Community servers are by far the best addition to Rust’s gameplay. Well, they are very much enjoyed by the player base on PC. So, Facepunch Studios and Double 11 decided to launch it for console gamers as well. Now, these servers are different from the official servers. On these servers, players can play the survival game according to their own rules. Even streamers use these servers for creating content. However, due to their recent inclusion in the game’s console version, players have encountered various issues. As per reports, players are unable to access Rust’s community servers on their console, due to which the whole community is going haywire. If you are facing the same issue, then consider reading this article until the end.
Rust was inspired by the well-known multiplayer game DayZ. Well, like DayZ, it is solely a multiplayer survival game. However, features like crafting differentiate it from DayZ. Rust was fully released in 2018, and its popularity has risen since. In the game, players have to survive in the wilderness while also having to take care of their hunger, thirst, and shelter. Not only that, they are required to fight other players as well. Since it’s online multiplayer, players can form clans and build bases with other players. On the community servers, players are free to decide the rules for the gameplay. Although PC players have had access to Rust’s community servers for quite a while, console players got the taste on November 30, 2023. However, as with any newly released game or feature, issues keep barging in. That said, if you are unable to access the community servers of Rust on your console, here are a few workarounds for you to try.
Rust Console Community Servers Not Working: How to fix it?
Many players have reported encountering issues connecting to the community servers or playing on them in the Rust console edition. Since the community servers are still under development, such issues are to be expected. Double 11 developers are working to resolve the various issues faced by the players. Hence, we can only hope for it to be fixed in the near future. However, until then, you can try the potential workarounds below to fix the issue.
Check Server Status
Since the community servers are newly released in Rust Console Edition, there might be some downtime from the developer’s side to resolve issues regarding the same. So, before trying any workarounds, make sure that the servers are functioning properly. You can head over to the in-game Community Servers list and check the player count of a particular server. If it’s low or 0, that means the server is currently not operational.
Try different servers
In the game’s community servers list, try connecting to a different server if the one you are trying to connect to is working. Attempt to connect to a different server to check if the issue is limited to a particular server or not. You can press the Y button (on Xbox controller) or the Triangle button (on PlayStation controller) in the Community Server list to bring up the server search menu. Now, search for a server, and then check whether it is working or not.
Restart the Game
Sometimes, when starting the game, the files may not load properly, hence leading to this issue. So, a simple restart of the game might be all that’s needed to fix the issue. If that didn’t yield any result, consider restarting your console and trying again.
Update the game
Make sure that you have installed the latest updates of the game. The developers are releasing patches to fix various issues. An outdated game version can lead to such issues so it is always better to ensure that you are running the latest version of the game.
Check internet connection
Well, the game is solely multiplayer hence, it’s necessary that it has access to a stable internet connection. If there is inconsistent connectivity, the in-game features cannot function properly leading to such issues. Hence ensure that your internet is stable. You can also restart your router to establish a fresh connection. Also, switching to Ethernet could be a better alternative to enhance connectivity.
Reinstall the Game
The last resort is to reinstall the game, as it will get rid of the missing and corrupted files. After a fresh installation, check again and verify whether you can join a community server.
Report the issue
Nevertheless, if after all the workarounds the issue persists, you can contact official support. You need to ensure that you have explained the issue in detail so that the developers can understand it and provide solutions regarding the same.
Well, folks that was all for this guide to resolve the Rust Console Community Server not working issue. We hope that the workarounds provided in this guide proved helpful. Anyway, for more such guides and updates, visit DigiStatement daily. Also read: How to play crossplay in Rust Console Edition (PS5, PS4 & Xbox)
