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Last Updated 3/16/24 Rust’s Hardcore Mode is a game mode designed to offer a more challenging and intense experience for veteran players of the game. This mode has significant changes to increase the difficulty level and encourage a more survival-focused gameplay style. Notable Features:
  • Team System is Disabled
  • Safe Zones are Removed
  • Map/Compass is Disabled
  • No Global Chat
To enable hardcore mode on your Rust server:
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Navigate to Atomic Panel

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2

Navigate to the File Manager

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Open the 'serverauto.cfg' file.

Navigate to the pathway /home/container/server/rust/cfg/serverauto.cfg
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Add 'gamemode.set' to your file.

Add a line to this file called gamemode.set hardcore to your serverauto.cfg file.
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Save the `serverauto.cfg` file and restart your Rust server.

Once you have enabled hardcore mode, restart your Rust server for the gamemode to be updated.
Congratulations! You have just enabled hardcore mode!
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