Everything Changed: Complete Rust Naval Update Guide (Ghost Ships & Boats)
The Rust Naval Update (February 2026) is finally here, and it completely changes how we play. In this Bonus Episode of Rust University, I break down everything you need to know about the new Deep Sea Meta—from building your first custom boat to raiding island with the new Boat Cannons.
We also explore the new Floating City monument, how to find and loot the legendary Ghost Ships, and the essential tips for surviving on the open water (including the Sleeping Bag trick!).
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Naval Class Schedule (Timestamps):
0:00 - Intro: The Ocean Era Begins
0:17 - Tech Tree: Unlocking Boat Parts
0:50 - Deep Sea: How To Find It?
1:08 - Shipyard: How to Build & Customize Your Boat (Tips)
2:50 - The Deep Sea Map
5:27 - What's on The Islands?
6:35 - New Monument: The Floating City Guide
6:58 - Floating City Quest: Rocket Launcher Reward
7:16 - Patrol Boats & Loot
8:03 - High Tier Loot: Hunting Ghost Ships
8:48 - Rockets vs Boats: How to Sink a Boat?
9:23 - Looting Sunken Ships (Shipwrecks)
10:06 - Pro Tip: Sleeping Bags on Boats (Respawn Meta)
10:28 - Can We Raid Bases With Boats? (Cannons)
11:03 - Naval Combat: Cannons vs. Boats
11:37 - Auto turrets on Boats?
11:45 - Which Vehicles Can Go To Deep Sea?
12:00 - Outro: Back to Regular Classes
🎓 About Rust University:
This is a bonus lecture covering the latest Facepunch update. Our regular "Zero to Hero" course continues every Tuesday and Friday.
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