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Rust Workshop Skin Submission Guide 2026: Create & Sell Your Designs

The Rust Steam Workshop allows community artists to submit skin designs for potential inclusion in the game. If accepted, creators earn a share of sales. Here’s how to create and submit your own Rust skins.

Workshop Basics

• Anyone can submit – No prior experience required
• Facepunch reviews – They select skins for the game
• Revenue share – Creators earn from sales
• Community voting – Helps visibility but doesn’t guarantee acceptance

Erste Schritte

Werkzeugs Needed

• Image editing software – Photoshop, GIMP, or similar
• Rust item templates – Available on Workshop
• Steam-Konto – For submission
• Rust ownership – Must own the game

Unterstützunged Items

Items you can create skins for:

• Waffes (AK, LR-300, MP5, etc.)
• Kleidung and armor
• Werkzeugs (pickaxe, hatchet)
• Einsatzbereits (sleeping bags, doors)
• Building pieces (with DLC system)

Design Guidelines

What Facepunch Looks For

• Qualität artwork – High resolution, clean edges
• Original designs – No copyrighted content
• Theme fit – Matches Rust’s aesthetic
• Visibility – Looks good in-game

Gewöhnlich Rejection Reasons

• Urheberrecht infringement
• Low resolution/quality
• Inappropriate content
• Schlecht UV mapping
• Doesn’t fit game style

Submission Process

1. Create your design using item templates
2. Export in correct format (usually PNG)
3. Upload to Workshop via Rust’s submission tool
4. Hinzufügen preview images – Multiple angles
5. Write description – Explain your concept
6. Tag appropriately – Help categorization
7. Promote – Share on social media

Tips for Acceptance

After Acceptance

When your skin is selected:

• Facepunch contacts you
• Sign contributor agreement
• Skin enters game rotation
• Receive revenue share monthly
• Monitor sales and feedback