[WILDERNESS] PreAlpha Testing Is Now Open

[ALERT] [WILDERNESS] is now playable as a barebones build with only the map and basic commands running.

This is an intentional early test phase. For the next few weeks, we will performance test this build with real runtime and real player activity before progressively enabling additional systems.

If you want to help shape [WILDERNESS], now is the best time to join and stress test it with us.

Connect Now

• connect server.wilderness.host
• connect 104.129.132.17:32010
• Website: https://wilderness.host

Discussion & Feedback

Please use <#1498342723026030732> for all discussion, feedback, and bug reports.

What Is [WILDERNESS]?

[WILDERNESS] is an experimental modded no-team-limit project by Lone Wolf Rust that is radically different from our Solo server.

It is built around two core goals:

1) Player Freedom

• Heavily relaxed rules and reduced staff intervention.
• Toxic communications are generally allowed.
• Teaming is allowed.
• Organic Rust gameplay is the priority.

2) Balanced Innovation

• [WILDERNESS] is modded, but we are focused on practical quality-of-life improvements.
• No over-the-top gameplay (no absurd 1000x rates, flying cars, drug-business fantasy mods, etc.).
• We are balancing for long-term fun, player retention, and meaningful progression.

Anti-Cheat & Player Access

All Rust players without a Rust game ban on their current account are allowed to join.

• Active cheaters will be permanently banned.
• [WILDERNESS] gives us a live environment to further test and improve the Lone Wolf Rust Anti-Cheat System.
• This is a major departure from Solo Only, and a major opportunity to harden our systems even further.

Roadmap / Phases

1. Current Phase 1: Bare Minimum Testing

Map, menus, team system, and ~5 menus are live for intensive bug/performance testing.

1. Phase 2: Core Systems

Rollout of the core Quality of Life suite for testing.

1. Phase 3: Environment & Reward Systems

Implementation of more intensive/custom systems for testing.

1. Phase 4: Fixes, Tuning, and Last-Wave Systems

Final tuning for the first official wipe and full system activation.

Map Information

• Map link: https://rustmaps.com/map/768f1d763aa64d9babbe8ea3453b1e49
• Yes, it is a large custom map (~4K).
• Yes, it is large for expected early low pop.
• Yes, that is intentional.
• This map is staying for now.

Play it. Break it. Report bugs. We need real gameplay feedback.

Release Outlook

The full release of [WILDERNESS] is targeted for Summer 2026, based on how this PreAlpha testing period performs.

Jump in now and help us build it right.