Tools
Rust Wipe Timer
Countdown to the next map wipe on official Facepunch servers. Calculated automatically — first Thursday of each month, 2:00 PM EST / 18:00 UTC.
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Next map wipe
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Map Wipe
Every first Thursday of the month. Map resets, buildings are removed. Blueprints carry over.
BP Wipe
Full wipe including blueprints — happens a few times per year. Facepunch announces it in the devblog beforehand.
FAQ
When is the Rust wipe?
Map wipe happens every first Thursday of the month at 2:00 PM EST (18:00 UTC). Facepunch wipes official servers first, community servers follow shortly after.
What gets deleted during a wipe?
A map wipe removes all buildings, items in boxes and player inventories. Learned blueprints carry over. A BP wipe resets everything, including blueprints.
When is the BP wipe?
Full blueprint wipes happen a few times per year. There is no fixed schedule — Facepunch announces them in the devblog a few days beforehand.
Getting ready for wipe day?
The first hours after wipe decide everything. With Rust cheats you farm faster, build sooner and dominate from the very first fight.