Rust Delivers Disappointing News for PS4 and Xbox One Players

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So here’s the deal — Rust, that gritty survival game, is waving goodbye to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. May 29, 2025, bookmark it. They’re going offline, or, well, off-storefront. Like, if you don’t download them before then, they’re poof, gone. Why? Because the shiny PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades are coming in the summer of 2025. Exciting, right? Well, not for everyone.

There’s this big event planned for October—imagine fireworks, digital ones—and they’re calling it the “final wipe.” Sounds kinda dramatic, if you ask me. Some folks are bummed; they’re still clinging to their old consoles like it’s a first edition comic book. Others, though, are pumped, like, “yes, finally, a new era.”

Now, this Intel drop wasn’t just a rumor. Nope, it came straight from the folks down at Double Eleven—the brains behind getting Rust on consoles. Pedro Silva, the guy who spilled the beans, reminded players about the delisting thing. I mean, sorry, not sorry?

But hey, silver lining! If you’re one of those captain-ahead folks who already have it on PS4 or Xbox One, congrats, you get a free upgrade to PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. So you know… you’re in luck!

Anyway—no, wait—where was I? Right, the nitty-gritty. Rust keeps surviving because it keeps changing. It launched on PC in 2018. Or was it actually 2013 with the early access thing? Feels like ages ago. Anyway, what’s wild is, by January 2025, player numbers hit record highs. Ten-plus years old and people are like, “Can’t get enough of it!”

And let’s face it, the game isn’t easy. It’s brutal. Survival of the fittest and all that. But still, players love it. Updates after updates keep it fresh—and maybe a little overwhelming. Like, I personally just log in to build a shack and somehow end up on Safari-level expeditions. You know, just “existing” till some player goes rogue.

Opinions on this whole delisting drama are as divided as you’d expect. Some folks basically feel abandoned—like, left out in a snowstorm without a jacket. Others? They’re jazzed. Think the new versions will let Rust really spread its wings and flourish.

So, in a nutshell: if you want Rust on your PS4 or Xbox One, get it before next May. Otherwise, keep your eyes peeled for those snazzy next-gen upgrades. Who knows, maybe they’ll even improve the sound of rustling leaves.

Or maybe not. Who can say with certainty?