# ROB RUN Game — published guide text > Independent ROB RUN reference site. Unaffiliated with Kefir. Public reading requires no account. Use the official game sources for downloads and support. ## Coverage Only current published CMS snapshots are included. Languages: en. Missing translations and unpublished topics are not available. Article bodies are sanitized as on the website. Steam activity observations are collected every ten minutes; individual-world joinability and exact reset times require the in-game client or an official notice. ## Reference files - [Guide index](https://robrungame.dev/llms.txt) - [Detailed guide](https://robrungame.dev/llms-full.txt) - [Sitemap](https://robrungame.dev/sitemap.xml) ## ROB RUN Steam player observations App ID: 4262460 Latest saved players: 160897 Observed at (UTC): 2026-11-12T04:20:51.001Z Freshness: fresh UTC day: 2026-11-12 Today highest observed sample: 232700 Peak observed at: 2026-11-12T00:04:12.547Z Successful samples today: 27 Collection began: 2026-11-12T00:04:12.547Z Source: https://api.steampowered.com/ISteamUserStats/GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers/v1/?appid=4262460 Dataset: https://robrungame.dev/tools/player-count CSV (up to 14 days): https://robrungame.dev/data/steam-player-count.csv?days=14 This is a sampled Steam-wide activity series, with partial coverage and gaps, rather than a per-server health feed or an official continuous daily peak. ## English ### ROB RUN Game: Wiki, Server Status & Wipe Timer URL: https://robrungame.dev/ Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-12T00:22:55.262Z Explore the ROB RUN wiki, beginner guides, server status checks, wipe rules and Steam player counts. An independent guide with links to official Kefir sources. > “ROB RUN is a brutal crime sandbox featuring thousands of players.” — Kefir, [official Steam listing](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/). Quote checked: 2026-11-12. ROB RUN is Kefir’s online crime sandbox: build a foothold, move stolen goods, face player-controlled police and compete for territory. It entered Steam Early Access on November 4, 2026. This independent hub helps you choose what to do next, then takes you to the relevant guide. ## Find the answer you need Your question Start here Is the game down, or is my connection failing? [Server status and troubleshooting](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) What disappears in a Federal Raid? [Wipe rules and estimate calculator](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) How do I join the same world as a friend? [Change server](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) What should I do after the tutorial? [Beginner guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) How do bases, money and weapons work? [ROB RUN wiki](https://robrungame.dev/wiki) Is there a confirmed console release? [Platform availability](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/console) ## Build a plan for one server cycle Your first useful decision is the scope of your next session. A small loot run, a move into a settlement and a coordinated territory push need different preparation. Learn the loss rules before carrying a valuable bag into the desert. If you want to settle with friends, agree on the region and exact server before investing in a base. Our beginner route starts with Lenny’s Motel, then follows the choices the game exposes: heists, cargo, production, police work and territory. Advice in these guides is editorial planning based on official mechanics. It is not a claim that we tested a profitable route or measured a drop rate. ## Tools with clear limits The [Steam player-count tracker](https://robrungame.dev/tools/player-count) saves a Steam-wide observation every ten minutes and shows the latest count, UTC time, daily sampled peak and real history. Check your chosen world in game to confirm you can join. The wipe calculator estimates seven days from the server opening time you enter; it cannot discover that opening time for you. You will also find a [codes verification page](https://robrungame.dev/codes), a [solo guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/solo), and explanations of [decoders](https://robrungame.dev/guides/decoder) and [cargo](https://robrungame.dev/guides/cargo). Unverified item locations and invented rewards stay out of the published guides. ## Read updates in context The [updates desk](https://robrungame.dev/updates) separates the release announcement from launch balance changes. Dates matter: an earlier plan can be replaced by a later patch. Follow the dated source when a prelaunch guide and the current game disagree. ### Is this the official ROB RUN website? No. Kefir develops and publishes ROB RUN. Official downloads and announcements are linked throughout this site. ### Can I play on this page? This is a reference site. Use the official Steam listing to install the game. ### Where should a new player begin? Read the beginner guide, check the death rules and choose the same server as your group before building up assets. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-12. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) - [ROB RUN IS OUT NOW ON STEAM! — November 4, 2026](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848557880480061) - [Kefir Support: After the intro quests](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1342-what-should-i-do-after-the-intro-quests/) ## Related reading - [Beginner guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) - [Latest source summaries](https://robrungame.dev/updates) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### About Rob Run Game: An Independent Player Guide URL: https://robrungame.dev/about Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-12T00:22:55.262Z How this independent ROB RUN guide handles sources, changing game mechanics, server information, and editorial uncertainty. Rob Run Game is an independent guide to ROB RUN, the crime sandbox developed and published by Kefir. This website is not operated by Kefir and cannot manage game accounts, servers, purchases, or appeals. ## What this guide is for The site brings together [game systems](https://robrungame.dev/wiki), [practical guides](https://robrungame.dev/guides), and [server information](https://robrungame.dev/server). The aim is to help you make a decision: which mechanic to learn, what to bring, where to check a problem, or how to coordinate a run with friends. You can read the public guide without creating an account here. ## How sources are used The game’s Steam listing, developer announcements, and official help center are the starting points for factual claims. Guides link to their sources and record when the information was checked. Recommendations are editorial advice; they are not a claim that every route or outcome has been tested personally. 