Rock Paper Shotgun

Rust 2 isn't in development, Facepunch boss confirms after suspicious Steam page sparks speculation

Facepunch founder Garry Newman has denied that Rust 2 is in the works, following a suspicions Steam listing being spotted.

Rust 2 Steam page appears, Facepunch immediately starts messing with fans about whether it's legit

I think it might be.
TechJuice

Rust 2 Leaks on Steam: Genuine Sequel or Elaborate PR Stunt?

A mysterious Steam page for Rust 2 just surfaced. Is Facepunch Studios gearing up for a sequel, or is this an elaborate marketing stunt?
GameSpot

Rust 2? "Nope," Dev Says After Weird Steam Page Goes Up

Garry Newman, the head of Rust developer Facepunch, told PC Gamer, "Nope. We're not making Rust 2." A Steam page for Rust 2 was published recently, albeit with no images or details on it. As for what ...