The island just got deadlier, and a whole lot better looking. Rust Console Edition is officially powering up for Xbox Series X|S, bringing a massive next-gen upgrade to one of the most unforgiving survival experiences on console. Whether you’ve logged hundreds of hours or you’re waking up on the beach with nothing but a rock for the first time, this upgrade changes everything.

A new journey has already kicked off for Deluxe and Ultimate Edition owners, who get exclusive early access to the new-gen version. Everyone else joins the fight tomorrow, June 26 with the full Base Edition launch. If you already own any version of Rust Console Edition on Xbox One, the upgrade to Xbox Series X|S is completely free. We provide an automatic one-to-one edition match, so if you have the Base Edition, you’ll get the Series X|S Base Edition. The same applies for Deluxe and Ultimate owners.

Bigger, Better, Sharper

From the moment you boot it up, the difference will be clear. Textures are richer, and the lighting is more dynamic. Foliage sways, weather shifts, and shadows stretch across the terrain, creating an atmosphere that pulls you in from the very first moment. On Xbox Series X|S, Rust Console Edition finally looks the way it was always meant to. Gritty, raw, and strangely beautiful in the moments between all-out chaos.

Performance keeps up with the visuals. Powered by Xbox Series X|S hardware, the game runs smoother and faster than ever. Load times are quicker, frame rates are higher, and even the wildest battles stay locked in. This isn’t just an upgrade – it’s a full rebuild, designed to make every moment feel a lot more intense.

Chaos Rains From the Skies

Visual upgrades are just the beginning. The rebuilt version of Rust Console Edition brings brand-new content to the island, adding new layers of chaos, unpredictability, and opportunity.

Scrap helicopters and minis will now slice through the skies, giving raiders and builders alike new ways to explore the landscape or ambush the other survivors below. Hot air balloons drift slowly across the landscape, offering a bird’s-eye view for those planning their next move (or making the world’s slowest getaway). And to counter it all, SAM sites are here to bring those high-flying adventures crashing back to Earth in the most brutal way possible.

Throw in new building animations, refined gameplay improvements, and a few surprises waiting to surface after launch, and the experience starts to feel like something entirely new. For returning players, it brings back everything you remember while giving you fresh reasons to dive in all over again.

Survival Comes with Serious Perks

If you’re jumping in for the first time, or thinking of upgrading, there are plenty of reasons to go with the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. Each one comes with its own set of exclusive rewards designed to help you stand out from the crowd. And no matter which version you choose, every pre-order includes a unique garage door skin to make your base feel like home from day one.

Base Edition – Launches June 26 and gives players everything they need to begin their survival adventure. You will wake up on the beach with nothing but a rock, a torch, and a dangerous world ahead. Pre-ordering the Base Edition also unlocks the Press Start red garage door skin, a bold way to make your base stand out from the very beginning.

Deluxe Edition – Go Deluxe, and you’ll hit the ground running with access already available. It also includes 1,100 Rust Coins to spend in the in-game shop and a combat ready outfit with the Tech Noir skin pack. Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will also receive the Green Press Start garage door skin.

Ultimate Edition – If you want to make a statement, the Ultimate Edition is the real showstopper. Along with all the Deluxe rewards, you will receive 4,600 Rust Coins and the legendary Orion’s Fury skin for the L96 sniper rifle. You will also unlock the most exclusive of the pre-order garage door skins, the Press Start Blue version.

A New Era of Rust

At its core, Rust has always been about chaos, creativity, betrayal, and survival. On Xbox Series X|S, that vision comes to life with more intensity than ever before. This is not just the best way to play Rust on console. It is the version players have been waiting for.

If you have taken a break, this is the perfect time to return. The game looks better, runs smoother, and introduces new systems that change the way you fight, build, and survive. Everything feels familiar, but sharper and more refined in all the right ways. And the best part is that you can get the upgrade for free if you already own the Xbox One version of the game.

So grab your scrap, get ready to unlock some new blueprints, and jump into action. In Rust, trust is rare and danger is never far away.

Your next chapter has begun. Just make sure to lock your doors.