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Return to [Rob Run Game](https://robrungame.dev/). ### Contact and Official ROB RUN Support URL: https://robrungame.dev/contact Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Find official ROB RUN support and community feedback channels, and understand the current contact options for this independent guide. For ROB RUN account, purchase, or technical problems, start with the official game support channels. 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Read this website’s [privacy notice](https://robrungame.dev/privacy) and return to the [Rob Run Game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) to find the relevant guide. ## Sources and verification Last checked: 2026-11-11. Destinations: [Kefir’s ROB RUN help center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) and [official Steam community](https://steamcommunity.com/app/4262460/discussions/). Contact availability reflects this website’s current configuration. ### ROB RUN Launches in Steam Early Access URL: https://robrungame.dev/updates/early-access-launch Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z The November 4 launch is confirmed on Steam. Here is what Early Access means and which information to check before your first run. ROB RUN launched on Steam on November 4, 2026. Kefir’s launch announcement confirms availability, and the store lists the game as free to play in Early Access. This is a summary of that release, checked on November 11, rather than a newly announced patch. ## What the ROB RUN launch confirms Item Confirmed information Release November 4, 2026 Developer and publisher Kefir Steam access Free to play, Early Access Listed operating system Windows 10 or later Early Access matters when evaluating guides. The store describes a playable online game that still needs balancing, polishing, and further features. Its development plans are intentions; they are not evidence that a proposed system already exists. ## Before your first session Check the current Steam system requirements and read the [beginner guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner). If joining friends, agree on the actual server before starting separate sessions. Our [server guide](https://robrungame.dev/server) explains what to verify; the release date alone does not tell you which server has space. Treat old playtest advice as something to recheck. Keep the date and source beside a claim, particularly when it concerns starting equipment, costs, or balance. A confident-looking guide may describe a different build. ## Where to follow changes Use the official announcement history for new decisions and the [wiki](https://robrungame.dev/wiki) for explanations of current systems. This site’s [updates index](https://robrungame.dev/updates) separates dated announcement summaries from practical guides. Return to the [Rob Run Game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) for the main routes. ## Sources and verification Official announcement: 2026-11-04. Last checked: 2026-11-11. Sources: [Kefir’s launch announcement](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848557880480061) and [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/). ### ROB RUN Launch Changes and Fresh Server Schedule URL: https://robrungame.dev/updates/launch-changes-server-schedule Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z A summary of the November 4 balance announcement, including starter weapons, shipment changes, and EU and East US server openings. Kefir’s November 4 ROB RUN announcement revised several playtest plans and published a fresh-server schedule. The useful distinction is between a new server opening and an existing server’s wipe: the announcement’s daily opening times are not a universal reset clock. ## Fresh ROB RUN server openings Region Announced daily fresh-server target EU 17:00 UTC East US 20:00 ET The developer planned at least one fresh server per region daily, with additional openings as needed. This is the schedule in that announcement, not a live availability promise. Check current notices and the in-game browser. Read [regions](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) and [changing server](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) before coordinating a move. ## Changes that affect older advice The developer dropped the proposal to give a pistol after every death. Instead, it lowered the basic pistol’s price and added starter weapon locations. Fresh-server patrol police begin with pistols, with better equipment becoming available as the server ages. Tier 1 settlements and land rental switched to documents. Shipment dismantling and sales became more profitable, while drops became less frequent and dismantling took longer. The Buletti lost shipment transport capability. These changes matter when checking an older [cargo route](https://robrungame.dev/guides/cargo) or beginner checklist. ## What to check next Do not carry the daily opening timetable into a [wipe estimate](https://robrungame.dev/wipe). Confirm your particular server’s opening time and current reset information separately. For connection problems, the [server information page](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) collects official channels without claiming verified live per-server health. Return to the [Rob Run Game hub](https://robrungame.dev/). ## Sources and verification Official announcement: 2026-11-04. Last checked: 2026-11-11. Primary source: [Kefir’s first changes and server schedule](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569). This original summary selects practical changes; the source contains the full list. ### ROB RUN November 4 Release: Reading the Launch Announcement URL: https://robrungame.dev/updates/november-4-launch-announcement Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z What the November 3 release announcement said about the planned opening, and why that historical time is not a current server timer. On November 3, Kefir announced ROB RUN’s November 4 release and said it intended to bring the servers online at 17:00 UTC. That was a launch plan. The later launch announcement confirms the game became available; neither message is a live server-health feed. ## ROB RUN launch timeline Date Announcement and meaning November 3, 2026 Release-date post with an intended 17:00 UTC opening November 4, 2026 Separate announcement that the game was available on Steam November 11, 2026 These source messages were checked