Rust's monthly reset arrived alongside the Power Trip update, which overhauled major landmarks to depend on electrical infrastructure. Two new cosmetics entered the store—the Bar Games DLC featuring mini-games and social tools, and a Stone Sculpture editor allowing players to carve and shape custom stone creations.

The update restructured landmark mechanics so that Dome, Launch Site, Water Treatment, and Airfield now require activated power from the central Power Plant to function. This creates a dominant territory around power generation that large groups can more readily secure and defend. However, some players noted that solo players could theoretically outmanoeuvre larger teams by strategically managing fuel consumption and exploiting electrical gaps.