Exploring the New Jungle Update in Rust

Here we will be discussing the new jungle update and all that is included with it in the popular survival RPG game Rust.

Jungle Update in Rust
Jungle Update in Rust (Image via Facepunch Studios)

Rust has been around for over a decade now, with its official full release dating back to February 2018. Yet this game shows no signs of slowing down while still being super popular amongst its fans. This is due to how lively the developers have managed to keep the game with all the updates over the years.

In this article, we will be taking a look at the latest jungle update in Rust.

New Jungle Biome in Rust

Lush trees in the Jungle Update
Lush trees in the Jungle Update (Image via Facepunch Studios)

Environmental Features

With the new Jungle update, you will have a lot more explorable ground to cover. A fresh and lush, dense jungle with unique trees to get lost within, admiring nature’s beauty at its finest. One of the major features of the new update is the ability to scale trees. Prior to this, trees were just static assets that you could use to harvest wood. But now they can be used for much more, like climbing and using vines to swing from tree to tree. George of the Jungle approves.

This new mechanism can help enhance your stealth abilities. There are new cave systems integrated as well, adding plenty more depth and exploration options.

New Animals

New Animals in the Jungle Update
New Animals in the Jungle Update (Image via Facepunch Studios)
AnimalsFeature
CrocodilesThese ferocious reptiles are both fast and dangerous in water as well as on land, offering a new depth of challenge.
Panthers and TigersKeep your eyes wide open as these wild beasts lurk around in the shadows, waiting to strike and drag their prey with them.
SnakesHate jump scares? I got some bad news, as you now have to be aware of sudden strikes from any nook and corner. But you do get some sweet resources like fat and venom from them.

New Weapons

New Weapons in the Jungle Update
New Weapons in the Jungle Update (Image via Facepunch Studios)
WeaponsFeatures
BlowpipeThis is a great additional stealth item, offering you darts to quickly incapacitate your enemies.
BoomerangHelps save on vital resources as a quick distraction and a returnable item. If used strategically, it will prove super useful.

New Skins and Items

New skins in the Jungle Update
New skins in the Jungle Update (Image via Facepunch Studios)

A fresh set of cosmetics is now available for both the player and the buildings to add more depth and to make the experience feel as lively and immersive as possible. The buildings will get more stone-structured and weathered skins, helping them fit right in place with the theme of the jungle. You will also be able to adorn some new jungle-themed skins. Here is a list of all the announced skins and items in the new Jungle Update.

Skins

  1. Outbreak Skin
  2. Wood Armor Skin (Cocoknight Armor)
  3. Stone Building Skin (Jungle)
  4. Rock Skin (Aztec Rock)
  5. Bone Knife Skin (Obsidian)
  6. Rifle Skin (Aztec Assault Rifle)
  7. Jungle-Themed Wallpaper
  8. Ziggurat Monument

Items

  1. Bamboo Shelves
  2. Bamboo Storage Barrels
  3. Jungle Sprays

Also read: Is Rust Worth Picking Up in 2025?

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