Rust, the beloved multiplayer survival game, has just unveiled a significant update known as The Crafting Update, designed to broaden the creative horizons of its players with a host of innovative features. One of the standout additions is the culinary workbench, a new station where players can indulge in culinary arts by grilling chicken legs and pairing them with Siberian vodka. Cooking up a storm requires players to follow specific recipes, and the rewards are well worth it—consuming well-prepared dishes grants stat boosts and modifiers that can significantly enhance your gameplay experience.
The update also introduces chicken coops, allowing players to raise chickens and chicks. These feathered friends will live, lay eggs, and flourish when their needs are met. Each chick comes with four essential attributes: Hunger, Thirst, Love, and Sunlight. Failing to cater to any of these can lead to the unfortunate demise of your poultry. Chicken meat, once obtained, has a shelf life and will spoil if not stored in a working refrigerator. A handy timer on food items now alerts players to their expiration dates, ensuring you never bite into a rotten meal.
For those with a penchant for sweets, the wilderness now hides wild beehives nestled in trees. Harvesting honeycombs is a delicate task, requiring players to transfer them to player-crafted hives made from wooden boxes. However, dealing with bees is no easy feat; they are formidable adversaries. Players must don protective suits, drench themselves in water, or even resort to using flamethrowers to evade their stings. A novel weapon, the Bee Grenade, adds a twist to combat. This grenade, disguised as a honey jar, shatters to unleash three swarms of aggressive bees, sending opponents scrambling for cover.
The engineering workbench has undergone a complete overhaul, introducing a dedicated tech tree for plumbing and electricity. This update empowers players to construct sophisticated automated systems and even entire factories, pushing the boundaries of what's possible within the game. Additionally, the developers have introduced premium servers, exclusive to players whose Rust inventory exceeds a $15 value. This strategic move aims to create a more refined gaming environment, free from cheaters and disruptive players, thus providing a smoother and more enjoyable experience for dedicated Rust enthusiasts.