for this summary The prelaunch message also acknowledged playtest feedback and described continued testing and improvement. It did not establish a fixed time when every future game server would reset. ## Why an old launch time still causes confusion When a search result shows a date and hour without context, a historical opening can look like a countdown for today. Check whether a post concerns the original release, a new regional server, maintenance, or a wipe before using its time in your plans. For a group session, share the exact server selection rather than only the region or an old announcement. The [join-friends guide](https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends) covers that check. Use [server information](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) when diagnosing access, and the [wipe guide](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) for the separate reset question. ## Keep the announcement in context This page preserves a short release-history reference. For current systems, use the [wiki](https://robrungame.dev/wiki); for newer official decisions, begin at [updates](https://robrungame.dev/updates). The [Rob Run Game homepage](https://robrungame.dev/) connects those different information needs. ## Sources and verification Original announcement: 2026-11-03. Last checked: 2026-11-11. Sources: [Kefir’s November 4 release-date announcement](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302252713) and [the following launch confirmation](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848557880480061). ### ROB RUN Wiki: Weapons, Map, Heists & Progression URL: https://robrungame.dev/wiki Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Browse the ROB RUN wiki by mechanic: weapons, map, heists, money and progression. Follow official rules and practical guides. The ROB RUN wiki explains the systems behind each run: how you acquire gear, where you can settle, how wealth becomes progression and what survives a reset. Use it as a reference while planning a session rather than as a database of unverified item statistics. ## Choose a system Reference What it answers [Weapons](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/weapons) How to obtain a weapon and check an equipment choice [Map and districts](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/map) How city, desert, settlements and territory fit together [Heists](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist) When criminal status begins and how to plan a robbery [Money](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) Earning, selling, laundering and protecting funds [Progression and unlocks](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/leveling) Notoriety, jail time, settlement tiers and police badges ## Understand the places in your plan Looty Bay is the city where you scout and rob locations. The desert contains the settlement and territory layer. Your base supports storage and production, but can also be raided. An item that looks valuable in the city still needs a destination: a buyer, your base or a specific use. An inventory full of loot is not the same as secured progress. Before a run, choose where you will sell and how you will protect the proceeds. Before settling, learn which territory level your desired unlocks require. ## Read the rules before the item list The [death rules](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) depend on role and location. A [Federal Raid](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) is a separate reset with its own carry-over rules. Do not confuse losing a bag, having a base breached and reaching the end of the server cycle. Exact weapon damage, loot coordinates and recipes need evidence from the relevant version. Where official material does not provide those details, this wiki describes the confirmed mechanism and points to what to inspect in the game. ### Is this a complete item database? No. The published references focus on mechanics traceable to official sources. ### Where are step-by-step routes? Open the guides directory for beginner, solo, clan, cargo and police workflows. ### Do articles change automatically after a patch? No. Each has an editorial check date. Read newer official announcements if the game has changed. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir: Gameplay Overview](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/693146657813954746) - [Kefir: Global Map](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/717917092255368503) - [Kefir: Base Management](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/717918992460677891) ## Related reading - [Practical guides](https://robrungame.dev/guides) - [Wipe rules](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Weapons: Where to Find and Buy Gear URL: https://robrungame.dev/wiki/weapons Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Learn confirmed ways to get ROB RUN weapons, what changed at launch and how to plan a loadout without invented damage rankings. You can find ROB RUN weapons as city loot or buy them through the Black Market, accessed through Lenny or your base laptop. A reliable first loadout starts with understanding those routes and the consequences of losing equipment. ## Where to look for weapons Route What is confirmed Check first City loot Weapons can spawn in the city Your role, bag space and a route out Lenny Direct Black Market access Current price and item availability Base laptop Black Market access from home The item’s progression requirement Police service Standard gear is issued A station slot and equipment conditions The launch patch lowered the basic pistol price and added starter weapon spawn points. It did not give everyone a pistol after each death. That proposal appeared in earlier playtest communication and was replaced in the November 4 notes. ## Choose equipment around the task Before taking a weapon into a run, decide what the run is for. Scouting, moving cargo and attacking a guarded target expose you to different losses. Our practical suggestion is to select the objective first and buy equipment around it, with enough resources left to recover from failure. Inspect the current client. This page does not publish a damage tier list or best-in-slot ranking because the reviewed official sources do not provide a versioned weapon-stat catalog. When comparing gear yourself, record the weapon, attachments, game version and conditions. ## Check the loss rules Criminals killed in Looty Bay lose their inventory. Surrender is a separate option that can preserve equipped gear. Police have different treatment for department-issued and personal equipment. Read the beginner loss table before interpreting another player’s report about what they kept. ### Do I receive a pistol after every respawn? The November 4 release notes rejected that earlier plan. Use the current loot and purchase routes. ### Is police gear personal equipment? Department-issued equipment has separate death rules. ### Where are the weapon statistics? Check the current in-game item information. No official numerical weapon database was verified for this edition. