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Rust

Rust - Multiplayer survival game with PvP

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How to contact Rust technical support?

- Support portal: https://support.facepunchstudios.com/

- Official website: https://rust.facepunch.com/

Latest news and current information:

- X: https://x.com/playrust

- Discord: https://discord.gg/rust

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/facepunchstudios

Game Won't Launch

- Verify game files through Steam: right-click Rust in your library, go to Properties, then Installed Files, and hit Verify Integrity.

- Update your graphics drivers from the manufacturer's site, like NVIDIA or AMD.

- Close background apps eating up resources, such as browsers or overlays.

- Run the game as administrator by right-clicking the executable.

Connection to Servers Fails

- Check your internet stability; restart your router if needed.

- Flush DNS: open Command Prompt as admin and type ''ipconfig /flushdns''.

- Switch to a wired connection if on Wi-Fi.

- In game settings, lower graphics quality to reduce bandwidth use.

High Ping or Lag Spikes

- Close unnecessary programs to free up CPU and RAM.

- Select servers closer to your location in the server browser.

- Update your network adapter drivers.

- Disable any VPN or proxy software temporarily.

Frequent Crashes During Play

- Lower in-game settings like shadows and draw distance.

- Ensure Windows is fully updated via Settings > Update & Security.

- Scan for malware with your antivirus.

- Reinstall the game if issues persist, backing up your save data first.

Servers Not Visible in Browser

- Refresh the server list multiple times.

- Check Steam server status indirectly through community forums.

- Restart Steam completely.

- Clear Steam download cache: Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache.

Audio or Graphics Glitches

- Set audio to default device in Windows Sound settings.

- Update DirectX by running the installer from Microsoft.

- Toggle fullscreen mode in game options.

Veelvoorkomende probleme en aanbevelings

- Game begin nie: Kontroleer Steam-lêers en herlaai grafiese drywers.

- Verbinding misluk: Herbegin router en spoel DNS skoon.

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