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[US] Facepunch Softcore 2
148.113.198.11:28020 checked 5m ago
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1. Main points
Players now
31/ 300
10% full
7-day average
59
peak 157
Rank
#306
top 1%
Last wipe
28d ago
monthly schedule
Next wipe
6d 22h
Thu 5 Nov, 19:00 UTC FW
Main points
- There were 31 players on it, 10% of its 300 slots.
- Over the last seven days it averaged 59 players, with a peak of 157.
- It ranks #306 of all ranked servers, the top 1%, on player hours over the last seven days.
- Its current map went up 28d ago; the next wipe is expected Thursday 5 November, 19:00 UTC, the force wipe.
2. Players
Figure 1: Players on [US] Facepunch Softcore 2
Players now and over time, UTC
Every five minutes, from the Steam server list.
Hourly average and peak, UTC.
Daily average and peak, UTC.
Source: Live server queries, Rust Census
3. Server performance
Figure 2: Frame rate, entities and memory
From asking the server directly; low fps and a climbing entity count mean lag
Note
48 hours: hourly readings. 30 to 90 days: one point a day, with the day's average and lowest fps, most entities and most memory, measured since 17 Sep. From asking the server directly; low fps and a climbing entity count mean lag.
4. Rank
Figure 3: Rank among all servers, daily
1 is best
Top 1% of all ranked servers, and #16 of the quad servers (top 2%). Ranked on player hours over the last seven days.
Source: Live server queries, Rust Census
5. Wipe schedule
Patternforce wipes only
Next wipe Thursday 5 November, 19:00 UTC, in 6d 22h. The force wipe · high confidence
Wipe-day peak
147
players, last three wipes
Table 1: Coming wipes
Expected from its own rhythm and the force wipe
| In | Date and time | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 6d 22h | Thu 5 Nov, 19:00 UTC | Force wipe FW |
| 34d 22h | Thu 3 Dec, 19:00 UTC | Force wipe FW |
Figure 4: The first 48 hours of its last wipes
Players each hour, from the hour of the wipe
Players each hour, from the hour of the wipe. The latest peaked at 147, 7 hours in.
Source: Live server queries, Rust Census
6. Wipes
Table 2: Wipes, newest first
Every wipe seen on this server
| Wiped | Peak | Crowd | Lasted | Players before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Oct, 17:41 UTC FW28d ago | 147 | – | running | 17 |
Notes
- Peak: the most players in the first 48 hours. Crowd: whether every day of the wipe kept at least half that peak, or the day it fell below.
- A new world less than six hours after a wipe is a restart, not a wipe of its own.
Source: Live server queries, Rust Census
7. Map
Figure 5: Map of [US] Facepunch Softcore 2
4500 · seed 1750336523
Table 3: The world
As the server publishes it
| Map | Procedural Map |
|---|---|
| Size | 4500 |
| Seed | 1750336523 |
8. Server characteristics
Table 4: Characteristics of [US] Facepunch Softcore 2
What the server publishes and what was recorded
| Address | 148.113.198.11:28020 |
|---|---|
| Region | – |
| Max players | 300 |
| Group limit | quad |
| Wipe schedule | monthly |
| Last wipe | 1 Oct 2026, 17:41 UTC |
| Hostname | new__us__softcore__2.playrust.com |
| First seen | 13 Sep 2026 |
9. Operator
Hostnameplayrust.com
Table 5: Other servers of this operator
The busiest servers publishing a playrust.com hostname
| Server | Status | Players |
|---|---|---|
| [EU] Facepunch 1 | Online | 166 / 400 |
| [EU] Facepunch Premium 1 | Online | 137 / 350 |
| [EU East] Facepunch 4 | Online | 137 / 350 |
| [EU] Facepunch Softcore 1 | Online | 102 / 400 |
| [EU East] Facepunch 5 | Online | 78 / 350 |
| [EU] Facepunch Softcore 3 | Online | 73 / 400 |
| [EU] Facepunch Softcore 2 | Online | 67 / 400 |
| [US East] Facepunch Premium 1 | Online | 50 / 400 |
125 servers publish a playrust.com hostname; the busiest are listed.
10. About this server
In its own words: the description the server publishes, unedited.
This is an official server owned and operated by Facepunch. People are free to speak whatever language they like. Don't be surprised if you get banned for being abusive.
11. Similar servers
Table 6: Servers like this one
The same kind of game, then region, group limit, rate and wipes
| Server | Characteristics | Players |
|---|---|---|
| LA VERGA DEL ABUELO / NOOB FRIENDLY / LATAM - ESP / SPANISH ONL | NA · quad · monthly · 7 on average | 8 / 80 |
| LA ISLA DEL ABUELO / NOOB FRIENDLY / LATAM - ESP / SPANISH ONLY | NA · quad · monthly · 6 on average | 2 / 200 |
| Poon Plowers | Monthly | Softcore | No BP Wipe | NA · quad · monthly · 2 on average | 2 / 100 |
| Reddit.com/r/PlayRust - US Monthly Quad | NA · quad · monthly · 12 on average | 7 / 200 |
| RustForNoobs.com | Solo Duo Trio Quad | Monthly | US | NA · quad · monthly · 3 on average | 3 / 150 |
| Rusty Pirates | No Decay | Monthly | No BP Wipes | NA · quad · monthly · 1 on average | 0 / 50 |
12. Quick answers
From the figures on this page.
Wipe details
On what schedule are wipes carried out on [US] Facepunch Softcore 2?
