Rust Mobile gears up for a seven-day alpha test next month

Rust Mobile Closed Alpha Test Coming This February

Get ready, Rust fans! A closed alpha test for Rust Mobile is scheduled to launch sometime in February. This confidential test will offer a sneak peek at the highly anticipated mobile port of the popular survival game.

Participation is limited, with sign-ups exclusively through the official Rust Discord server. Important note: save data will not transfer, and in-app purchases will be unavailable during the alpha. This test will provide the first hands-on experience with Rust Mobile for select participants.

Expect tight-lipped secrecy. Facepunch Studios has confirmed the test will be private, requiring participants to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Don't anticipate a flood of publicly shared screenshots or videos.

Monetization Concerns

A key question on many players' minds is how Rust Mobile will handle in-app purchases and other monetization strategies. Successful examples like Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition demonstrate that a balance between free content and paid expansions (maps, etc.) is achievable.

The mobile release of Rust is a significant event, bringing a major PC survival title to mobile devices. This is sure to generate considerable excitement among players eager to experience the thrill of progressing from basic tools to advanced weaponry in a competitive mobile environment.

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