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Where to find weapons](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1343-where-can-i-find-weapons/) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) - [Kefir Support: Becoming a cop](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1351-how-do-i-become-a-cop/) - [Kefir Support: Death and lost items](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1344-what-do-i-lose-when-i-die/) ## Related reading - [Beginner loss rules](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) - [Police guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/police) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Map: Looty Bay, Districts & Settlements URL: https://robrungame.dev/wiki/map Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Understand the ROB RUN map, city and desert, settlement ownership, district tiers and the decisions behind a base location. ROB RUN’s global map connects the city with a desert of player settlements and contested districts. Choosing a place to live affects access to goods, business opportunities and the neighbors who can reach you. ## Read the map by purpose Layer Why you go there Planning question Looty Bay City robberies, police and scouting Where is the exit after the target? Desert Bases, settlements, territory and trade Can you get home with the haul? Settlement Rentable plots under an owner Is a plot available, and what does it require? District Territory with different levels Does its level support your desired goods? Central district Top of the territory competition Can your group contest it? ## Pick a settlement for a reason The official map overview describes special structures that influence nearby settlements with defenses, business effects or discounts. Some settlements are near more than one structure. Inspect those relationships before assuming a central location is the right home. A district’s level also changes residents’ opportunities. Compare the intended unlock with the settlement you are considering. The progression reference explains why territory level and jail-time requirements are separate checks. ## Follow ownership and risk Renting a plot and owning a settlement are different positions. Owners receive tax income; residents need a plot for their base. Territory control adds a clan layer above those decisions. The Power Pyramid article places the central Highlands district at the top of the hierarchy. The desert remains dangerous near home. Treat a buyer visit or tax collection as a journey with something to lose. Check the destination and return route before bringing valuables out of storage. ### Is this an interactive coordinate map? No. It explains map systems. A verified current coordinate dataset was not available for an interactive loot map. ### Can I put a base anywhere? Official support requires an owned settlement and a vacant rentable plot. Read the sign and current requirements. ### Is changing region a move across this map? No. Region and server selection is separate; use the change-server guide to join another world. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir: Global Map](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/717917092255368503) - [Kefir: The Power Pyramid](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/712290761518875047) - [Kefir Support: Renting a base plot](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1361-how-do-i-rent-a-plot-for-my-base/) ## Related reading - [Progression and territory tiers](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/leveling) - [Change servers](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Heists: Masks, Loot, Escape & Notoriety URL: https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Plan a ROB RUN heist from scouting to selling: criminal status, alarms, teammates, Notoriety and the cost of a failed escape. A ROB RUN heist begins with a role decision. Putting on a mask makes you a Criminal in Looty Bay. Police and rival Criminals can then attack you, so inspect the target and decide how to leave before committing. ## A practical heist sequence - Scout the target and its approaches while planning the route out. - Check equipment, bag space and transport for that target. - Put on the mask when ready to start criminal activity. - Control the workers and the alarm risk. Official guidance recommends keeping staff at gunpoint. - Move the loot, watch for rival crews and reach the buyer or storage destination. - Take sale proceeds promptly instead of leaving cash exposed. These steps organize confirmed mechanics; they are not a tested guaranteed-profit route. Gear, a rival arrival and your escape vehicle can all change a run. ## Split tasks before a group run Task Decide before starting Entry Who handles access and the necessary equipment? Control Who watches workers and approaches? Carrying Who moves valuables, and where do they go? Escape Who drives, and where do you regroup? Kefir describes dividing break-in, carrying and cover duties. A successful entry still leaves the haul and escape to complete. ## Decide whether to continue A heist streak raises Notoriety during a city visit. Better fence deals and perks can reward continuing, but another robbery still exposes what you already carry. Decide whether the next attempt is worth risking the bag. Leaving the city clears Criminal status. On your next entry, you can choose a role again. Finishing one robbery does not itself clear that status. ### Is every robbery a scripted mission? The official material describes a sandbox with multiple targets and player interference. Check the target’s requirements. ### Can surrender preserve equipment? Official support says it confiscates the bag while preserving equipped gear. A bribe is a separate option. ### Where should the haul go? Choose a buyer or base storage. Lenny’s cash storage is not general storage for stolen goods. