: A separate version of the game was added to Steam libraries, allowing players to test upcoming features before they hit live servers.
: Reflecting its status as a finished product, the price increased to $35. Major 2018 Gameplay Additions RUST ONLINE V2377(2018)
: The development cycle shifted from weekly patches to one large monthly update to improve game stability. : A separate version of the game was
In early 2018, Facepunch Studios officially removed the "Early Access" label. This transition brought several structural changes to how the game was developed and maintained: In early 2018, Facepunch Studios officially removed the
2018 was a monumental year for , marking its transition from nearly five years of early access to a full release on February 8, 2018 . This era redefined the survival experience with major overhauls to core systems and the introduction of game-changing monuments. The Leap to Full Release (v1.0)