- Patch 1-0-1a - 13 June 2026
First post-release update. Some Quality of Life improvements have been added, and some QOL related issues have been fixed. Most Game Modes now require you to have a certain number of stars in the Practice modes. This requirement is easily skipped, but it is strongly recommended that you play the Practice modes before trying the Skirmish or Online modes.New Features:-- Intended Production---- Unit Producers can now save a command if they cannot make a unit because of a lack of resources. ---- When constructing a building, if there are not enough resources the builder will hold the command and wait for the resources. You will see a marker on the ground where it will be built.---- When producing bots, the command will hold and when the resources come in, production will begin automatically.---- While the command is held, it will appear as a selected-unit cast bar, and it will show a red '\…
- 1.0 Is Live! - 1 April 2026
Full Release and the end of Early Access! The main feature of 1.0 is Customizable Hotkeys, this covers just about everything used during the matches, and is available in the options panel. There is also an option for Mouse Mode, 'Standard Mouse Mode' has been the setup so far, but 'Uniform Mouse Mode' is more like some other popular RTS games.The Neon tech-split has been widened. Cyber Tower now costs Copper and Lightning Tower now costs Halogen. New Features:-- Customizable Hotkeys-- Mouse Mode option---- Standard: -- New Tutorial 'The Pit'---- For players brand new to RTSBalance Changes:-- Neon Cyber Tower:---- Cost: 30 Mana + 30 Mojo --> 30 Mojo + 30 Copper-- Neon Lightning Tower:---- Cost: 40 Mojo + 40 Iron --> 40 Mojo + 40 Halogen-- Neon Worker:---- Construction abilities have been reordered-- Neon Mana Core:---- Conjure Halogen: 15 sec + 12 energy --> 10 sec + 10 energy---- Conjur…
- 0-9-0a: Pre-Release - 9 March 2026
The pre-release patch is here, and 1.0 is just around the corner! It's been over 2 years of early access, and the game has come a long way! This patch features a new selected-unit panel, with a fancy speedometer. I've decided the Rust Outlaw is not a good fit for its early-game spot, and the Mortar Car would be better. However, I've kept the old resource costs & build times in their original spots. The Mortar Car is now a cheap Iron unit, long range but very fragile. The Outlaw is now the high-tech gold unit. I wanted to increase the risk/reward of expanding. Cores are now much cheaper, about 200 resources total. Both Cores and other early-game buildings are also built at a faster rate now as well.New Features:-- Improved unit-selection panelBalance Changes:-- Rust tech rework: Outlaw and Mortar Car have been swapped---- Mortar Car:------ Now also made at Scrap Yard, now costs 61 Iron +…
- Super Ace DLC Release - 10 February 2026
After being 'few weeks away' for several months, and then a 'few days away' for a week, 0-2-5a is finally released! And with it, Super Ace is finally here! This is a new campaign-like game mode, available on Steam DLC.There has been an important change to the Standard match Win Condition. The tie-breaker has been reworked. The team colors no longer have any specific meaning or rule attached, and both players now start with the same number of workers. Destroying Cores now awards 2 points instead of 1. The new tie-breaker is the Rush-Point, awarded once per match. The first unit destroyed awards 1 point, which acts as the tie-breaker.There was also a major rework to metal mining: Gold can now be dropped off at Cores. However, Gold is mined slower now, and workers cannot carry as much (only 5 per trip instead of 7). These changes allow more options in the early game, and each faction has i…
- Super Ace development update - 6 February 2026
Last summer I decided to focus on a DLC, with single-player content, and I aimed for it to take at least a few weeks. There were then a series of delays, which ground development to a halt. These things can happen when developing a game solo.As it started to look like 0.2.5a, the Super Ace patch, would take much longer than expected I decided to add in some last features. In this patch there will be a major rework of metal-mining, which for now only applies to the Gold resource. Marble in particular has received lots of changes to its tech-tree.As a result, this will be the last major patch before final release. The next patch will be 0.9.0a, and then shortly after will be 1.0.0a & full release! It will be about 3 weeks between them, these patches will be mostly bug fixes. I will be spending most of my time with promoting the game once Super Ace is done.That said, I don't want to give a…
- Patch: 0-2-4a - 9 October 2025
This patch is mostly some urgent bug fixes. New Features:-- Added 'Top' and 'Near Me' buttons to the online leaderboardBalance Changes:-- Worker mining duration: 70 -> 75Bug Fixes:-- Weapons that fire a damager were not able to hit air-targets that were directly above them.-- Destroyed units that leave the displayed vision during the destruction animation will now be properly removed.-- Fixed issues with units that spawn under the mouse cursor, and with units that are destroyed while under the mouse cursor.-- Marble Warlock stealth was not implemented correctly.-- Fixed minor issues with the AI opponents.* This patch contains gameplay changes, and cannot run replays from version 0.2.3a or earlier.
