When does the Rust Force Wipe happen every month?

Facepunch enforces a mandatory global Force Wipe on the first Thursday of every calendar month at 19:00 UTC / 20:00 CET / 14:00 EST.

Does every Rust server wipe on Force Wipe?

Yes. Force Wipe is a mandatory update coded into the Rust dedicated server executable. All servers worldwide (Official, Community, and Modded) must update their map when the patch goes live.

What is the difference between a Map Wipe and a BP Wipe?

A Map Wipe clears all built bases, deployed entities, player inventories, and terrain seeds, giving everyone a fresh start with a rock and torch. A Blueprint (BP) Wipe resets learned crafting tech trees back to zero.

OFFICIAL CALENDAR Updated: October 2026 • Read time: 5 mins

Rust Force Wipe Schedule 2026: Official Dates, Times & FAQ

The monthly Facepunch Force Wipe is the biggest event in Rust. Discover the exact 2026 Force Wipe dates, global release times across CET, UTC, and EST, and how Renewal Rust keeps you prepared with live countdowns.

What is the Facepunch Force Wipe?

Unlike weekly or bi-weekly community wipes scheduled by independent server owners, the Force Wipe is a mandatory global patch rolled out directly by Facepunch Studios.

Whenever Facepunch releases new gameplay mechanics, monuments (such as new naval military bases, rad towns, or vehicle systems), or procgen world generation updates, a clean map state is required for all servers worldwide.

Universal Force Wipe Rule

Facepunch Force Wipe always occurs on the FIRST THURSDAY of every calendar month at exactly 19:00 UTC / 20:00 CET / 14:00 EST / 11:00 PST.

Official 2026 Rust Force Wipe Calendar

Here is the complete schedule for all 12 Force Wipes in 2026. Bookmark this page or visit our Live Wipe Countdown Hub to see the real-time seconds ticking down to wipe:

Month	Exact Date	Time (CET / UTC)	Wipe Type
January 2026	January 1, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
February 2026	February 5, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
March 2026	March 5, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
April 2026	April 2, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
May 2026	May 7, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
June 2026	June 4, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
July 2026	July 2, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
August 2026	August 6, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
September 2026	September 3, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
October 2026 (Active)	October 1, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
November 2026	November 5, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP
December 2026	December 3, 2026	20:00 CET (19:00 UTC)	MAP + BP

Map Wipe vs. Blueprint (BP) Wipe: What is the Difference?

Many new Rust players confuse Map Wipes with Blueprint Wipes. Here is what happens to your account during each event:

Map Wipe (Weekly on Renewal)

All player bases and deployables removed.
New procedurally generated island seed created.
Player inventories and hotbars reset to rock and torch.
Learned Blueprints remain saved! (You keep Workbench T1, T2, and T3 recipes).

Blueprint (BP) Wipe (Monthly)

Everything in the Map Wipe resets.
All learned crafting recipes reset to default.
Everyone starts at 0 scrap progression.
Levels the playing field for all newcomers and veteran clans alike.

How Renewal Rust Manages Wipe Day

At Renewal Rust, we utilize automated deployment pipelines on dedicated bare-metal European servers. The moment Facepunch releases their server build to SteamCMD, our systems:

Immediately download and patch the official Linux/Windows server binaries.
Generate balanced, high-monument maps with tailored size seeds.
Apply performance optimizations to maintain 128 server tickrate even with 100+ active players on beach spawn.

Ready to Play?

Check our Live Wipe Countdown Hub or read our F1 Console Connect Guide to secure your spot the moment the server boots!

Written by Renewal Rust Network Staff

Official infrastructure and event schedules for the Renewal Rust European server network. Need live help? Join our Official Discord for 24/7 staff ticket support.