OBJECTIVE:

The objective of Rust is to survive in the wilderness using gathered or stolen materials. They must successfully manage their hunger, thirst, and health or risk dying. While there are bears and wolves, given the game is multiplayer-only, the primary threat is other players. Combat uses firearms and primitive weapons, such as bows. In addition, attack helicopters, a type of non-player character, occasionally fly around attacking heavily-armed players, though they can be taken down with persistence. The game features crafting, though initially, only limited options are offered. To stay protected, players must build bases or join clans with others to improve their survivability, with raiding being commonplace and usually done by large clans.