- patch 0-2-2b: Skirmish and Big Base - 28 June 2025
This patch includes 2 new game modes, and a bunch of bug fixes. There's a new practice mode: Big Base, and Skirmish mode. Added some info about our upcoming DLC: Super Ace!New Features:-- Big Base: new practice mode where you and your opponent start with a large base and a bank of resources, but there's nothing to mine off of the map. Practice building and controlling a large army.-- Skirmish mode makes it easy to play standard matches against the AI. Bug Fixes:-- Rust Outlaw: Turbo was setup wrong and was uncastable.-- Rust Champion: Treads were animating backwards.-- Some projectiles were not spawning visual effects if they impacted the edge of the map.-- Sandbox mode would occasionally not stop matches properly.-- Sandbox mode would incorrectly list an opponent when there was none.-- Some options weren't taking effect until after the option panel was opened.Other Changes:-- Keyboard…
- Patch 0-2-2a: Revamped unit models & new menus - 31 May 2025
This patch features new menus, reworks of all unit models, and a big change to team colors. There is also a new Neon unit, the Photon. Another big addition is clickable props, objects in the world that modify or move your camera (you can turn them off in the options menu). It's been a few months, so there are many small changes & bug fixes as well. * We also have a release schedule: -- July - 08 - 2025 : Patch 0.2.3a -- September - 09 - 2025 : Patch 0.2.4a ---- Final patch of the Beta -- October - 07 - 2025 : Patch 0.9.0a ---- Release Candidate -- October - 13 - 2025 : Patch 0.9.1a ---- Next Fest -- November - 11 - 2025 : Patch 1.0.0a ---- Release New Features: -- All menus have been replaced. -- Changed team colors from Light vs Dark to Blue vs Red -- Improved and replaced all unit models for all 3 factions -- New Unit: Neon Photon, scouting unit -- New clickable-props: ---- Arena Cam:…
- 0-2-1a: New Map Enviornments, Resource Patches, and more! - 20 January 2025
First patch of the Beta! Just in time for the Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest! The Supporter's Badge is half price for the week! This patch focused on usability & environments. 6 new Map-Environments are in the game now, with all kinds of new terrains, props, and doodads. New Features: -- New resource patch models -- Your opponent's buildings will now leave a ghost behind when your units can no longer see them. -- Sandbox mode ---- Reworked cheats interface ---- Can now use cheats to spawn resource patches ---- Added gameplay speed controls Gameplay Changes: -- Removed Mojo cost from the new 'Emergency' produce unit abilities. ---- These are still intended to only be used in a pinch, most of the time it's best to make units in batches. ---- Production times increased for some. -- Resource patches that are out of vision can no longer be selected. -- Neon Magnetar: Cost increased ---- 100 S…
- 0-2-0a: The BETA begins - 10 January 2025
Alpha complete! We've entered the Beta phase of Early Access, we're down to the last handful of important features still left to do! New Features: -- Match-making rating (MMR) ---- Used in Quick Match ---- New Leaderboards ---- MMR Tiers (F, E, D, C, B, A, and S) -- Added Steam achievements -- Added the Supporter's Badge ---- If you want to help the development of Neon Marble Rust, consider this! ---- Simple cosmetic that will appear next to your cores in online matches -- Added dynamic cursors -- Use Alt-I to toggle the interface, helpful for screen shots Balance Changes: -- Reworked how splash damage is applied. ---- Air and ground units are now separated; one damage source cannot both air and ground units -- Neon Lightning Tower: ---- Weapon now deals chain damage to a second target ---- Removed Lightning Bolt ability ---- New Ability: Extra Zap ----- Costs 20 Energy ----- Applys boo…
