 2024
• April 4th, 2024
• May 2nd, 2024
• June 6th, 2024
• July 4th, 2024
• August 1st, 2024
• September 5th, 2024
• October 3rd, 2024
• November 7th, 2024
• December 5th, 2024

Rust Console Wipe Schedule in 2024

If you are a console player, your Rust wipe schedule is a little different. Double 11 has confirmed that Rust Console Edition server wipes happen on the last Thursday of every month.

Below is a list of all forced server wipes in 2024 for Rust Console Edition:

• January 25th, 2024
• February 29th, 2024 (Leap Year)
• March 28th, 2024
• April 25th, 2024
• May 30th, 2024
• June 27th, 2024
• July 25th, 2024
• August 29th, 2024
• September 26th, 2024
• October 31st, 2024
• November 28th, 2024
• December 26th, 2024

What Is A Rust Server Wipe

Essentially, a Rust server wipe is a hard reset on the game. Rust is a survival game where players build up resources to give themselves a better chance to survive. From weapons to your base, everything has to be crafted

The longer a server lasts, the more established veterans become and the more difficult it becomes for new players to enter the game. Newer players will be running around naked with a rock while veterans will snipe them a mile away from their full metal and stone base. Rust updates the game by wiping the servers to prevent this imbalance from lasting too long.

Buildings, loot, and weapons all get wiped away during a forced server wipe. The only thing that carries over is blueprints, which help players craft items. This gives players some sense of progression as they play the game even after a wipe.

What is a Rust BP wipe

There are rare occasions where a server wipe will include blueprints. This is often referred to as a "Rust BP wipe".

If you're wondering why they do this, well here's your answer straight from the horse's developer's mouth: "we will avoid wiping them [Blueprints] as much as possible but in some cases it might be needed to maintain the stability of the game. If this is the case we will let you know beforehand."

Both developers at Facepunch and Double 11 will normally announce any BP Wipes ahead of time to give players a heads-up of the impending change. But sometimes this might only be a few days in advance.

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