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Roblox Rust is a popular third-person survival multiplayer game mode developed by Facepunch Studios.
Roblox announced the official launch of Rust on their platform on July 15, 2023. Players can experience a unique take on the popular Rust survival genre within the popular kid-friendly gaming platform. According to The Verge, fans and gamers expressed a mixed reaction on social media as some expressed concerns about the integration of a more mature game mode into the platform. The launch sparked a trending topic #RetrustMFBLaunch on Twitter. Players can download and play Rust on Roblox for free. Roblox stated that their version of Rust is family-friendly and tailored to their user base, but some critics argue otherwise. A Verge article covered the launch of Roblox's Rust and fan reactions.
According to Polygon, the launch of Roblox Rust marks a significant shift in the gaming industry as it allows developers to reach a broader audience by integrating their works into popular kid-friendly platforms like Roblox.