Rust Global Wipe: What Is It and When Does It Happen?

Rust, which has driven a lot of people to install it via Steam, has become quite popular among many players in recent times. Blending survival and action, Rust runs seasonal updates at regular intervals just like other online games. These updates, known as Rust Wipe, reduce server clutter and reset all of a player's progress. While answering the questions what is a Rust Wipe and when does a Rust Wipe happen, we've also shared the answer to the question many players ask: what gets reset by a Wipe.

What Is a Rust Wipe?

You may be hearing the term Wipe for the first time. However, for players who've played online games in the past, this term is nothing unfamiliar. Just like in other games, resetting the season and starting the game over from scratch is called a Wipe. The main reason for this reset is that, as many players' items pile up, server storage fills up, and this causes lag that the reset is meant to prevent.

When Does a Rust Wipe Happen?

Rust Global Wipes have happened on the first Thursday of every month since the game's initial release. Wipe times are generally announced through Rust's social media accounts. They also usually take place between 14:00 and 19:00 TRT.

What Gets Reset by a Rust Wipe?

The items and materials wiped can vary. Some of these are up to the server owner's discretion, while others are mandatory.

Items Definitely Reset:

• Structures.
• Ammunition.
• Gear.
• Creatures.

Items That May or May Not Be Reset:

• Maps.
• Blueprints.