Rust Wipe Calendar 2026
Force Wipe Dates 2026
Facepunch enforces a Force Wipe on the first Thursday of every month at 20:00 CET.
| Month | Force Wipe Date | Update Expected |
|---|---|---|
| January | 02.01.2026 | ✅ |
| February | 05.02.2026 | ✅ |
| March | 05.03.2026 | ✅ |
| April | 02.04.2026 | ✅ |
| May | 07.05.2026 | ✅ |
| June | 04.06.2026 | ✅ |
| July | 02.07.2026 | ✅ Content Update |
| August | 06.08.2026 | ✅ |
| September | 03.09.2026 | ✅ |
| October | 01.10.2026 | ✅ |
| November | 05.11.2026 | ✅ |
| December | 03.12.2026 | ✅ |
Wipe Types Explained
- Force Wipe: Every server must wipe (map + buildings). Enforced by Facepunch
- BP Wipe: Learned blueprints are reset. Optional, some servers wipe BPs monthly
- Map Wipe: Only the map is reset, BPs remain
Common Wipe Cycles for Community Servers
| Cycle | When to Wipe | For Whom |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Every Thursday | Hardcore PvP, high pop |
| Bi-weekly | Every 2 weeks | Balanced |
| Monthly | Force Wipe only | Casual players, roleplayers |
Set Up Your Own Wipe Cycle
At game-serverhosting.de, you can set up automatic wipes via the Scheduler:
- Dashboard → Scheduler → New Task
- Action: "Wipe Server"
- Choose schedule (e.g. every Thursday 18:00)
- Set Map/BP Wipe separately
Tips for Wipe Day
- 30 minutes beforehand: Send a warning to players
- Prepare seed: Generate a new seed or reuse a proven seed
- Check plugins: Check all plugins for compatibility after the wipe
- Backup: Create a backup before the wipe (in case you want to roll back)