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Heists in Looty Bay](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1347-how-do-i-pull-off-heists-in-looty-bay/) - [Kefir Support: Selling loot](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1349-how-do-i-sell-my-loot/) - [Kefir Support: Notoriety](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1350-what-is-the-notoriety-level/) - [Kefir Support: Surrendering to police](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1352-why-surrender-to-the-cops/) - [Kefir Support: Storing stolen loot](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1348-where-should-i-stash-stolen-loot/) ## Related reading - [Money and laundering](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [Solo planning](https://robrungame.dev/guides/solo) - [Cargo handling](https://robrungame.dev/guides/cargo) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Money: Earn, Sell, Launder & Protect URL: https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Understand ROB RUN income routes, cash and banked money, laundering, tax collection and what happens to funds at the Federal Raid. ROB RUN money funds progression, but its form and location matter. Cash can be stolen or confiscated. Laundered bank funds are protected from theft until the next wipe. Treat neither as permanent wealth across a Federal Raid. ## Choose an income route Activity What to plan Collect and sell loot A target, bag space, buyer and exit Haul or flip cargo Suitable transport and a destination Base production Space, inputs and time to manage it Police service A station slot and current equipment conditions Settlement ownership Capital, residents and a safe collection trip Clan territory control A group that can contest and hold territory This is an activity list, not an earnings ranking. The sources do not publish comparable profits per hour. Choose a route you understand, inspect current costs and avoid investing every asset in an untested plan. ## Turn a sale into secured funds Locate the dollar-marked van or Sales Center buyer, complete the sale and collect cash from the counter. Leaving it there gives someone else another chance to take it. Visit Looty Bay Bank as a Civilian to open an account. Your base’s Laundering Desk processes cash over time; ATMs allow withdrawal. Earning, transporting and laundering are separate stages. A successful robbery does not complete all three. ## Know what protection covers Banking protects against theft before the next reset. It does not insure funds against the wipe. Owners also need to collect settlement income in person. Late in a cycle, compare the time needed for a purchase to become useful with the server’s remaining time. This is a planning suggestion, not a profitability formula. You need the actual opening time for a useful wipe estimate. ### Can someone steal physical cash? Yes. Account for carried cash and uncollected proceeds when choosing a route. ### Does bank money survive the wipe? Official protection lasts until the next wipe; the Federal Raid resets cash. ### What is the fastest way to earn? No comparable verified earnings test is published here. Choose an activity that fits your equipment and group, then check prices before spending. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Making money](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1354-how-do-i-make-money/) - [Kefir Support: Banking and laundering](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1355-how-do-i-open-a-bank-account-and-why-launder-money/) - [Kefir Support: Can money be stolen?](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1356-can-my-money-be-stolen/) - [Kefir Support: Settlement income](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1362-how-do-i-become-a-settlement-owner-and-earn-income/) - [Kefir Support: Selling loot](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1349-how-do-i-sell-my-loot/) - [Kefir Support: Federal Raid and wipe](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1346-what-is-the-federal-raid-wipe/) ## Related reading - [Heist workflow](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist) - [Cargo guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/cargo) - [Wipe estimate](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Leveling: Progression, Notoriety & Unlocks URL: https://robrungame.dev/wiki/leveling Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z See ROB RUN progression across Notoriety, jail time, settlement levels and police badges. Check unlocks without invented XP tables. ROB RUN progression uses several systems. The reviewed sources do not describe one universal character XP ladder. First identify the item or role you want: Notoriety, jail time, home territory and police badges answer different questions. ## Match the unlock to the system Track Confirmed route Inspect in the client Notoriety Build a heist streak during a city visit Fence terms and perks Jail time Accumulate sentence-related progress The item’s Shipments requirement Settlement level Place a base in an appropriate settlement The desired goods’ territory condition Police badge Improve the badge and follow equipment rules Available station equipment Territory influence Move from residency toward ownership and clan control The property or district you control ## Check Shipments before changing your plan Press H, or use the side menu in the desert, Lenny’s Motel or Looty Bay. Some goods depend on your base’s settlement level; others require accumulated jail time. Read the specific requirement. Moving to another area will not necessarily solve a sentence requirement. More cash alone also does not prove every item is available. ## Use Notoriety for a city session A streak raises Notoriety during a visit, improving fence deals and unlocking perks. Official support says solo players and duos begin at a higher level to help them compete with larger crews. It does not provide a numerical starting bonus or complete perk chart. Decide whether another heist is worth keeping the current haul exposed. A useful progression plan names both the unlock and the assets you can lose on the way. ### Where is the fastest XP farm? No universal XP-farming route is verified here. Start with the unlock’s displayed condition. ### Does the wipe erase all progress? It resets assets while retaining specific account and sentence-related progress. See the wipe carry-over table. ### Do police unlocks match criminal unlocks? Police badges and issued gear have their own conditions. The launch patch also connects better patrol gear with server age. