RustNK - Custom Hardcore PvE, NPCs, Events & Quests
Modded PvE 1x US Rust server with weekly wipes. Currently 9/50 players, team limit unlimited. Peak hours around 23:00–02:00, quieter around 09:00–12:00 (UTC). Good time to join now; population trending up over the past week; high competition.
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Overview
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Good time
Catch-up risk
Low
Server health
Rising
limited sample
Competition
High
- Gather Rate
- 1x
- Team Limit
- Unlimited
- Location
- US
IP
64.20.51.155:28015
First seen: 52d ago9/14/2026, 3:08:29 PMLast seen: 16m ago11/6/2026, 3:03:12 AM
Server Map
- Map Type
- Procedural Map
- Size
- 4800×4800
- Seed
- 0
Large map — more space to farm and hide.
For monument coverage, caves, and strong build spots, open View map details below.
Wipe History
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · auto
- Wipe · auto
Wipe Calendar
November 2026
December 2026
Best times to play
07:00 – 10:00
Avg ~16 players online
17:00 – 20:00
Avg ~4 players online
Player History
After-wipe population
Average players by day after wipe (from past wipe cycles)
Based on limited history, population may fall to about 55% of peak (~15) by day 6 after wipe.
Based on 2 past wipe cycles
Weekly activity heatmap
Average population by day and hour
Typically busiest around Fri 08:00, quieter around Thu 22:00.
RustSeek Analysis
- Best for
- No team limit; 1x vanilla pace; Hardcore — tougher pace; More PvE
- Good time to join?
- About day 1 of this wipe; ~13 days until next wipe; Fresh wipe — good time to start; Population looks fine right now
- When to play
- Peak around 23:00–02:00, quiet around 09:00–12:00 (UTC)
Competition
High
Server health
Rising
- After-wipe fade
- Based on limited history, population may fall to about 55% of peak (~15) by day 6 after wipe.
- Weekly pattern
- Typically busiest around Fri 00:00, quieter around Thu 14:00.
About this server
Welcome to RustNK: A curated Hardcore PvE experience. Our server is designed for meaningful progression rather than instant gratification, featuring Vanilla upkeep, a balanced economy, challenging NPCs and events that scale with your group size. With a helpful & friendly community and active admins you can expect a fun and rewarding experience. Our customized Hardcore ruleset includes: - Fog of War - map uncovers as you explore - No tech tree - items must be found to be researched - No craftable guns - Vanilla ammo crafting costs - Vanilla bag & bed timers Our maps are procedurally generated, verified to meet our requirements, with some monument customizations. We have a growing list of custom events and features unique to our server. Wipes are the 1st & 3rd Thursday of month. rs01GohaozJ^0rAi4000/r
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About this server
What kind of server is RustNK - Custom Hardcore PvE, NPCs, Events & Qu…?
It is a 1x gather Rust server with team limit unlimited, located in US, map Procedural Map.
Is it a good time to join?
Currently 9/50. Wipe stage: fresh. Overall, this looks like a good time to join. Catch-up risk: low.
How often does this server wipe?
Wipe cycle is about 13d. 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 Fri 08:00, quieter around Thu 22:00. Based on limited history, population may fall to about 55% of peak (~15) by day 6 after wipe.