Party Mode
Build a private match for your group, your rules.
- Private lobbies
- Custom teams
- Owner controls
Party Mode turns the server into your own private arena. Instead of dropping into a public queue, you spin up a session for your group and decide exactly how it runs — the mode, the arena, the teams, and the rules are all yours to set.
The lobby owner stays in control of the session, so scrims, community events, content nights, and friendly grudge matches all have a home. Want a 3v3 on a specific arena, or a private Gun Game just for your Discord? Set it up and invite your people.
It is the same fast, survival-free combat as the ranked modes, but on your terms — a sandbox for the fights you actually want to play instead of the ones matchmaking hands you.
Format at a glance
- Access
- Private lobby
- Control
- Owner-managed session
- Teams
- Custom
- Modes
- Pick per lobby
- Arena
- Selectable
How to play
- 01
Open a lobby
Create a private Party Mode session at the hub.
- 02
Set the rules
Choose the mode, arena, teams, and settings.
- 03
Invite your group
Bring in friends or your Discord for the session.
- 04
Run the match
The owner controls the game from start to finish.
Pro tips
- Use Party Mode for warm-up scrims before you jump into ranked Facecheck.
- Set balanced custom teams for community nights so newer players stay in the fight.
- Coordinate lobbies in the Discord so everyone lands in the same session.
Frequently asked questions
What is Party Mode?
Party Mode lets you create a private, owner-controlled match for your group. You choose the mode, arena, teams, and rules instead of joining a public queue.
Can I make custom teams?
Yes. Party Mode supports custom teams so you can set up scrims, community events, or friendly grudge matches exactly how you want them.
Who controls the private match?
The lobby owner manages the session — including the mode, arena, teams, and settings — from start to finish.
How do I join?
Open Rust, press F1, and paste connect rust.packrat.cc. Create or join a Party Mode lobby at the hub to get started.