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Unlocking new goods](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1365-how-do-i-unlock-new-goods/) - [Kefir Support: Notoriety](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1350-what-is-the-notoriety-level/) - [Kefir Support: Becoming a cop](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1351-how-do-i-become-a-cop/) - [Kefir: The Power Pyramid](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/712290761518875047) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) ## Related reading - [Money reference](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [Police guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/police) - [Wipe carry-over table](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Guides: Start, Survive & Build a Crew URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Find practical ROB RUN guides for beginners, solo play, cargo, decoders, clans and police. Choose a workflow before investing your loot. Choose a ROB RUN guide by the decision in front of you. Getting through an early run, handling a shipment and coordinating a clan need different preparation. These guides connect official rules to practical checklists without presenting untested routes as measured results. ## Pick your next task Guide Use it when [Beginner](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) You finished the intro and need a plan for your first sessions [Solo](https://robrungame.dev/guides/solo) You want to choose fights and manage risk without a full crew [Decoder](https://robrungame.dev/guides/decoder) You need to understand temporary base access and security [Cargo](https://robrungame.dev/guides/cargo) A shipment needs transport, storage or processing [Clan](https://robrungame.dev/guides/clan) Your group wants to organize property and territory play [Police](https://robrungame.dev/guides/police) You want to enlist or understand the other side of an arrest ## Start with the expensive mistakes Learn what is lost on death before spending on equipment. Check your server before trying to meet friends. Check the remaining cycle before treating a base as a long-term investment. These decisions are easier to correct before the run than after a valuable bag or a misplaced settlement purchase. ## Use the wiki alongside a guide Guides explain a sequence; the wiki explains the mechanism underneath it. If a cargo route leaves you wondering how money becomes protected funds, open the money reference. If an item is locked, inspect the progression reference instead of assuming the solution is simply more cash. ### Are the routes tested in game? These editions synthesize official documentation. They do not claim hands-on testing or measured earnings. ### Where do server instructions live? The server hub covers changing worlds, regions and joining friends. ### What if a menu has changed? Check the dated official source and the current client. Early Access instructions can need revision. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: After the intro quests](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1342-what-should-i-do-after-the-intro-quests/) - [Kefir: Gameplay Overview](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/693146657813954746) - [Official ROB RUN Help Center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) ## Related reading - [Mechanics reference](https://robrungame.dev/wiki) - [Server help](https://robrungame.dev/server) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Beginner Guide: Your First Server Cycle URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Start ROB RUN with a practical plan: learn loss rules, choose an activity, find weapons, use transport and secure the proceeds. Start ROB RUN by learning what you can lose, then choose one activity for the session. After the intro, Kefir directs new players to Lenny’s Motel for the core mechanics. From there, the sandbox opens into heists, cargo, base production, police service and territory competition. ## Before your first valuable run - Confirm your region and server, especially if friends are joining. - Visit Lenny to understand the available systems and equipment access. - Decide whether you are scouting, stealing, transporting or trying police work. - Choose a buyer or storage destination before collecting a large haul. - Check the role and location rules in the table below. ## Know what happens on death Situation Officially described result Criminal dies in Looty Bay Inventory is lost Criminal surrenders to police Bag is confiscated; equipped gear can be kept Death in the desert All carried loot is lost Civilian dies in the city Bag contents and equipped gear are kept Police officer dies Department gear is lost; personal items and equipment remain These rules describe different situations. Do not assume an item was protected because another role kept something similar. A Federal Raid is also separate from death: it resets the server’s assets on the wipe cycle. ## Give the first haul a destination Choose a modest objective with a clear exit. For a heist, scout before masking up. For transport, inspect the cargo and vehicle relationship before collecting the item. If you have no active vehicle, official support describes free rental cars at Parking Terminals. Selling requires another check. Use the marked van or Sales Center buyer and collect the cash from the counter. Banking and laundering then protect funds from theft until the wipe. Read the money guide before assuming a sale has made everything safe. ## Plan the move into a base A base needs a suitable plot in an owned settlement. Look at the displayed conditions before paying, then decide what you need the base to do: store goods, process cargo, run production or group up with allies. More property also creates more to defend. For your first cycle, our suggestion is to learn one repeatable activity before chasing the top of the power hierarchy. A session you can explain afterward gives you more useful information than a sequence of purchases you did not understand. ### Must I become a criminal immediately? The heist guide describes scouting before choosing criminal activity. Putting on a mask changes your role in Looty Bay. ### Can I recover from a failed run? You can choose another activity and rebuild a plan, but do not assume dropped or wiped assets will be restored. ### What should my group do first? Agree on the exact server, then divide the task and choose a meeting point before investing in shared plans. