Rust Mobile Prepares for Alpha Testing

Rust Mobile's Closed Alpha Test: A Sneak Peek This February

Get ready, Rust fans! A closed alpha test for Rust Mobile is slated to begin sometime in February. This confidential test will offer a limited number of players their first hands-on experience with the mobile port.

The alpha test will be strictly private, with Facepunch Studios confirming a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will be required for participation. This means limited to no public sharing of screenshots or videos will be permitted. Furthermore, save data will not transfer to the full release, and in-app purchases will be unavailable during the alpha.

Sign-ups are exclusively through the official Rust Discord server.

A Look Ahead

Many players, myself included, are particularly interested in how Rust Mobile will handle in-app purchases and monetization. Successful mobile ports like Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition have demonstrated that a balance between free content and optional in-app purchases for additional features (like maps) 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 basic tools to advanced weaponry in a cutthroat survival environment.

In the meantime, check out our curated list of top survival games for iOS and Android if you're looking for similar gameplay experiences.