Staging Maps
Schedule
When FacePunch updates Monuments or introduces other map changes, the updated changes are first available on the Staging branch.
The final version of staging updates are generally on the last Thursday of the month when FacePunch updates Staging.
Staging maps become live Production maps on the first Thursday of the month when FacePunch forced wipe occurs.
Editing
Staging maps can be edited with RustEdit after some configuration:
Install Rust - Staging Branch through the Steam > Library
Edit "Rust Install Location" in C:\Program Files (x86)\RustEdit\config.json to the path of the Bundles file from the Staging Client or Server. Generally "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\RustStaging\\Bundles\\Bundles"
You may need to edit the file as Administrator.
Confirm map works by loading the map onto a Staging server.