Rust Delivers Disappointing News for PS4 and Xbox One Players

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Okay, so get this — Rust, you know that survival game everyone’s either obsessed with or just can’t stand? It’s switching things up big time for console players. Facepunch Studios is yanking it off PS4 and Xbox One stores by May 29, 2025. Yeah, I know — kind of a bummer for the current-gen crowd. But on the flip side, they’re amping it up for PS5 and Xbox Series. Fancy, right?

They’re also planning some kind of epic send-off, final wipe thing in October. No clue what that’s about exactly, but it sounds kinda nostalgic and like, end-of-an-era vibes, you know?

Now, not gonna lie, people have feelings about this. Some folks are a bit peeved because, well, who’s excited about forking out cash for another console? But hey, those stoked for the new-gen won’t have those “why’s this game lagging?” moments anymore. So maybe that’s worth it?

Back when Rust hit PCs in 2018 — after quite the wait post-2013 early access, I might add — it shook up the survival scene. Credit where it’s due, tons of updates kept the game fresh. Like, major props for keeping players hooked just when you’d think they’d bail for the next flashy thing.

Also, kudos to Double Eleven for co-developing the console port in 2021. Gave console players this whole “hunting and hiding while your virtual stomach growls” experience.

By the way, players stay on the PS4 or Xbox One can still game on the olds until, like, October next year. Heck of a ride, though.

Reactions online are all over the place. Some people think the old consoles are holding Rust back. Others? They’re just not ready to say goodbye. But hey, what can you do?

Oh, last thing — if you’re chilling with Rust on your PS4 or Xbox One, there’s a free upgrade waiting for the PS5 or Xbox Series. So, maybe that’s a silver lining? I guess it depends on how much you love your current console or if you’re ready to chase the new and shiny.

Anyway, sort of feels like the end of an era, right? Or maybe a fresh start. Who knows…

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How’s that for a scatterbrained stroll through gaming news?