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JUNGLE UPDATE

JUNGLE BIOME

We've added the first new biome to the game since the original introduction of the procedural world generation: Jungle!

The jungle biome covers part of the temperate coastal (tier 0) area where new players spawn. The terrain in this biome is flatter than other biomes, has a higher river density and thicker foliage.

The jungle biome features a large variety of completely new foliage. This includes new types of bushes, such as bromeliads and monstera. New undergrowth plants like arrowroot and calathea. As well as variety of new trees like trumpet trees, jungle palms and sandbox trees.

The biggest of them all are enormous kapok trees that you will be able to climb and swing from.

The jungle is much denser than what you may be used to, so be aware that dangers and predators may lurk in every corner. Or use it to your advantage and hunt your prey instead.

The jungle biome is vast, but allows for full base building like all other biomes. Take a step inside and embrace your inner Tarzan.

VINE SWINGING

While exploring the Jungle biome you will encounter a new type of tree covered in vines, you can climb these trees to reach branches that provide a new vantage point. There are also interactive vines on a lot of these branches that allow you to swing from one branch to another, allowing you to traverse significant distances in the jungle without having to touch the ground.

Unlike our other form of aerial transportation (ziplines) vines move from one location to another, so if you are travelling as a team you will need to throw the vine back to your friends after using them so they can follow you. You can also use a vine to quickly, safely and quietly descend to the jungle floor.

Just like other trees these vines can be knocked down for wood, however they will create an invulnerable stump in their place and the tree will respawn after a while.

JUNGLE REMNANTS

Among the towering trees and thick undergrowth, you’ll stumble across small jungle monuments, each holding a glimpse into a forgotten past. These include the Jungle Ziggurat, a weathered stone structure with its own mysteries, and a scattering of ancient jungle ruins left behind by a long-lost civilization.

JUNGLE RUINS

The new Jungle Ruins are small monuments packed with atmosphere and early-game loot. Perfect for a quick stop while exploring, you’ll find low-tier supplies and maybe even a few surprises tucked away among the overgrown ruins.

TIGERS AND PANTHERS

The dense foliage of the jungle will be a grub's paradise, but they will need to be careful... there may be something sneakier than them lurking.

The tiger may be the deadliest animal you'll ever encounter in Rust. It closes in extremely slowly from behind, and only strikes when it's sure to kill. A moment of inattention in the jungle is all it takes.

The challenge developing a stealthy NPC, is that it can easily feel unfair and bullshit. In Rust people are already often ambushed by all kinds of NPCs, and those are not even trying to be stealthy...

To address this there are 3 different hints in game that will let you know if you are being stalked from behind, some more subtle than others. We do our best to guarantee that you won't be jumped without getting at least one cue. It'll be on you to experiment and discover those hidden signals.

Do not only scan the foliage for black stripes and orange, as you may fail to notice the very rare black panther that also roams the jungle.

Finally there is a hidden trick you can pull on tigers and panthers, good luck finding it!