The team behind Rust Mobile has revealed a first look at the game with a trailer, but also dropped some details on what fans can expect from the mobile title.
The trailer is pretty much most cinematics, but the publisher Level Infinite says Rust Mobile retains the “DNA of its PC predecessor, from cutthroat PvP to base raiding while offering the accessibility and flexibility of mobile”.
Officially licensed by Facepunch Studios, the publisher adds: “Rust Mobile stays true to the uncompromising spirit of the original, delivering a survival experience fans know and love. From open-world exploration and ruthless PvP combat to base building and the tension of trust and betrayal, the mobile version captures the essence of Rust.”
Played from a first-person perspective in a real-time, fully immersive world, players face constant danger, whether from hostile wildlife or rival survivors. A fully explorable sandbox with dynamic day-night cycle, weather systems, and region-based biomes also adds deep environmental strategy. Core gameplay pillars like scavenging, crafting, building, raiding, and permadeath remain intact, where every decision can mean life or death.
In Rust Mobile players can choose how they want to survive, by going full PvP or playing at their own pace, offering more flexibility while staying true to the tension and danger of the original. Tailored for mobile lifestyles, Rust Mobile makes it easier than ever to jump into the survival experience, whether you’re at home, on your commute, or in between.
If you’re heading to Gamescom 2025 you can get hands-on with Rust Mobile as well. From August 20th to 24th, it’ll be in Hall 6.1, Booth C-051g, where not only will the game be playable, but there will be “exclusive posters” and other merch while stocks last. The publisher says: “Rust Mobile has undergone significant improvements in quality, gameplay systems, and content since the early tech test in Canada earlier this year and is ready for players to dive in and have an epic experience.”
