Rust Mobile's Closed Alpha Test: A Sneak Peek This February
Get ready, Rust fans! A closed alpha test for Rust Mobile is launching sometime this February. This confidential test will offer a limited number of players an exclusive first look at the mobile port.
The alpha will be strictly private, with Facepunch Studios confirming no publicly released screenshots or videos will emerge. Participants will need to sign an NDA. Furthermore, save data will not transfer, and in-app purchases will be unavailable during this testing phase. Sign-ups are exclusively through the official Rust Discord server.
Monetization and Expectations
The biggest question on many players' minds is likely how Rust Mobile will handle in-app purchases and monetization. Successful examples like Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition demonstrate that a balance between free content and optional in-app purchases for additional features (maps, etc.) is achievable.
This mobile port is highly anticipated, representing a significant milestone for the popular PC survival game. The transition to mobile is sure to attract a large player base eager to experience the iconic rags-to-riches gameplay and intense PvP combat on their mobile devices.
Looking for more survival action in the meantime? Check out our curated list of top survival games for iOS and Android!