Rust is fundamentally built as a multiplayer-only experience. And while you can play across different platforms, there's a catch.

The last week of May will witness a force wipe on Rust console, and it’s time to prepare accordingly. This wipe isn’t a penalty; it ushers in a host of changes in accordance with the recent updates.

Dave is a veteran game newswriter and has reported for a variety of outlets for over a decade, writing news, reviews, guides and more for online game sites wherever he can find them. Rust for PS4 and ...