Christmas Time in Rust: What to Expect from the Christmas Event!
The Christmas Event starts on December 16th and is active until the January Force Wipe.
Here’s an overview of the main features of the event:
Present Spawns
A central element of the event is that presents spawn regularly
- Gift Mechanics: During the christmas event, two presents spawn for each player within a 40-meter radius of your location. Listen for the sound of bells – it signals that the presents are ready to be collected.
- Interaction: The gifts must be destroyed to reveal their contents. You’ll get small or medium-sized presents – with some luck, both!
- Upgrades: If you gather enough small or medium-sized presents, you can combine them into a larger gift.
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What's Inside the Presents
The presents contain a variety of rewards that are both useful and festive
Gift spawns are not only a fun distraction but also an opportunity to restock your supplies.
Gingerbread Houses – The Entrance to the Mine
A special highlight, they function like small dungeons
- Scattered across the map, you'll find gingerbread houses. Enter them and dare to venture into the mine.
- Inside the gingerbread houses, you’ll find not only festive decorations but also gingerbread men. They may look sweet, but they are deadly opponents.
Example of gingerbread mine spawns per map size:
| Map Size |
Amount |
| 4750 |
34 |
| 4500 |
30 |
| 4250 |
27 |
| 3750 |
21 |
| 3100 |
14 |
Rewards in the Mines
Santas Supply Drop
Do you hear festive music in the sky? Then Santa is on his way!
- Festive Announcement: If you hear festive music in the sky, Santa is near! The sound signals the arrival of the Santa sleigh.
- Airdrop Mechanics: The Santa sleigh flies regularly over the map and drops an airdrop in the form of a huge gift.
Loot in the Santa Supply Drop
- The Santa Supply Drops contain rewards ranging from useful resources and weapons to festive items.
Advent Calendar & Christmas Tree
Bring festive cheer to your base with an Advent Calendar and a decorated Christmas tree!
Advent Calendar: Your Daily Surprise
- Crafting: Create your own Advent Calendar!
(Cost: 100 wood and 20 cloth)
- Daily Rewards: Open a door each day from December 16th to 25th to earn useful items like resources, festive decorations, or even weapons.
Christmas Tree: Decorate Your Base
Sledges
What would Christmas time be without sledges?
- Locations: You can find the festive Christmas sled in medium presents, large Christmas stockings, or by defeating gingerbread men.
- Crafting: Alternatively, you can craft a wooden sled yourself.
(Cost: 150 wood and 25 metal fragments)
Two Sledge Variants Available
- Classic Wooden Sledge: Minimalist and functional – perfect for a quick round through the snow.
- Luxury Sledge with Red Padding: The stylish variant for players who value aesthetics. Perfect for winter races with friends.
Gingerbread Building Skin & Ice Walls
New options for base building
Gingerbread Building Skin
- Free for all players: The Gingerbread Building Skin is available for free during the Christmas Event and can be used by every player.
- ONLY for wood: This skin is for wood building tier.
Ice Walls
Decorated Monuments
Christmas is in the air
- Safezones glow with Christmas decorations, setting the perfect festive mood.
The Christmas event offers a great mix of action, exploration, and fun. Whether you're hunting for rare loot, venturing into dungeons, or just enjoying the festive atmosphere – there’s something for everyone. The perfect opportunity to celebrate together with friends in Rust! 🎄
Your RustHelp-Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and peaceful days with your loved ones - whether inside or outside of Rust! ❤