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: After the intro quests](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1342-what-should-i-do-after-the-intro-quests/) - [Kefir Support: Death and lost items](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1344-what-do-i-lose-when-i-die/) - [Kefir Support: Getting a car](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1357-how-do-i-get-a-car/) - [Kefir Support: Selling loot](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1349-how-do-i-sell-my-loot/) - [Kefir Support: Renting a base plot](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1361-how-do-i-rent-a-plot-for-my-base/) ## Related reading - [Heist basics](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist) - [Money and bank protection](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [Join friends](https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Solo Guide: Plan Runs and Limit Losses URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides/solo Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Plan ROB RUN solo sessions around scouting, Notoriety, escape routes and the assets at risk. Learn the confirmed solo and duo advantage. Solo ROB RUN play is supported, but a direct fight against a full crew is a difficult choice. The official FAQ encourages a strategic approach; the support center also confirms that solos and duos start with higher Notoriety to help them compete. ## Use the advantage that is actually documented Higher Notoriety improves terms with fences and unlocks perks. It does not make a solo player invulnerable, and the reviewed source gives no numerical starting bonus. Treat it as one mechanic in your plan rather than a promise of easy profits. Decision Solo planning check Target Can you scout it and understand the exit without committing? Equipment Can you recover if this set is lost? Carrying Can you move the haul and still react to another player? Transport Where is the vehicle relative to the escape route? Session length Is there enough time to finish the sale or storage trip? ## Scout before the mask Use the city visit to inspect the situation before becoming a Criminal. Choose one target and a destination for the haul. If the target needs more simultaneous work than you can handle, changing the objective is part of the plan. The heist guide describes jobs that crews can split between entry, hauling and cover. Alone, you need to account for each yourself. Our editorial advice is to shorten the list of things that must go right at the same moment: know the exit, decide what to carry and avoid entering without a destination. ## Keep the base in the risk calculation Base security matters when playing without allies nearby. Official guidance describes fuses and defense modules, while the FAQ emphasizes fortification as your defense. No guaranteed offline shield is established here. Do not treat logging out as a substitute for the base’s security systems. ### Is there a solo-only official server? No solo-only server offering was verified in the official material reviewed. The FAQ confirms official servers at launch. ### What advantage do solo players receive? Official support names a higher starting Notoriety for solo players and duos, without publishing a multiplier. ### Should I keep robbing to increase Notoriety? That is a risk decision. A longer streak leaves your current bag exposed; compare the next target with what you already carry. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [Kefir Support: Notoriety](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1350-what-is-the-notoriety-level/) - [Kefir Support: Heists in Looty Bay](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1347-how-do-i-pull-off-heists-in-looty-bay/) - [Kefir Support: Protecting a base](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1363-how-do-i-protect-my-base-from-raids/) ## Related reading - [Heist sequence](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist) - [Decoder and base security](https://robrungame.dev/guides/decoder) - [Money protection](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Decoder Guide: Breach and Defend a Base URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides/decoder Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Learn what a ROB RUN decoder opens, why access is temporary and how fuses affect base defense. No invented recipes or decoder counts. A ROB RUN decoder is used on another player’s Security System to obtain temporary access to the building. The owner can repair the system and lock you out again. Access is a window in which to act, not ownership of the whole property. ## What a decoder does Question Confirmed answer Where is it used? On a rival base’s Security System Is access permanent? No; the system can be repaired What strengthens security? Fuses increase the attacker’s time and resource burden Can allies be warned? Defense modules can alert allies during an attack Is a fixed breach count published? Not in the official sources reviewed ## Before committing a rare tool Check the target’s displayed security information and the item in your inventory. Decide what you intend to do once inside and how to leave. Do not assume opening a building also opens every container, captures the plot or transfers vehicles. Those are different claims that need their own evidence. The official FAQ says breach decoders are not simply bought off a shelf. It does not provide an exact recipe, exchange cost, loot location or drop probability. Community trading claims may be useful leads, but this guide does not turn them into a verified acquisition route. ## Defending against a breach Use fuses in the Security System and inspect your defense-module options. Make sure allies understand what they should do if an alert arrives. Since the owner can restore the security system, the ability to respond is part of defense planning. The November 4 patch increased the stack size of decoders and some other items. It did not publish the old or new numerical limit, so there is no supported stack-size table to copy into this edition. ### How many decoders do I need? No universal count is verified. Inspect the current item and target rather than relying on a fixed number for every base. ### Does a decoder make the base mine? The confirmed function is temporary building access. It does not establish ownership transfer. ### Where is the guaranteed decoder farm? No such route is established by the official sources used here. Avoid spending resources on an unverified recipe. