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Rust Mobile to launch beta test this year

by Eric Jan 10,2026
  • The first closed beta for Rust Mobile launches this November
  • Following its exclusive showcase at Gamescom
  • Officially licensed mobile adaptation of the legendary multiplayer survival title

Eager to experience Rust's brutal survival gameplay on mobile? Your wait might end sooner than expected - or later, depending on your region. The inaugural Rust Mobile closed beta debuts November 1st!

Select Gamescom attendees in Cologne may have already sampled the game this month. The convention featured hands-on demos at dedicated booths, offering early glimpses of the mobile survival experience.

The confirmed November 1st closed beta launch means you'll soon carve your path through Rust's unforgiving wilderness. As autumn nights lengthen, secure your beta access now to prepare for the challenge ahead.

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Prepare for Brutal Survival

Since its 2013 debut, Rust has defined survival gaming with its lethal PvP combat, crafting systems, and persistent multiplayer world. This authorized mobile port delivers the authentic Rust experience fans have awaited.

Rust thrives on intense faction warfare and territorial disputes. The mobile version brings these signature conflicts to your fingertips - whether defending your base during commutes or launching raids on lunch breaks.

Ready to test your survival instincts? Discover how Rust Mobile compares to other top-tier survival games currently available on iOS.