Rust, the hit multiplayer survival game, has launched its latest 'Crafting Update', significantly expanding creative possibilities for players. The update introduces a cooking workstation where survivors can prepare grilled chicken legs and enjoy them with authentic Siberian vodka. Mastering culinary recipes becomes crucial, as properly cooked meals now offer valuable stat boosts and gameplay modifiers.
Players can now maintain chicken coops, raising chickens that lay eggs when properly cared for. Each chicken has four vital stats: Hunger, Thirst, Affection, and Sunlight Exposure. Neglecting these needs will lead to the birds' demise. Collected chicken meat will spoil unless stored in functional refrigerators, with all food items now displaying clear expiration indicators.
The update sweetens gameplay with wild beehives appearing in forests. Harvesting requires transferring honeycombs to player-built wooden hives. Since bees pose serious threats, protective gear, water dousing, or flamethrowers become essential. A dangerous new tool, the Bee Grenade, releases three swarms of angry bees upon impact, creating chaotic battlefield scenarios.
The engineering station receives a complete overhaul, now featuring dedicated technology trees for plumbing and electrical systems. This enables complex automation and factory construction. Additionally, premium servers now require players to maintain a minimum $15 Rust inventory value, creating cheat-free environments for serious gamers. This initiative aims to reduce disruptive behavior and enhance overall gameplay quality.
