StarRupture News & Guides
In-depth articles on factory strategy, game mechanics, and server hosting
Update PreviewThe official August 2026 developer blog previewed automatic pillars, building search, custom map names, Abandoned Base completion status, and clearer corporation requirements. Update 2 later shipped on 2026-09-02.
Update PreviewThe official June 2026 developer blog previewed building parameter copy and paste, Drone Roundabout changes, multi-deconstruct, platform-free deconstruction, and items-per-minute crafting info. Those building tools later shipped in Update 2.
ExplorationCurrent live answer to the Rotor blueprint location query in StarRupture: why Purple Haze is the main community-mapped route, when Warm Dawn works as an alternate, and how to cross-check the blueprint map before you travel.
GuideCurrent live answer to the Electronics blueprint location search in StarRupture: why the safer baseline treats Electronics as a corporation unlock, what to verify in Selenian progression, and when not to chase a world chest.
ExplorationCurrent live answer to the Chemicals blueprint location query in StarRupture: why Spored Rock is the main community-mapped route, how to treat duplicate-route reports, and what to check before a hazard run.
ExplorationCurrent live Redleaf guide for StarRupture: 4 keycards, vault-route prep, Turbine and Electromagnetic Coil rewards, and how to handle unresolved Valve route conflicts.
ExplorationCurrent live answer to the Turbine blueprint location query in StarRupture: Redleaf vault route, 4 keycards, why it is not an early-game run, and how it feeds the Mega Press chain.
GuideSource-backed Selenian progression guide for the Update 1 live baseline: current reward milestones, delivery-table checks, and the boundary between verified calculator data and feature coverage.
SurvivalCurrent live baseline fix for a StarRupture infected base core: clear the visible infected growth, use the interact or repair prompt if it appears, re-check nearby infection clouds, and hand off to base layout or combat planning if reinfection keeps coming back.
FAQIs StarRupture on PS5? Xbox? Coming to console? All platform questions answered: current availability, console release roadmap, multiplayer details, cross-platform support, and whether it's worth buying.
ExplorationTrust-first blueprint guide for StarRupture: which unlocks are world-found, which are corporation-based, where Rotor and Stabilizer routes start, and how to cross-check blueprint map notes against the current live baseline.
StrategyCurrent StarRupture base-building guide based on the official June 2026 video: building stability, Drone Smart Path, drone priority, Drone Rail upgrades, whole-base deconstruction, and how to make location or layout choices without unsupported fixed-distance claims.
CombatComplete StarRupture combat guide: all weapons, how to automate ammo production, fighting armored enemies and the Goliath boss, Armory unlocks, grenade crafting, and survival tips for Rupture events.
ResourcesComplete Ignitium guide for StarRupture: what Ignitium is, all cave and volcanic zone spawn locations, crafting recipes (grenades and advanced components), whether it respawns, and how to manage your finite supply.
ExplorationCurrent live baseline monolith guide for what these alien structures seem to do, why Base Core proximity is often linked to base attacks, how to scout routes safely, and where to cross-check location planning.
TroubleshootingIf your StarRupture dedicated server does not appear in the multiplayer browser, this troubleshooting guide walks through the exact checks for version mismatch, DSSettings errors, UDP 7777 forwarding, firewall rules, and direct-connect validation.
TroubleshootingCurrent live baseline StarRupture server lag triage: separate network or region issues from autosave, large-base, and simulation hotspots, then hand off to hosting, setup, or factory-layout fixes based on the real bottleneck.
MultiplayerWindows first-start checklist after SteamCMD install: DSSettings.txt, UDP 7777, and the first Manage Server session. The full dedicated server setup guide covers Linux, Docker, and hosting.
IntermediateCurrent live build guide to StarRupture production chains: extraction, shaping, higher-heat chemistry, and a practical Electronics example workflow. Exact numbers vary, so the calculator remains the final check.
StrategyTrust-first current live build review of the most common StarRupture factory mistakes, including power checks, bottleneck diagnosis, and when to use the calculator or machine database before rebuilding.
BeginnerPractical current live build opener for StarRupture: secure oxygen, reach Training Level 2 for the Ore Excavator, unlock the Smelter at Training Level 4, and set up a safe Selenian push without overbuilding.
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