Release Date: April 3, 2023 (announced April 1 with satirical elements)
Theme: Quality-of-life + Experimental "Prison NPCs"
Note: Devblog 236 is famous for blurring the line between a joke update and real, lasting improvements. Facepunch introduced a temporary "Prison System" for April Fools, but kept many of the underlying mechanics permanently.
The Rhib is no longer king of the waves. Patch 236 introduces the Brigantine—a 3-man sailing vessel built at the new Dock monument. rust 236 devblog
Specifications:
The Harpoon Mechanic: The harpoon is a game-changer. It fires a metal spear attached to a rope. If you hit an enemy boat, you can reel them in. If you hit an enemy player, you drag them toward the water (or your blade). If you hit a horse... well, we'll let you discover that Easter egg. Release Date: April 3, 2023 (announced April 1
Oceanic Monuments: To support the new boat meta, two new oceanic monuments have been added:
The blog details the first dedicated underwater weapon. Note: Devblog 236 is famous for blurring the
With the new depths comes new loot. The devs have revamped the ocean floor.
The 236 update for Rust marks a step forward in stabilizing core systems while introducing focused quality-of-life improvements for both new and veteran players. This devblog outlines the design goals, technical changes, gameplay adjustments, and our roadmap for the coming weeks.