Rust - Known Bugs, Crashes & Community Fixes
About this game
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife and other inhabitants, the environment, other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 11 64bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 45 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 64bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 45 GB available space
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Common fixes for game issues
Haven't found a fix in the Bugs, Crashes & Solutions section above? These general steps often resolve crashes, freezes, and performance issues.
Update graphics drivers
Install the latest GPU drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel. Outdated drivers are a leading cause of crashes and visual glitches.
Verify game files
Use your launcher's "Verify integrity" option to repair missing or corrupted game files.
Run as administrator
Right-click the game executable and choose "Run as administrator" to fix permission-related launch or save issues.
Disable background apps
Turn off overlays and close heavy background apps to free RAM and reduce conflicts.