Rust's October update is nearly upon us, and it's a big one, finally introducing the game's long-awaited mission system. As of October 7, you'll be getting a host of more directed objectives from NPCs, and there are plenty of other additions to look forward to in the survival game.
The big addition this time around is the mission system. You'll now be able to speak to NPCs and pick up quests that'll direct you to complete objectives in exchange for rewards like scrap or treasure boxes. The devs emphasize in a press release that this is just the "first iteration" of the mission system, and is currently focused on newer players.
Mission-givers will be available at most safe zones, and initial tasks will include things like catching fish, harvesting lumber, hunting sharks, or looking for treasure. It's all solo for now, but co-op options are coming, as are PvP-focused objectives and bounty hunting. The mission system was initially supposed to launch in the September update, but was pushed back here "due to quality and content concerns".
RELATED LINKS:
Rust is getting supply drop changes that'll make them a lot easier to spot
Rust has a whole bunch of quality-of-life changes coming up
The Rust devs are making underwater labs more worthwhile
