Rust console patch notes 2.17: Community server updates, gameplay changes, and more

The latest Rust console patch notes 2.17 for May 29, 2025, are targeted towards improving the general player gameplay experience. It is a minor patch, providing some quality-of-life updates to the gameplay loop for the title. Rust console is set to receive a major overhaul with the 'next-gen' update set to happen in June, and prior to that, the developers have decided to wipe the servers clean without adding any new content.

This article will shed light on every little change made with the latest Rust console patch notes.

All changes made with the Rust console patch notes 2.17

for May 29, 2025

Here's a detailed look at the updates that have been brought forth by the latest set of patch notes for Rust console:

COMMUNITY SERVER CHANGES

Fixed a bug where the ‘banitem “item” all’ command continued to allow players to craft that item.
Fixed a bug where the “clearwhitelist” command did not kick players from whitelist-enabled CMS servers.
“Delete Item” prompt when spectating now works as intended.
Fixed a bug where players in custom PVP zones on a non-PVP server could not damage another player at the very edge of the zone.

GAMEPLAY

Dropped items will no longer fall through the world or go through foundations when being killed by being under an elevator.
Players will no longer fall through terrain nearby the Military Tunnel monument.
Fixed a bug where sleeping players’ collider height does not follow the player model.

VISUAL

Fixed a bug where player models disappear at a certain distance.
Tribal Assault Rifle and Tribal MP5A4 skins in-game will now reflect what is shown in the locker.

OTHER CHANGES

Translation for the industrial items has been fixed.

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As evident, most of these tweaks focus on fixing ongoing issues and enhancing the gameplay loop of Rust. Alongside these changes, players can expect the general force wipe updates to also go live. This includes the mandatory blueprint wipe and map wipe across all official and community servers in the game.

Also check out: Rust Jungle Pack DLC: What's included, price, and how to get

That's everything you need to know about the Rust console patch notes 2.17 for May 29, 2025. For more related news and guides, stay tuned to Sportskeeda's MMO section.

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