Experience Rust Like You’ve Never Seen It Before!
“Step into a modded Rust universe blending survival with fast-paced, GTA-style action. Your next adventure starts now.”
Custom-built Rust servers blending elements from DayZ and GTA that deliver unforgettable gameplay experiences.
Join a friendly, active community with 24/7 support and an engaging Discord server.
Access extra resources and guides designed to welcome and assist new players.
Engage in quests, earn rewards, and progress through our extensive Battle Pass system.
What is Project Lazarus?
Project Lazarus offers a variety of custom Rust servers that take the game to the next level. With immersive quests, dynamic skills, and thrilling cops-and-robbers action, there's something exciting for every type of player. Whether you're a seasoned Rust veteran or exploring for the first time, you'll find your place in our welcoming and active community.
Choose Your Playstyle
Three distinct gamemodes to suit every Rust player
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THE ORIGINAL GAMEMODE (DayZ meets Rust)
Craving a fresh Rust experience? Our Original server offers 1.5x gather rates combined with DayZ-inspired chaos—face zombies, execute bank heists, and more. Team up with up to 4 players and test your survival skills.
- 1.5x Gather Rates & Faster Crafting – Less grind, more action
- Dynamic Events & DayZ-Style Looting – Scavenge valuable loot scattered across the wasteland as you battle to survive relentless, deadly outbreaks.
- Heists & Drug Labs – Rob banks, grow illegal contraband, and grow your empire.
- Weekly Wipes & 4-Player Clans – No zergs, just fresh starts and fair fights.
THE LIFE GAMEMODE (Rust meets GTA)
Ever imagined Rust with a GTA twist? Lazarus Life immerses you in an open-world city where you define your role—uphold the law, build your empire, or rule the streets. Take on unique careers, invest in property, and dive into high-speed chases or chaotic urban raids in the ultimate Rust roleplay experience.
- Careers & Economy – Pick from 6 immersive jobs (Miner, Lumberjack, Taxi Driver, Delivery, Diver, Police), each offering custom missions and income systems.
- Crime & Law Enforcement – Run heists, traffic drugs, and grow your criminal empire—but beware: police are on patrol, and getting caught means cuffs and jail time.
- Property Ownership & Raiding – Secure your hideout and stockpile loot… or smash into enemy turf and leave with everything that isn’t nailed down.
- Player Progression System – Level up through our Battle Pass, earn skill points, unlock perks, and grind XP to unlock exclusive schematics and rewards .
THE VANILLA GAMEMODE (Lazarus meets Rust)
Looking for a fresh take on Rust’s classic experience? Our Vanilla 2x server stays true to the core gameplay while adding just the right amount of custom content to keep things exciting, rewarding, and community-driven.
- True Vanilla Feel with Smart Upgrades – All items are craftable, ‘Lazarus cash’ is removed, and monuments are subtly enhanced for smoother gameplay while keeping the authentic Rust vibe.
- Progression Through Play – Earn XP by doing what you already love—farming, crafting, recycling, PvE—and unlock skills, perks, and rewards as you level up.
- Custom Systems Using Scrap – Scrap is your key to progression. Use it to trade in the mobile marketplace, upgrade smelters, and level up your TC for powerful bonuses.
- Community-Driven World – Enjoy weekly map rotations voted on by players and a thriving player-driven economy that makes every wipe feel fresh and engaging.