Changelog
Last updated: Jan 4, 2026
Major Update: Rust & Rivalry (2.5.0) - 04/01/2026
Winter is here and the wild just got wilder! Sprint through the snow-dusted wilderness, unleash devastating charged attacks, and unwrap festive surprises in this massive winter update. With new diamond gear, fierce bears, deadly bows, and a gorgeous autumn reskin, Rust & Rivalry brings intense combat and stunning visuals to your survival journey!
New Skins
Show off your style with 7 stunning new skins crafted by our talented community! From fierce predators to mystical flames, these skins let you stand out in the wilderness. Got a design idea? Share it in our Discord and join the next skin contest!
Credits: Kevin Lan
New Features
- Stamina & Sprinting: Outrun danger or chase down prey with the new stamina-based sprinting system!
- Charged Attacks: Hold to charge devastating attacks with every weapon type—deal massive damage at the cost of stamina!
- Diamond Gear Tier: Forge the ultimate armor and weapons with the brand-new diamond tier!
- Damage Numbers: Watch your enemies' health melt with satisfying numerical damage indicators!
- Winter Festive Event: Unwrap gifts scattered across the wild and claim exclusive winter rewards!
- Bears: Beware! Ferocious bears now roam the wilderness—approach with caution!
- Bows & Arrows: Master ranged combat with powerful bows and a variety of arrows!
- New Weapons: Slice through enemies with swift daggers or crush them with the mighty mace!
- Teammates on Map: Never lose your party—see your teammates' locations on the minimap!
- View Other Tribes: Scout the competition and see other tribes' stats while managing your own!
- Discord Invite Links: Share your tribe's Discord server directly from the game!
- Fullscreen Button: Immerse yourself completely with easy fullscreen access!
Combat & Balance
- New Attack Animations: Enjoy fluid combat with fresh attack animations featuring stunning VFX!
- Weapon Balancing: All weapons have been rebalanced for fairer, more strategic gameplay!
UI & Visuals
- New Server Select UI: Choose your battleground with a sleek, redesigned server selection screen!
- New Loading Screen: Get hyped with our beautiful new loading screen design!
- Autumn Asset Reskin: The wilderness gets a stunning makeover with gorgeous autumn-themed textures!
Bug Fixes and Performance
- Squashed numerous bugs to ensure smoother gameplay!
- Optimized performance for faster load times and buttery-smooth action!
Gear up, charge your attacks, and dominate the wild—the Rust & Rivalry update is here!
Major Update: Tribes & Sieges (2.0.0) - 14/04/2025
Buckle up, wilders—epic battles and legendary loot await! We’re unleashing Tribes for unstoppable teamwork, a haunting new foe in Zorren’s Ghost, and a treasure trove of skins, trails, traps, and goodies. Get ready to build smarter, fight harder, and strut your stuff—this update’s got it all!
New Skins
Feast your eyes on 18 jaw-dropping new skins—fresh from the wild imaginations of our community! From fierce to funky, these looks are yours to rock. Want your own design immortalized? Join our Discord and jump into the next skin contest!
Credits: Cambac & Kevin Lan
New Trails
Blaze your own path with 20 electrifying new trails! Leave a dazzling mark wherever you roam. Got a trail idea? Hop into our Discord and join the next contest!
Credits: Kevin Lan
New Features
- Tribes: Rally your crew and storm the wild as an unstoppable tribe!
- Siege Weapons: Unleash chaos with new siege weapons—catapults, ballistas, and more!
- Teaming: Link up with your friends for epic co-op chaos, share, fight, win!
- Floor Tiles: Pave your path to glory with slick new building tiles!
- Chests: Stash your haul in chests, keep your loot locked tight!
- Bear Trap: Snap foes in half with this sneaky, toothy trap!
- Skins & Trails Shop: Flash some gems for epic skins and dazzling trails!
- Gems: Snag these shiny new gems and spend ‘em like a boss!
- Zorren’s Ghost: Every 3 nights after Zorren falls, this spooky specter haunts the wild, face it if you dare!
- Helmet of Zorren’s Ghost: Craft this eerie helm with an Ancient Fragment from Zorren’s Ghost, power awaits!
- Collectable Flowers: Pluck these beauties from the wild, nature’s calling!
- Building Grid System: Snap your builds into place with precision, perfection guaranteed!
- Balance Leveling System: Climb the ranks smoother with our revamped leveling, fair and fierce!
Bug Fixes and Performance
- Squashed numerous bugs to ensure smoother gameplay!
- Optimized performance for faster load times and buttery-smooth action!
Gear up, charge your attacks, and dominate the wild—the Rust & Rivalry update is here!
Major Update: A New Look (1.5.0) - 02/03/2025
Get ready for a fresh coat of paint and some epic new action! We’ve revamped the game with a slick new look, added immersive sounds, and unleashed a tougher boss fight. This update also brings faster gameplay, smoother performance, and more control. Here’s the rundown of what’s new and improved:
New Skins
Two new skins have been added to the game! These awesome designs—Skeleton and Copper Bot—were crafted by talented members of our community. Want to see your own skin in the game? Join our Discord community and participate in the upcoming skin contest!
Credits: "Skeleton" by Netherrave and "Copper Bot" also by Netherrave.
New Features
- Say goodbye to HTML—our UI is now fully canvas-based for a smoother, more dynamic experience.
- Hear the action come alive with brand-new sound effects!
- Customize your controls with the shiny new keybinds settings—play your way.
- Face off against a revamped boss fight pattern—more challenging, more thrilling!
- Take the fight to the enemy with the new auto-attack button—no more manual spam!
- Start strong with 5 seconds of invincibility on spawn—perfect for getting your bearings.
Improvements and Adjustments
- Redesigned the UI from the ground up for a cleaner, more intuitive layout.
- Reduced building cooldowns—construct your empire faster!
- Sped up item drop-down functionality—grabbing loot is now lightning-quick.
- Tweaked gameplay with various improvements and balance adjustments.
- Boosted game performance—say goodbye to lag, even in the deep forest!
- Enhanced performance with behind-the-scenes tweaks for a seamless adventure.
Bug Fixes
- Squashed pesky bugs with a round of fixes to keep things running smoothly.
- Fixed the reconnection issue—no more getting stuck offline.
Dive in, crank up the volume, and take on the chaos—enjoy the update!
Minor Festive Update: Merry Christmas! (1.1.0) - 24/12/2024
Celebrate the holiday season with our exciting new update! We've added festive content, introduced new features, and implemented various improvements to enhance your experience. Here’s everything you need to know:
New Features
- Experience the magic of Christmas with gifts and holiday-themed textures.
- Say hello to the new addition in the wild: Bears!
- Discover two new powerful weapons and items: the Ice Sword, Ice Spear and Santa Hat, perfect for the winter battlefields.
- Bring the festive spirit to life with beautiful new Christmas decorations.
Improvements and Adjustments
- Reduced apple tree and christmas berry bush regeneration speed.
- Increased the lifespan of deathboxes, drop boxes and plants, giving you more time to retrieve resources.
- Updated the Ushanka crafting recipe for improved usability.
- Tweaked the Scroll of Wisdom crafting recipe for better accessibility.
- Slightly boosted gold production rates for more rewarding gameplay.
- Adjusted low-stat visual effects to be less harsh on the eyes.
- Holding Shift now allows you to drop more items efficiently.
- Reduced the amount of mobs in the game.
Bug Fixes
- Improved game refresh rate to adapt to all monitors and edge cases to prevent lag spikes.
We hope you enjoy this festive update and have a Merry Christmas!
Wilders Release (1.0.0) - 12/12/2024
