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A Practical Rust Wipe Day Opening Checklist

Keep the first base, furnace, workbench, and entrance upgrades moving without losing the route.

Patch 2026.07 · Updated 2026-07-11

A short opening list is easier to follow than a rigid minute-by-minute script. Secure a fallback, lock a starter, then build the resource loop that supports the next move.

Secure a return point

Place sleeping bags along the route and keep one fallback away from the planned base area.

Lock the minimum base

An airlock, tool cupboard, storage, and a furnace are enough to protect the first useful haul.

Upgrade the obvious weakness

Replace the starter entrance before spending the same resources on a larger but poorly secured shell.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the checklist need an account?

No. Progress stays in the current browser.

Can the server schedule differ from the monthly reset?

Yes. Community servers can use weekly, biweekly, or other schedules.