
The first configuration is the primary key, which defaults to the letter G. There will be two configurations available on the far right of this option row that can be selected. Then select the Input sub-section and scroll down to Inventory category until the option Show Map is visible. In order to configure the default map key, navigate to RUST’s options screen. If you’re on an edge of the map or not already out of view, you may not notice the map re-focusing. When zoomed in or panned out of view of your location, the map will re-focus so that your position is centered on the map. The focus button, also located in the top right of the map, will focus the map on to your current location. These coordinates allow teams to call out more accurate locations than ever before. The sections are lettered along the horizontal axis and numbered along the vertical axis. Each section of the grid measures 150 meters in width by 150 meters in length. By default, the grid is disabled but can be turned on by clicking the Grid button. In Devblog 181 the RUST map was updated to include an optional static overlay grid and coordinate system. Once it’s been released, the map will automatically close and the character’s view of the game world will be restored. To close the RUST map, simply release the letter G on the keyboard. This can be used to focus in on a specific area, allowing for a more detailed view of the focused area. Scrolling up will zoom the map in, while scrolling down will zoom the map out. The mouse wheel button is used to zoom in or out of the map. This will allow a player to pan their view of the map, as for most server’s the map is larger than the screen’s resolution allows. Once the map is open, use the right mouse button to drag the map in the preferred direction.

When the map is open, it will cover the character’s visibility to the world, while some areas of the interface will remain visible. When the letter G is held down, it will keep the map open and visible.

The key binding can be configured through the game’s input options. This is the default key binding for the RUST map. To open the RUST map, simply press the letter G on the keyboard, while connected to a RUST server.

While the RUST map has many different uses, it provides players who understand it many advantages. It can be used in building purpose-driven strategies for a wipe cycle or developing raiding tactics. The map is critical for communicating specific locations, areas of interest and target destinations.
