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Overview
Rust.96.fi - Staging BranchDecision signals
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OK to join
Catch-up risk
Medium
Limited wipe history
Server health
Stable
limited sample
Competition
Medium
- Gather Rate
- 1x
- Team Limit
- 8
- Location
- EU · FI
IP
89.190.6.44:28017
First seen: 100d ago7/28/2026, 3:45:03 PMLast seen: 20m ago11/6/2026, 3:03:10 AM
Server Map
- Map Type
- Procedural Map
- Size
- 4250×4250
- Seed
- 308670667
Biomes: Temperate 29.6%, Arid 28.8%, Tundra 17.4%, Arctic 14.4%, Jungle 9.8%.
Temperate-heavy: balanced biomes for early farming.
For monument coverage, caves, and strong build spots, open View map details below.
Wipe History
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · backfill
Wipe Calendar
November 2026
December 2026
Best times to play
01:00 – 04:00
Avg ~2 players online
09:00 – 12:00
Avg ~0 players online
Player History
After-wipe population
Average players by day after wipe (from past wipe cycles)
Limited wipe history — treat this curve as a rough guide only.
Based on 1 past wipe cycles
Weekly activity heatmap
Average population by day and hour
Typically busiest around Thu 00:00, quieter around Thu 08:00.
RustSeek Analysis
- Best for
- Small teams (max 8); 1x vanilla pace; Vanilla — fewer mods; Monthly wipe cycle
- Good time to join?
- About day 7 of this wipe; ~23 days until next wipe; Mid-wipe — steadier pace; Pretty empty right now
- When to play
- Peak around 17:00–20:00, quiet around 01:00–04:00 (UTC)
Competition
Medium
Server health
Stable
- Weekly pattern
- Typically busiest around Wed 16:00, quieter around Thu 00:00.
About this server
Step into Staging Branch server! Here, you can explore new landscapes, features and build without rush, knowing your progress is safe for a year, unless a new staging branch update (protocol update) requires a reset. This server is not meant for clan battles or base destruction, offering a nurturing environment for beginners to learn and expand their skills. Server Features: * Progress kept until 2027, barring protocol updates. * Consistent Exploration: Same map seed throughout 2026.
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About this server
What kind of server is Rust.96.fi - Staging Branch?
It is a 1x gather Rust server with team limit 8, located in EU, map Procedural Map.
Is it a good time to join?
Currently 2/96. Wipe stage: mid. Joining now is reasonable. Catch-up risk: medium.
How often does this server wipe?
Wipe cycle is about 30d. Check last and next wipe times on this page, then connect with one click.
How competitive is this server?
Competition level is medium, based on population, team limits, wipe stage, and server type.
When is peak time, and how does population fade after wipe?
Typically busiest around Thu 00:00, quieter around Thu 08:00.