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 in February. This confidential test will offer a limited number of players their first hands-on experience with the mobile port.

The alpha will be strictly private, with Facepunch Studios confirming no public screenshots or videos will be released. Participants will be required to sign an NDA. Furthermore, save data will not transfer, and in-app purchases will be unavailable during the test. Sign-ups are exclusively through the official Rust Discord server.

The Big Question: Monetization

A key area of interest for many will be how Rust Mobile handles in-app purchases and its overall monetization strategy. Successful mobile ports, like Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, have demonstrated that a balance between free content and optional in-app purchases for additional features (maps, etc.) is achievable.

The mobile release of Rust is a significant event, bringing a highly acclaimed PC survival game to a new platform. This port is sure to generate considerable excitement among mobile gamers eager to experience the thrill of progressing from rudimentary tools to advanced weaponry in a cutthroat survival environment.

Looking for more survival game options in the meantime? Check out our curated list of top survival games available for iOS and Android!