- Supporter's Badge - 9 January 2025
Harry T here! I have been working solo on Neon Marble Rust for a couple years now. It's been a blast so far, and I am looking forward to a full release sometime this year. The Alpha phase of early access is ending soon, and with the start of the Beta I am adding the 'Supporter's Badge' to start monetization. The Supporter's Badge is a simple cosmetic item that will appear in Quick-Match matches online. It is a one-time purchase. The price is low, but any amount will be of great help! Here's what it looks like during a match: NEON: MARBLE: RUST: If you want to help support development, but don't want to make a purchase, you can leave a review or follow the game on social media! Thanks! https://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/2587360/detail/100/*Images update Jun/2025
- Beta coming soon! - 7 January 2025
Last year in October, the Early-Access Alpha began. During the alpha we focused on adding all 3 factions, replays, practice modes, and so much more. Now, we have nearly all of the main features implemented, and so we are moving onto the Early-Access Beta! The beta will launch this week, ahead of the coming Steam Real-Time Strategy fest (starts on Jan 20). The beta will begin with the next patch 0.2.0a. This patch will feature: stats & achievements, quick-match MMR, leaderboards & tiers, and the Supporter's Badge. MMR -- Everyone starts at 500 -- Elo: Win to gain MMR, lose MMR on loss -- Boost below 1000, and a tax above 2000 Tiers -- Start at F-Tier, and work your way all the way to S! -- Tier S: requires 3000 MMR -- Tier A: requires 2000 MMR Supporter's Badge -- Our first purchasable item. A simple cosmetic that will be attached to your Cores.
- 0-1-12a - 28 November 2024
Biggest patch yet! New Features: -- New terrain system -- New vs AI in sandbox mode -- All match-ups now available in Online modes -- Unit Production rework: automation removed, units are now made in batches ---- There are new 'Emergency' versions that produce 1 unit -- New HUD interface sounds while playing -- Generate Energy abilities now show where they hit -- Reordered building hot-keys for Neon and Rust Neon rework: -- New building: Cyber Tower ---- With vision scan ability & Invasion ability -- Mojo Tower renamed to Lightning Tower ---- Invasion ability removed -- New Ability: Mind Control Virus ---- Used by Amulet and Cyber Tower ---- Infect units with a computer virus. It will spread around and eventually convert the infected units to the other team. -- New Defense Drone ability: Aerial Mode -- New upgrades (& models) for Fighter, Razorback, & Zapper Balance changes: -- Worker d…
- 0-1-11e: More QOL - 27 September 2024
This patch has some small quality-of-life features, including new loading screens, improved stadium, and a new map select menu. New Features: -- Loading Screens ---- Highlights the city each stadium is in -- Improved stadium ---- Fans in the stands ---- Improved light cones & particles -- New map select menu ---- Should be easier to find maps now -- Added hotkey labels to the command card, and an option to hide them. Bug Fixes: -- Fixed a rare issue with game clock after resyncs. -- Observers can now see the amount of resources on all patches, not just ones visible to the highlighted player.
