Rust is one of those games that has a scheduled force wipe on a specific date and time, meaning everyone’s efforts are reset and players have to start over. There are a few reasons why this happens, and if you’re new to the game, we’ve covered everything you need to know about server wipes on PC and Console Edition.

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This article focuses on force wiping the server.

During this time, servers may be down for scheduled maintenance and you will experience issues connecting to the game. This can last for about an hour or more. Player progress on all servers, including private servers, will also be reset. Once everything is updated, players will be able to join the recently deleted servers and start their adventure anew.