Rust’s Latest Update Brings a Major Blueprint Rework, New Uzi, and More
Rust just dropped another hefty update, and there’s plenty to unpack. Facepunch’s latest update, Printed and Polished, brings a major Blueprint Rework, a brand-new Uzi 9mm, controller support, and some big changes to the livestock system. That’s right, there’s a lot more here than just a handful of new items.
Rust Gets a Major Blueprint Rework and New Uzi
One of the biggest changes in this update is a complete Blueprint Rework. Workbenches no longer require blueprint fragments to craft, and scrap is no longer used to progress through tech trees. Instead, players will find three new blueprint currencies: Fragments, Pages, and Books.
These can be found throughout the world and used to unlock items through tech trees, while scrap still works at research tables. Facepunch is also encouraging players to explore, trade, and take on tougher content to get their hands on better blueprints.
The 'Printed and Polished' update is live! 🖨️☢️💅
— Rust (@playrust) November 5, 2026
This month's update brings you a Blueprint Rework, the new Uzi 9mm, and our biggest performance-focused updates yet! Plus many more bug fixes, refreshes, reworks, and quality-of-life improvements.
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The update also introduces the Uzi 9mm, which comes with two firing modes. Keep the stock folded for automatic fire, or unfold it for more accurate semi-auto shots.
New Scientist Boats and Lighthouse Changes
There’s a new threat roaming the seas, as Mainland Scientist Boats can now patrol around the main island. These boats appear rarely, but can bring up to two groups of scientists with them. They’ll patrol for up to an hour before leaving, and they’re not afraid to take on well-equipped players.
Lighthouses have also received some attention. Repairing one now unlocks the Deep Sea cycle, and progress is shared across every lighthouse on the map. If your map doesn’t have a lighthouse, the cycle starts automatically.
New Items, Wildlife, and More
A handful of new additions are arriving alongside the bigger changes. Players can now cook Crocodile Pie, which scares away nearby wildlife, including wolves, bears, boars, sharks, and bees. There’s also a new Wool Armor Insert, offering extra protection and cold resistance.
Shears have also been improved, producing more wool without accidentally hurting sheep. Meanwhile, crows and seagulls now appear in flocks, reacting to nearby players, explosions, and wildlife activity.
The Nailgun has even received a visual refresh, with a new model, textures, and animations.
Rust’s Livestock System Gets a Major Rework
Facepunch has also made some pretty significant changes to livestock. Cows now have a much more detailed ownership and feeding system, with new UI showing information like milk production, pregnancy, and how long their food will last.
Animals can also develop a new Potential stat based on how well they were cared for as babies, which affects their rewards as adults. You can even pet cows and sheep now.
More Building and Quality-of-Life Changes
Building has received a few welcome additions, including mirrored L-shaped and U-shaped stairs. Players can flip these while placing them or shortly after with a hammer.
Modular cars can now spawn with some low-quality engine parts already installed, giving players a small head start. There are also new turn-in-place animations, improved scientist boat AI, and fresh animations for throwing explosives.
A few smaller changes are worth mentioning, too. Players can now extract seeds from berries, move map markers by dragging them, and use new phone numbers to get information about weather, power grid status, traveling vendors, and available apartment rooms.
Ramp Fixes
Finally, Facepunch has addressed some frustrating building issues. Ramps should now be easier to place on foundations and won’t get blocked by deployables or other ramps when being placed through roofs.
It’s another substantial update for Rust, with a little something for just about everyone. Whether you’re interested in the Blueprint Rework, want to try out the new Uzi, or just enjoy giving your livestock a little attention, Printed and Polished brings plenty of reasons to jump back in.