It’s been a while since I played Rust but I always look forward to its monthly updates because—what even is Rust these days? The latest feature sounds like the least likely thing you’d find in a hardcore PvP sandbox: apartments for rent.
“The apartment complex is a new monument that allows players getting started with a wipe to find a place to call home,” says Facepunch Studios. “Simply talk to the receptionist in the lobby to get started and rent a room. There are options for every budget, from the basement to the penthouse. Different room types come with different perks, like more storage, furnaces and more.”
OK, you can rent apartments in Rust now. That might as well be a thing. At any rate, the cutthroat traditions of Rust still endure even in the temporary housing market:
“Once you’ve rented a room you’ll need to insert scrap into the slot next to your door, otherwise you’ll be evicted and all of your possessions will be seized,” Facepunch says. “There is a master key available somewhere on the island – find it and you can unlock access to any occupied room in the apartments for 5 minutes. Need a hint as to what room to burgle? There might be a guard in the basement who has more information.”