Rust Rides News

[p]Straight and honest: we’re preparing a demonstration release — DEMO, which will include only the editor. The goal is simple — to show that the game is real and moving forward, to connect with the community, and to give you creative tools right now.[/p][h2]What the demo will include[/h2]

• [p]A basic content editor for creating objects and scenes.[/p]
• [p]Tools to publish created content to the local Steam Workshop (workshop only).[/p]
• [p]Initial categories for mods (details later).[/p]

[h2]Important warnings — read carefully[/h2]

• [p]The editor is still in active development. Features will be very limited and may contain bugs or unfinished functionality.[/p]
• [p]There is currently no documentation. We won’t provide instructions on how to properly make mods yet — that will come later.[/p]
• [p]We do not recommend making full mods if the game is releasing in the coming days. Wait for the next official announcement with documentation and guidelines.[/p]
• [p]Compatibility is NOT guaranteed. Mods made now may be incompatible with the final game or PlayTest version. (Expect an announcement on readiness.) (The “Doors” category should work stably.)[/p]
• [p]The tool that automatically configures your mods — variables, parameters, file paths — is still under development and may change daily. This means the mod structure and automatic settings can change at any time.[/p]
• [p]The only category that will likely remain compatible with the final game is “Doors.” Use it as a demo example to understand the logic of future updates.[/p]

[h2]Why we’re doing this[/h2][p]Our main goal is to support creativity in the community: developers, modders, and players. We want to give you the chance to start creating and testing ideas with us — even if the tools are still simple. You’ll help shape the future of Rust Rides, and we’ll prepare full tools and documentation for you.[/p][h2]A little about the upcoming update (coming soon)[/h2]

1. [p]New “Vehicles” category — tools for creating drivable vehicles.[/p]
2. [p]Gizmo — visual arrows for moving objects instead of plain numeric fields.[/p]
3. [p]Minor UI improvements — better usability.[/p]
4. [p]Updated mod configuration and folder structure — changes to how mods are stored and connected.[/p]

[p]Thank you for your attention and understanding. We invite all creative and passionate people to join us — ask questions, test the editor, and share your ideas. We’re building this together.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Hello everyone following Rust Rides 💙💛
We have great news — we are starting the "Let's Make the Game Together" flash mob.
Now each of you can create your own mods, builds, and even entire mod packs! We are officially adding Steam Workshop support to the game.[/h3][hr][/hr][h3]✨ What you get at launch:[/h3]

• [p]📦 Import your own 3D models (.gltf, .glb, .fbx, .obj)[/p]
• [p]🎨 Import textures (albedo, normals, alpha channel, emissive light maps)[/p]
• [p]🖼️ Built-in texture upscaler (256x256 → 1024x1024 in 1 click)[/p]
• [p]🔧 Presets for quick addition of interactive objects (for example, doors with their own model, texture, sound, and animation)[/p]
• [p]🚀 Tools for packing and uploading mods to the Workshop in a few clicks[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]We want Rust Rides to become one of the first Ukrainian games with Steam Workshop support.
Together with you, we can create new content and develop the game even further 🙌[/h3][hr][/hr][h3]💡 Join the testing![/h3][h3]
Today, on Ukraine's Independence Day, we are opening a registration form for the Steam Workshop beta test:
👉 Registration Form[/h3][hr][/hr][h3]🔥 Add Rust Rides to your Wishlist to not miss the release and be among the first to get access to the workshop![/h3]

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p]Game development is in full swing. We're adding new cars, improving customization, implementing an inventory system, and preparing multiplayer. At the same time, we're working on graphics and optimization.[/p][p]We've also switched to a new engine — Unreal Engine 5.6.0, which will give us more opportunities to develop the project.[/p][p]Thank you for staying with us. Please share the game with your friends — it really helps![/p]

[p]Want to support the development of RustRides? Grab Ukrainian Shield: Iraq — a modern RTS about Ukraine’s peacekeeping operation in Iraq. Thank you for your support![/p][p]Tactical RTS set in the Iraq conflict. Command Ukrainian forces, launch airstrikes, capture positions. A dynamic and realistic strategy game.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h3]Hello, everyone!
This isn’t a big update — more like a small wave to anyone passing by 👋[/h3][p]We’re already testing our game on Steam. Every day, we break things, fix things, add new stuff, and check old features. Just today, we tested P2P connectivity via Steam_Lobby. Yep, the game already connects through Steam and we’re steadily progressing![/p][p]This post is less about patch notes — more of a signal:
If our game interests you, please wishlist it on Steam! 💙
It really helps, especially before release.
And hey — if you tell your friends, or even make a TikTok with the hashtag #RustRides, we’d be thrilled.[/p][p]We truly believe our project deserves your attention. We’re putting both heart and tech brain 🧠 into this.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🛠️ A quick look at the technical side:[/h3]

• [p]Solid optimization, even for weaker PCs.[/p]
• [p]Have an older GPU? We’re adding AI frame generation for smoother gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Have RTX? Enjoy full ray tracing support.[/p]
• [p]Don’t have RTX? No worries — it’ll still look great.[/p]
• [p]Our settings are flexible, adaptive, and designed for comfort.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]💬 Thanks for reading!
Be patient just a bit longer — we’ll deliver a cool, stable, and stylish game just for you.[/p][p]With love,
The Rust Rides Dev Team[/p]