SUMMER VACATION BUILD CONTEST 2026

Awarded to the most relaxing build - the place where anyone can come to find their Zen. Winner will receive:

• $100 Lowes gift card 
• $25 Steam gift card
• $30 Value - One month Tier 3 VIP  

It gets hotter than a hoochie coochie down on the Rust rivers! Awarded to the most impressive waterside and/or water-inclusive build. Winner will receive:

• $100 Lowes gift card 
• $25 Steam gift card
• $30 Value - One month Tier 3 VIP  

Become one with your inner hermit and bid society farewell. Awarded to the most secluded, off-the-grid, best-kept-secret vacation spot. Winner will receive:

• $100 Lowes gift card 
• $25 Steam gift card
• $30 Value - One month Tier 3 VIP  

• Choice of Knights Templar or Heavy Knight full kit
• Choice of any Rust DLC
• $50 Steam Gift Card
• Lifetime VIP ($100 value)

• Choice of Knights Templar or Heavy Knight Full Kit
• $25 Steam Gift Card
• One month VIP Tier 3 ($30 value)

• Choice of Knights Templar or Heavy Knight Full Kit
• $25 Steam Gift Card
• One month Tier 2 VIP ($20 value)

Winner: ChezWegs

chezwegs - Twitch 

The most attention to detail and creativity in design layout, decorations/props, lighting, functionality, and overall aesthetic

Prize:

• Forest Raiders kit, which includes hoodie, pants, boots, road sign gloves, kilt and vest, helmet, facemask, and chest plate. 
• $30 Steam gift card for any addition(s) you would like in your Rust inventory or game library

Winner: Desxri

Desxri - Twitch 

For the most clever or artistic lighting setups. This could be showing off your electrician capabilities and/or use of lighting for ambiance in certain settings. 

Prize:

• No Mercy kit which includes hoodie, pants, boots, road sign gloves, kilt and vest, helmet, facemask, chest plate, and backpack. 
• Neon Sign pack
• $20 Steam gift card for any addition(s) you would like in your Rust inventory or game library

Winner: DeathDealer112

DeathDealer112 - Twitch 

For the most seamlessly built into the surrounding terrain, while maintaining consistent with the farmstead theme. 

Prize:

• Ladybug kit which includes hoodie, pants, boots, facemask, and chest plate. It will also include a black kilt, AK skin, and backpack. 
• $20 Steam gift card for any addition(s) you would like in your Rust inventory or game library
• Permanent full VIP access to Nature Market