Rust Halloween update: Release date and what to expect

Rust Halloween update is right around the corner and will go live for everyone on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This time around, players expect Facepunch Studios to bring back their favorite spooky surprises, and with that, there are hopes of seeing the addition of new content with this update.

This article will explore the Rust Halloween update release date for different regions and provide players with a detailed brief on what they can expect.

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Rust Halloween update release date and time for all regions

As per the official Rust post on X, the upcoming Halloween update will go live for all regions on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 2 pm EDT/ 7 pm BST.

Here's a detailed list of the release dates and times for different regions of the world:

• Pacific Time (PDT): October 24, 2024, at 11 AM
• Mountain Time (MDT): October 24, 2024, at 12 PM
• Central Time (CDT): October 24, 2024, at 1 PM
• Eastern Time (EDT): October 24, 2024, at 2 PM
• British Summer Time (BST): October 24, 2024, at 7 PM
• Central European Time (CET): October 24, 2024, at 9 PM
• Moscow Standard Time (MSK): October 24, 2024, at 10 PM
• Indian Standard Time (IST): October 24, 2024, at 11:30 PM
• China Standard Time (CST): October 25, 2024, at 2 AM
• Japan Standard Time (JST): October 25, 2024, at 3 AM
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT): October 25, 2024, at 5 AM
• New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT): October 25, 2024, at 7 AM

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What to expect from the Rust Halloween update

With the release of a new Halloween update for Rust, players can expect the return of the popular Halloween Candy in the loot table. These Candies are in-game collectibles that offer players a range of rewards.

Featuring upgradeable tiers, players can collect these Candies and upgrade them to receive higher-quality rewards and in-game gear. Here are the different upgradable tiers of Halloween Candy:

• Small Loot Bag: Combining 10x Halloween Candy
• Medium Loot Bag: Combining 10x Small Loot Bags
• Large Loot Bag: Combining 10x Medium Loot Bags

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Here's a list of the rewards offered through each of these loot bags:

Small Loot Bag

Here's what's included in the loot pool for Small Loot Bag:

• Pumpkin Basket
• 200-399 Wood
• Chocolate Bar
• Wooden Arrow
• 100-200 Stone
• 25-49 Metal Fragments
• Compound Bow
• Hunting Bow

Medium Loot Bag

Here's what's included in the loot pool for Medium Loot Bag:

• 12 Gauge Buckshot ammo
• Hazmat Suit
• Double Barrel Shotgun
• Revolver
• Pistol Bullets
• 2500 Stone
• Jackhammer
• Chainsaw
• Low Grade Fuel
• Pump Shotgun

Large Loot Bag

Here's what's included in the loot pool for Large Loot Bag:

• 5.56 Bullets
• LR-300 Assault Rifle
• 5x Incendiary Rocket
• 3x High Velocity Rocket
• 2x MLRS Rocket
• Multiple Grenade Launcher
• MP5A4 SMG
• Pistol Bullets
• M39 Rifle
• M249 LMG

Players can also expect the developers to implement limited-time spooky events in the game with the Rust Halloween update. These might be featured as in-game minigames as seen with the Easter Egg event, and the Christmas updates.

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