These updates fundamentally shift how players engage in combat and move through the world.

The UI now shows "X Days" of upkeep instead of the generic ">72 hours". Storage & Loot Balance

Sprinting is no longer possible while strafing; side movement is limited to walking speed.

Streamlining construction was a major focus, reducing the "friction" of maintaining a base.

High-value items (like HQM ore and MLRS rockets) now take 60 minutes to despawn instead of 5 minutes. World & NPC Improvements Rust - The Big QOL Update - Everything You Need To Know