Rust November Update Adds New Weapon, 'Casino' Train Carriage

The November patch for the PvP survival game Rust brings a couple of new additions to the open world, as well as the usual bug fixes. Considered by many to be one of the most brutal survival games around, Facepunch Studios' release is well known for having a cavalcade of players with itchy trigger fingers, not to mention an environment that could just as easily wipe out newcomers. While this may be off-putting to some, the unforgiving gameplay elements have made it a sleeper success in the genre.

Given how tough it can be to survive, there are a lot of tips for playing Rust, especially for beginners. The opening portions of the game are particularly nasty, with players waking up completely naked on an island potentially swarming with bloodthirsty users who'd sooner kill than form an alliance. Even without other people to contend with, the world is inhabited by vicious wildlife, and it can only take a moment for newbies to succumb to an attack. And that's if they don't dehydrate or starve to death first.

It's this brutality that gives the game its appeal, and the developer is consistently putting out patches to implement new ideas and items. In November's update, Rust sees another weapon added to the title, a new sidearm called the Prototype 17. Not only is it a "deadly" pistol that has a magazine capacity of 18, it can also fire in three-round bursts, because the game isn't hard enough as it is. Alongside this, there's also a new train carriage, which is suitable for those who want to relax with some gambling. The caboose contains a poker table, two slot machines, and a new blackjack computer which can "handle 1-3 players." The update also removes the game's Halloween features.

Of course, like all good Rust updates that have rolled out in the past, this one also comes with a number of bug fixes and quality-of-life changes. This doesn't mean the game is any less difficult. In fact, September's patch came with a new, yet thankfully optional, "Hardcore Mode," for those that are really a glutton for punishment.

Though Rust is undoubtedly offers an unrelenting experience, it's also a survival game with a lot of replay value. With its crafting mechanics and ability to team up with friends to increase safety, its difficulty can be forgiven once players manage to make progress. Then again, it's probably its brutal nature that keeps players coming back for more.

The full patch notes are as follows: