Rust's Massive Update Introduces Enhanced Cooking and Farming Mechanics

Rust's latest update, "The Crafting Update," significantly expands the game's crafting and survival mechanics. A new culinary workbench lets players grill chicken legs and even enjoy them with Siberian vodka! Recipes are required for these culinary creations, and successfully prepared food provides valuable stat boosts and gameplay modifiers.

Domesticating chickens is now possible with the addition of chicken coops. These coops provide a safe haven for chickens and chicks, but require attentive care. Each chick possesses four crucial needs: Hunger, Thirst, Love, and Sunlight. Neglecting these needs will lead to their demise. Furthermore, chicken meat spoils over time, necessitating refrigeration for preservation. Food items now display clear expiration timers.

Sweet treats are also on the menu, thanks to the introduction of wild beehives found in trees. Honeycombs can be harvested and transferred to player-built hives crafted from wooden boxes. However, harvesting honey isn't without risk; bees are aggressive and require players to wear protective suits, use water, or even flamethrowers for defense. A new weapon, the Bee Grenade (resembling a honey jar), unleashes swarms of angry bees upon impact, forcing enemies to retreat.

The engineering workbench has undergone a complete overhaul, featuring a dedicated tech tree for plumbing and electricity. This allows for the construction of automated systems and even entire factories. Finally, premium servers have been introduced, accessible only to players with a Rust inventory valued at a minimum of $15. This aims to create a more positive gaming experience by filtering out cheaters and disruptive players.