Hardcore mode is making a comeback this month, bringing with it some community requested changes and a few new tweaks we've been planning for a while.

Our goal with game modes, such as Primitive and Hardcore, is to offer a fresh way to experience Rust, see how players respond, and try out different ideas. We don’t expect them to stay popular for long, usually just a couple of months. They’re not a major development focus or time sink, as most of the team is working on bigger features behind the scenes.
We look forward to seeing your feedback. These game modes help guide our decision-making for the core Rust experience, so your input really does matter.
If Hardcore’s not your thing, don’t worry, there are plenty of other changes to check out in the blog below.
If Hardcore’s not your thing, don’t worry, there are plenty of other changes to check out in the blog below.