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

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

Get ready, Rust fans! A closed alpha test for Rust Mobile is launching this 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 a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is required for participation. Expect minimal publicized screenshots or videos to emerge from this phase. 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 question on many players' minds is how Rust Mobile will handle 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 paid expansions is achievable. The approach Facepunch takes will be crucial to the game's reception.

This mobile port is highly anticipated, representing a major step for one of the PC survival genre's most celebrated titles. The transition to mobile is sure to attract a large player base eager to experience the thrill of progressing from primitive tools to advanced weaponry in the cutthroat world of Rust.

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