Rust's highly anticipated Crafting Update has arrived, dramatically expanding the game's creative possibilities. A culinary workbench is the star of the show, allowing players to grill chicken legs and even enjoy them with a shot of Siberian vodka! Recipes are key to culinary success, with well-prepared meals offering valuable stat boosts and gameplay modifiers.
Domesticating poultry is now a reality, with the addition of chicken coops. These feathered friends lay eggs and require careful attention to their needs: hunger, thirst, love, and sunlight. Neglect any of these, and your chickens will meet an untimely end. Freshly acquired chicken meat spoils over time, necessitating refrigeration for long-term storage. Conveniently, food items now display expiration timers.
For those with a sweeter tooth, wild beehives now cling to trees. Honeycomb extraction requires caution and relocation to player-built hives crafted from wooden boxes. Bees are aggressive, demanding protective suits, water doused clothing, or even flamethrowers to deter their stings. A new weapon, the Bee Grenade (a honey jar, really), unleashes three swarms of angry bees upon impact, creating chaotic escapes.
The engineering workbench has undergone a complete overhaul, boasting a dedicated tech tree for plumbing and electricity. This unlocks the potential for automated systems and even the construction of entire factories. Finally, a new tier of premium servers has launched, accessible only to players with a Rust inventory valued at $15 or more. This measure aims to curb cheating and disruptive behavior, fostering a more enjoyable experience for dedicated players.
