How To Fix Rust Facepunch Error?

Rustplayersare stuck on the "Facepunch" screen while opening the game, restricting theiraccess to the game. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Rust Facepunch Error?

This error is encountered when the Easy Anti-Cheat software is not workingproperly or the game filesare corrupt or damaged. For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix Rust Facepunch Error

To fix this error, you can find the solution to theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow.

1-) Verify File Integrity

We will verify the game file integrity, scanand downloadany missing or incorrect files. For this;

1. Open the Steamprogram.
2. Open thelibrary menu.
3. Right click on the Rust game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
4. Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
5. Click on thebutton Verify integrity of game files in the Local Files We Encountered menu.

After thisprocess, the download willbeperformedby scanning the damaged game files. After theprocess is finished, try to open the gameagain.

2-) Install EAC Software

We can fix thisproblemby installing Easy Anti-Cheat software in Rust game.

• Open the Steamprogram.
• Open thelibrary menu.
• Right click on the Rust game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
• Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
• Click the Browsebutton in the Local Files We've Encountered menu. This will transfer you to the Rust game's file directory.
• Open the "EasyAntiCheat" folder in the folder we encountered.
• Open theprogram "EasyAntiCheat_setup.exe" on the screen that opens.

• Choose the Rust game on the screen that opensand click the "Install Easy Anti-Cheat"button.

• After the installation is complete, click the "Finish"button to finish theprocess.

If it didn't workafter thisprocess, delete Easy Anti-Cheatand reinstall it. For this;

• Access the folder "C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyAntiCheat".
• Open theprogram "EasyAntiCheat.exe" located in the folder.
• Select the Rust game in the openedprogramand uninstall itbypressing the "Uninstall" optionat thebottom left.

After thisprocess, you can try theabove installationprocessagain.

3-) Run Steamas Administrator

Close the Steamprogram completelyand run itasanadministrator. This will help solve many of yourproblems. Someplayers state that they solved theproblemby following this suggestion. We can eliminate theproblembyperforming this operation.

4-) Run the Game from the File Folder

We can observe the cause of theproblemby running the Rust game in the file folder.

• Open the Steamprogram.
• Open thelibrary menu.
• Right click on the Rust game on the leftand open the Properties tab.
• Open the Local Files menu on the left side of the screen that opens.
• Click the Browsebutton in the Local Files We've Encountered menu. This will transfer you to the Rust game's file directory.

After thisprocess, you can run the Rust launcherprogramand check if theproblempersists.

5-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disableanyantivirusprogram you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If youare using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Then click on "Manage settings".
• Real-timeprotection to "Off".

After this, let's turn off other ransomwareprotection.

• Open the start search screen.
• Open the search screenby typing Windows security settings.
• Click on the Virusand Threat Protection option on the screen that opens.
• Click on the Ransomware Protection option in the menu.
• Turn off Controlled Folder Access on the screen that opens.

Afterperforming this operation, we will need toadd the Rust game filesasan exception.

• Type "virusand threatprotection" into the start search screenand open it.
• Virusand threatprotection settings, click Manage settingsand then Exclusions Underb>, select Add or remove exclusions.
• Addan exclusion,and then select the Rust game folder saved to your disk.

After thisprocess, close the Steamprogram completely with the help ofatask managerand try to run the Rust gameagain.