This change has already split the community. Solo players rejoice (slower offline raids). Zergs are stockpiling HQM to craft the new Fragmentation Rockets (more on that below).
The initial response has been chaotic. Smaller groups praise the pipe system for allowing solo players to run fully automated 2x2 bases. Large clans, meanwhile, are grumbling that their “human conveyor belt” recruits are now obsolete. rust 261 devblog
A bold, slightly painful but healthy patch. forces adaptation, rewards planning over brute force, and makes the ocean a real front in the server war. This change has already split the community
The Rust 261 devblog also highlights several quality of life updates aimed at making the game more enjoyable and accessible for players. Some of the most notable updates include: rewards planning over brute force