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Rust update overhauled a player model used for almost 10 years

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Published Oct 20, 2026 · 11:24 UTCPosted on Steam Jun 4, 2026 · 17:44 UTC

GameRust

VersionNot named

PostedJun 4 · 17:44 UTC

SourceSteam announcement

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Notes that appeared in the Steam announcements of Rust on Jun 4, 2026, said the player model had been overhauled from the ground up. The post said the old model had served for almost 10 years. The update also added a Ballistic Armour set, a new top-tier armour set that cannot be crafted and has to be found. The full list is in the Steam announcement.1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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the day the post appeared in the Steam announcementsJun 4, 2026Our database
the gameRustOur database
the player model changeoverhauled the player model from the ground upSteam, announcement for Rust ↗
how long the old player model was usedalmost 10 yearsSteam, announcement for Rust ↗
the new armour setwe're adding a new top-tier armour set to RustSteam, announcement for Rust ↗
the armour set's name and protectionThe Ballistic Armour set offers increased protection over existing craftable alternativesSteam, announcement for Rust ↗
how the armour set is obtainedIt cannot be crafted. If you want your hands on it, you'll need to find it.Steam, announcement for Rust ↗