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Overview
[EU] Facepunch StagingDecision signals
Activity detailsJoin now
OK to join
Catch-up risk
Medium
Limited wipe history
Server health
Rising
limited sample
Competition
High
- Gather Rate
- 1x
- Team Limit
- 8
- Location
- EU · FR
IP
79.137.98.9:28016
First seen: 100d ago7/28/2026, 3:43:39 PMLast seen: 7m ago11/6/2026, 1:12:54 AM
Part of Facepunch
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Server Map
- Map Type
- Procedural Map
- Size
- 4300×4300
- Seed
- 1641015675
Biomes: Arctic 31.5%, Temperate 25%, Arid 18.1%, Tundra 14.6%, Jungle 10.8%.
Cold biomes dominate — plan for harsh northern loot runs.
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
02:00 – 05:00
Avg ~37 players online
11:00 – 14:00
Avg ~8 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 Mon 02:00, quieter around Thu 12:00.
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 18:00–21:00, quiet around 03:00–06:00 (UTC)
Competition
High
Server health
Rising
- Weekly pattern
- Typically busiest around Sun 18:00, quieter around Thu 04:00.
About this server
This is an official server owned and operated by Facepunch. The Staging Branch in Rust is a separate version of Rust where new updates and features are tested before being published to the main game. To join, launch 'Rust - Staging Branch' from your Steam library. See more at https://rust.facepunch.com/staging
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About this server
What kind of server is [EU] Facepunch Staging?
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 47/350. 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 high, based on population, team limits, wipe stage, and server type.
When is peak time, and how does population fade after wipe?
Typically busiest around Mon 02:00, quieter around Thu 12:00.