- ALPHA SERIES - 13 September 2024
We will be holding a tournament this week, and we are now looking for alternates, anyone can join! Don't worry about your strength as a player, as we haven't developed a competitive scene yet. No one is good at the game yet! There will be 1 player representing each faction: House Neon House Marble House Rust The finals will be King-of-the-Hill format, 5-loss elimination. The matches in the finals will be the first ever non-mirror matchups! September 30: Finals Prize money: Finals winner: $150 Finals participants: $100 Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/fQKn9RmmHdnpbhUKA Join the discord: https://discord.gg/xSBKPJA355 The finals will be broadcast by Saiyan: https://www.youtube.com/@SaiyanKCM https://www.twitch.tv/saiyansc
- 0-1-11d: Some QOL - 9 September 2024
For this patch the focus was to add lots of quality-of-life features. New Features: -- 3 New Maps for Sandbox and Online modes -- Reworked the Beginner Tutorial -- Custom Rooms ---- New Privacy Toggle, hides room name -- Added Camera Zoom for Observers (Online & Replay) -- New Options: ---- Lock cursor to window ---- Modify scroll speed -- Added game-speed control while observing Replays Bug Fixes: -- The input helper used to suggest buildings could move -- Tooltips now update when the page changes while the mouse is over an ability icon -- Online: occasionally the players' names would get swapped -- Produce-Worker tooltip description used to get cut short -- Box-Dragging the mouse over the mini-map no longer messes it up Other Changes: -- Added tooltip description to Resource Patches -- Break-The-Targets: the mini-map icons are now modified when the target is destroyed
- 0-1-11c - 16 August 2024
This is a minor patch, fixes some bugs and adds a couple quality-of-life features. In the previous patch, Rust was added, so now all 3 factions are available. New Features: -- Selected-Unit icons now indicate the unit's health. Bug Fixes: -- Sometimes the icons in the selected-unit-group-panel would change order unexpectedly. -- Fixed issues with music panel not working in the HUD. Other Changes -- Added clarity to worker tooltips, noting that workers and defender units do not receive upgrades. -- Adjusted volume of some rust economy sfx
- 0-1-11b: Rust! All 3 factions are now available! - 11 August 2024
Rust! All 3 houses are now available! Like the other 2 factions Rust has its own set of units and buildings, 2 unique resources (Scrap and Army Kits), upgrades, and more. 4 Rust units were previously available in some practice & sandbox modes, those units have had some graphical improvements. New Features: -- Rust: ---- New units: ------ Outlaw: Ranged army unit ------ Champion: Massive unit ------ Mortar: Siege unit ------ Hornet: Flying unit with stun-weapon -- Single-Player: ---- You can now see how many stars you've earned or lost while playing in single-player modes ---- You can now select your opponent's house in Survivors and Harvest modes ---- Harvest Mode: Reworked map ---- Survivors Mode: Reworked ------ Match now ends when the starting unit is destroyed ------ You can only receive units and upgrades from the starting unit's house Bug Fixes: -- Survivors: Fixed issue that caus…
- 0-1-11a: New Tutorial & Graphics improvements - 7 July 2024
This patch features a new Beginner Tutorial, which helps explain some of the basics of Real-Time Strategy. There is a bunch of small changes that make units more responsive. In this patch, various damage and ability VFX now spawn lights. Because of this, the 'Rendering Path' has been switched from Forward to Deferred, which improves performance when there are lots of lights in the scene. Lastly, a first iteration of the crowd can now be seen around the outside of the arena, in-game. New Features: -- Playable Beginner Tutorial ---- Goes over the basics of Real-Time Strategy -- 'NotEnoughResources' error messages now specify which resource is not available. Balance Changes: -- Maps: Many of the default maps have been adjusted to be larger, and to have bases with larger entrances. -- Fixed issue that caused units to step forward during battles. -- When units receive a move command, they ca…
- 0-1-10b: Marble now avilable! - 6 June 2024
House Marble now available! Quick Match sessions removed, can now be played 24/7. New Features: -- Marble: ---- New Units: ------ Bully: Agile, short-Range army unit ------ Ace: Air army unit with a slow attack ------ UFO: Air transport unit with a teleport ------ Warlock: Powerful splash-damage unit ---- Economy: ------ 2 unique resources: Stone and Diamond ------ Nodes are small buildings that build all other buildings ------ Workers do all resource conversions -- Online ---- QuickMatch is now available 24/7 ---- In custom rooms, the map can now be changed without having to create a new room -- 'Random' map can now be selected for Custom Rooms or Sandbox mode Bug Fixes: -- Fixed an issue with unit orders that had potential to cause desyncs
