Guide Rust Devblog 297: Halloween 2024 - Spooky Adventures of Rust

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Welcome, Rust fans! This year, Rust Halloween 2024 is ready to bring new events and features that will add a spooky Halloween vibe to your gameplay. We’ve prepared a full overview of all the updates and details you can expect from Rust during this period.

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When does Rust Halloween 2024 begin?

With Devblog 297, Halloween 2024 in Rust kicks off on October 28 at 9:00 PM Moscow time and runs until November 7. Players will be able to explore themed locations and interact with new characters to soak up the festive spirit right in-game.

Portals and Dungeons – Thrilling Explorations

Among this year's novelties are portals leading to secret dungeons. Each dungeon contains unique resources and characters, giving players a chance to find rare loot, including military and standard crates. In these temporary zones, players will face opponents requiring special tactics, adding variety to the game.

Frankenstein Companions – Create Your Helper

This devblog introduces Frankenstein companions. Collect various components found on mummy characters and spooky scarecrows to assemble your pet. There are three types of companions available, each with unique characteristics:

• Light – fast but with low health.
• Medium – balanced in speed and protection.
• Heavy – slow but with high health.

You can assemble a companion using a special crafting table that requires 200 metal fragments. For control, a radial menu (key "R") allows you to give commands such as "Wait," "Follow," or "Guard." The companion can accompany the player within a range of up to 100 meters, assisting in tasks and battles.

New Items and Cosmetics

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Just for Halloween, the item shop has Dracula and Mummy masks, along with traditional pumpkins and themed items. On the game map, you’ll encounter new NPC mummies and scarecrows with 200 HP, armed with chainsaws and sickles. Loot from these NPCs includes grenades, metal blades, and other resources, providing extra opportunities for players.

Trick or Treat Event – Festive Rewards

The Trick or Treat event is back in Rust! Every two in-game days, players can collect candies, which can be used to craft upgraded items or replenish supplies. The top three collectors will receive additional rewards. Loot in the festive bags includes chocolate and rare items, such as a grenade launcher and M249.

Other Rust Devblog 297 Updates

• Parts for creating Frankenstein companions can be found on mummies and scarecrows.
• Each player can have only one companion.
• The crafting table requires no power to operate, and companion health is displayed on the screen interface.
• Companions are visible on the map for easy tracking.

Conclusion

Rust Halloween 2024 offers new opportunities for players, adding themed dungeons, new companions, and plenty of festive activities. Explore the updates, create your own helpers, and join the Trick or Treat event to earn seasonal rewards. Join the celebration and try out the new features of Rust Halloween 2024!


Frequently Asked Questions:

When does the Rust Halloween 2024 event start?
The event begins on October 28, 2024, at 9:00 PM Moscow time.

What abilities do companions offer?
Companions assist in combat, follow the player, and have various characteristics depending on their type.

How do you control a companion?
Companion control is done through a radial menu (key "R") with available commands.

What items can be found in the Trick or Treat event?
Festive bags contain candies, chocolate, weapons, and rare resources.

How long will Halloween 2024 in Rust last?
The event runs until November 7, 2024.