Rust Mobile's Closed Alpha Test: A Sneak Peek This February
Get ready, Rust fans! A closed alpha test for Rust Mobile is launching sometime in February. This confidential test will offer a limited number of players their first hands-on experience with the mobile port.
Participation requires signing up through the official Rust Discord server. Important note: save data will not transfer, and in-app purchases will be unavailable during the alpha. Furthermore, Facepunch has confirmed the test will be strictly private, with no public release of screenshots or videos anticipated. An NDA will be required for participation.
The Big Question: Monetization
Many players, myself included, are eager to see how Rust Mobile will handle in-app purchases and other monetization strategies. Successful mobile ports like Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition have demonstrated that a balance between free content and optional paid expansions is achievable.
The mobile release of Rust is a significant event, bringing a hugely popular PC survival game to mobile devices. This is sure to generate considerable excitement among players seeking to build empires and dominate the mobile survival landscape.
In the meantime, check out our list of top survival games for iOS and Android if you're looking for a survival fix before Rust Mobile arrives!