The force wipe is the only wipe [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 takes, once a month. On Thursday 5 November at 19:00 UTC the next wipe falls, as a force wipe takes every Rust server. This world was generated 28 days 2 hours ago. Its tags carry a monthly wipe schedule.
On [US] Facepunch Softcore 2, what happens on wipe day?
The average busiest point of its recent wipes drew 147 players. The peak of the latest wipe's crowd came 7 hours after it began.
Server record
Is [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 up, and how well has it held up?
[US] Facepunch Softcore 2 is online at the time of this release. By its own reported uptime, it restarted about 7 hours ago. 167 of 168 hours on across the last 7 full days gives an uptime of 99%. The first sighting of it by Rust Census was on 13 September 2026.
How well does [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 perform?
Over the last 48 hours, server fps averaged 88; the lowest reading was 38. The world carried up to 354,048 entities, including buildings, deployables and all else. Up to 10,562 MB of memory was used. What players experience as lag is low fps combined with a climbing entity count.
Which location does [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 run from?
Its name points to North America, though [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 publishes no region tag. Where a server says it is is what Rust Census shows; where the machine stands is not looked up. 148.113.198.11:28020 is its address.
Which Rust version is [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 running?
The version in use on [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 is Rust network protocol 2635 and build 168909 on Windows. To join, your game has to be on the same protocol; Steam handles the update.
Player figures
What population has been recorded on [US] Facepunch Softcore 2?
[US] Facepunch Softcore 2 stands at 31 players from 300 slots in this release. This release records a seven-day average of 59 players and a peak of 157. An average of 87 players was recorded at 23:00 UTC, the busiest hour of the last 48.
What position does [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 hold in the server rankings?
For seven-day player hours, [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 is ranked #306, placing it in the top 1% of all ranked servers. Within quad servers this release ranks it #16.
Tag details
Which Rust Census filters and lists cover [US] Facepunch Softcore 2?
Included in these Rust Census lists is [US] Facepunch Softcore 2: Rust tutorial servers, Official Rust servers: live and North America: servers listed. These filters bring it up on the server list: Region: North America; Type: No plugins at all; Game mode: Softcore; Server tag: Monthly ^m and Tutorial on ^t; Group limit: Quad; Wipe schedule: Monthly; Players now: At least 10; Average players: 50+ on average; Boxes: Official only.
Which operator runs [US] Facepunch Softcore 2?
A playrust.com hostname is published by [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 and by 124 other servers we track, so the same operator most likely runs them.
Which meanings do the tags on [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 carry?
official (official): Run by Facepunch or one of its partners: the servers in Rust's Official tab. Rust does not publish this, so it is kept by hand; gmsoftcore (Game mode): This is softcore, which runs on an easier ruleset; mp300 (Max players): Slots: 300; ts4 (Group limit): No team may hold more than 4; v2635 (Protocol): To connect, your game version must match protocol 2635; cs168909 (Build): Game build: 168909; ptrak (Networking): The network layer is RakNet, the game's standard; $r? (Region code): No region code is set; ^m (Monthly): This server wipes monthly, on Facepunch's force wipe; ^t (Tutorial on): The Facepunch tutorial runs here, so new players can begin; sc2 (Custom tag): Neither standard nor issued by Facepunch: an owner or plugin applied this tag are the tags [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 publishes, and the game's server browser reads them. Current players, queue length and world creation time are in the tags as well, and are shown at the top of this page.
Map and rules
Which map has been recorded for [US] Facepunch Softcore 2?
The procedural map on [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 is generated by the game, measures 4,500 and carries seed 1750336523. Because one size and seed give one map, RustMaps can display it from this page.
On [US] Facepunch Softcore 2, what rules and settings are in force?
The name of [US] Facepunch Softcore 2 carries no gather rate. A limit of 4 players applies to groups (quad). It runs softcore, Facepunch's easier mode: you keep part of your loot. Combat between players and raiding are both permitted. The in-game Official tab of Rust lists it. VAC, Valve's anti-cheat, is enabled.
Join details
What steps are needed to join [US] Facepunch Softcore 2?
Enter client.connect 148.113.198.11:28020 in Rust's console, opened with F1. Alternatively, use Launch Rust and join here: Steam opens the game and connects you.
13. Server tags
What each tag this server publishes means: a glossary.
Published asmp300,ptrak,$r?,v2635,^m,^t,gmsoftcore,cs168909,sc2,ts4
On Rust Census
| official | Run by Facepunch or one of its partners: the servers in Rust's Official tab. Rust does not publish this, so it is kept by hand. |
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Game
gmsoftcore | Game mode This is softcore, which runs on an easier ruleset. |
|---|---|
mp300 | Max players Slots: 300. |
ts4 | Group limit No team may hold more than 4. |
v2635 | Protocol To connect, your game version must match protocol 2635. |
cs168909 | Build Game build: 168909. |
ptrak | Networking The network layer is RakNet, the game's standard. |
$r? | Region code No region code is set. |
Wipe schedule
^m | Monthly This server wipes monthly, on Facepunch's force wipe. |
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Gameplay
^t | Tutorial on The Facepunch tutorial runs here, so new players can begin. |
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Other
sc2 | Custom tag Neither standard nor issued by Facepunch: an owner or plugin applied this tag. |
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Players now (cp), the queue (qp) and the wipe time (born) are in the tag string too; they change every few minutes and are shown at the top of the page. Flag meanings are Facepunch's.
