What’s New in the Rust Jungle Update: A Deep Dive into the Wild
What’s New in the Rust Jungle Update: A Deep Dive into the Wild
Rust’s May 2025 Jungle Update marks the first major biome addition since the game’s launch, injecting fresh life and danger into its survival sandbox. Here’s everything you need to know about this lush, perilous new world.
A Vast New Jungle Biome
The update introduces a dense, tropical jungle biome characterized by thick vegetation, flat terrain, and expanded river systems requiring swimming to cross. This biome appears as a darker green on the map and rivals other biomes in size, offering a fresh environment for exploration and combat.
The jungle’s flora includes a variety of new plants like bromeliads, monstera, calathea, and towering kapok trees. These kapok trees are climbable, enabling players to ascend and swing on vines, adding verticality and stealth options to traversal.
New Traversal Mechanics: Climbing and Vine Swinging
Players can now climb giant jungle trees and swing between branches using vines, reminiscent of Tarzan-style movement. Unlike ziplines, vines must be thrown back for teammates to use, encouraging cooperative play. This mechanic allows for silent descents and ambush opportunities, making jungle navigation both tactical and thrilling.
Deadly Wildlife and Environmental Hazards
The jungle teems with new, dangerous wildlife including tigers, crocodiles, panthers, and snakes. These predators add a new layer of threat beyond player encounters, forcing survivors to stay alert and plan their movements carefully.
New Monuments and Loot Opportunities
Ancient jungle ruins and new monuments like the Jungle Ziggurat are scattered throughout the biome, offering low- to mid-tier loot and lore-rich exploration. These overgrown structures provide strategic locations for early-game scavenging and base-building, with dense foliage offering natural camouflage.
Fresh Weapons and Building Skins
The update also introduces two new weapons - the blowpipe and boomerang - expanding combat options with unique ranged attack styles. Additionally, new jungle-themed building skins let players customize their bases to blend seamlessly into the environment.
Quality-of-Life Improvements
Alongside the biome and gameplay additions, the update includes numerous bug fixes and QoL enhancements to improve performance and player experience, ensuring the jungle feels immersive without compromising stability.
The Rust Jungle Update revitalizes the survival experience with its immersive environment, new traversal mechanics, and heightened dangers. Whether you’re sneaking through thick underbrush, swinging from vines, or hunting apex predators, the jungle demands respect and cunning. Prepare your gear, sharpen your senses, and dive into Rust’s wildest frontier yet.
