Rust Console Edition is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025

Double Eleven has been the developer of the Console Edition of Rust, originally developed by Facepunk for PC. Today, they have announced the  enhanced version of the survival game is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this year.

The Rust Console Edition delivers improved visuals, performance, and gameplay experience designs for modern hardware. A release date has not yet been revealed, but Double Eleven expects the next-gen version of Rust on consoles to launch in 2025.

In the meantime, the studio says updates for the current console version of the game will prioritize quality-of-life improvements and performance enhancements. Double Eleven made sure to remind players they are still committed to supporting older platforms.

Rust has become one of the more popular games played these days on PC via Steam and now on consoles and mobile devices. The mobile version was released within the last year.

What Is Rust Console Edition?

Rust Console Edition is a multiplayer survival game where players gather resources, build bases, and fight to survive in a harsh, open-world environment filled with threats like hunger, wildlife, and other players.

The gameplay focuses on exploration, resource management, crafting, and dynamic player interactions, blending survival and competitive elements in a persistent online world. Players start with nothing but a rock and must gather resources like wood, stone, and metal to craft tools, weapons and clothing.