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Raiding another base](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1364-how-do-i-raid-other-players-bases/) - [Kefir Support: Protecting a base](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1363-how-do-i-protect-my-base-from-raids/) - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) ## Related reading - [Map and base location](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/map) - [Solo risk planning](https://robrungame.dev/guides/solo) - [Wipe rules](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Cargo Guide: Transport, Store and Process URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides/cargo Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Plan ROB RUN cargo handling: choose transport, prepare a destination and understand the launch changes without fake profit charts. Cargo is one of ROB RUN’s documented ways to make money. Depending on the item and activity, players can haul and trade it or take it to a base for processing. Before picking up a shipment, decide both how it travels and what happens at the destination. ## Plan the cargo chain Stage Check before the run Collection What are you taking, and does the current item require a tool? Transport Can the chosen vehicle carry this shipment? Destination Will you sell it or process it at the base? Space and time Is the receiving setup ready for the item? Recovery What can you afford to lose if the trip fails? The gameplay overview gives the example of stealing safes to open at a base and selling contraband in the city. It does not establish that every cargo type follows the same procedure. ## Apply the launch changes The November 4 patch made shipment dismantling and selling more profitable, while reducing drops and increasing dismantling duration. It also removed the Buletti’s ability to transport shipments. A prelaunch route using that vehicle can therefore be obsolete even if the rest of the route sounds plausible. No comparable current prices, processing times or drop-rate figures were published in the reviewed notes. This guide cannot calculate a verified profit per hour. Check the current client before committing money or production space. ## Prepare the base before hauling Official base guidance describes cargo storage and opening, production structures and workbench upgrades. Match the cargo to the setup you actually have. Our recommendation is to inspect the destination first; discovering an unmet requirement after a dangerous trip leaves the item exposed while you work out the next step. ### Can any vehicle transport shipments? No universal compatibility list is verified. The launch notes specifically say the Buletti can no longer do it. ### What is the most profitable cargo? There is no verified comparable earnings table in these sources. Record the current price, requirements and processing duration if you test a route. ### Is cargo safe at home? A base is storage, but it can be raided. Read the decoder guide before treating a stored haul as untouchable. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Making money](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1354-how-do-i-make-money/) - [Kefir: Gameplay Overview](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/693146657813954746) - [Kefir: Base Management](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/717918992460677891) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) ## Related reading - [Money lifecycle](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [Decoder and security](https://robrungame.dev/guides/decoder) - [Map and settlements](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/map) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Clan Guide: Create, Join and Coordinate URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides/clan Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Learn how ROB RUN clans work: founding requirements, server limits, territory control and a practical checklist for organizing a crew. Open the Clan tab in ROB RUN’s side menu to join or create a clan. Founding one requires laundered funds in your bank account. A shared clan plan also needs everyone on the same server before you invest in property or territory. ## Know the confirmed limits Feature Official description Capacity Up to 100 members in one clan Server scope Clans currently exist on the chosen server Switching You can change clans during a wipe cycle Territory Clans contest districts and city businesses Founding funds Laundered money in the founder’s bank account The FAQ notes that server scope may change later. These are documented current rules, not promises about future cross-server play. ## Organize before claiming territory - Agree on region and exact server. Resolve mismatches through the official prison switching route. - Decide who is founding and inspect the current required amount in the Clan interface. - Choose an immediate task: establish nearby bases, run a coordinated heist or prepare a territory attempt. - Assign transport, carrying and response duties instead of assuming everyone has the same equipment. - Decide how the group will react to a raid alert and where it will regroup. That sequence is an editorial coordination checklist. The sources do not provide an ideal roster composition, a minimum gear score or a tested territory-winning strategy. ## Understand what territory adds The Power Pyramid connects settlement ownership, district control and the central Highlands district. Higher control changes the taxes and advantages available. It also creates a larger task to defend. Read the map reference before treating “join a clan” and “own a district” as the same step. ### Can members play on different servers? The current official FAQ ties the clan to the chosen server. Use the join-friends guide to align worlds. ### How much does founding cost? Official support names the type of funds, not a fixed amount. Inspect the current Clan interface. ### Is a clan the same as a party? They serve different purposes. The server help article covers party invitations; this guide covers the clan’s longer territory role. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Join or create a clan](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1345-how-do-i-join-or-create-a-clan/) - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [Kefir: The Power Pyramid](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/712290761518875047) - [Kefir Support: Friends on different servers](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/) ## Related reading - [Join friends on one server](https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends) - [Map and districts](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/map) - [Banking guide](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Police Guide: Enlist, Earn and Upgrade URL: https://robrungame.dev/guides/police Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Understand ROB RUN police enlistment, issued gear, badges, support calls, death rules and what surrender or a bribe means for criminals. You can become a cop by enlisting at Looty Bay Police Station when slots are available. Police receive standard equipment and a patrol vehicle. The role provides a different route through the city’s economy and a different set of losses from criminal play. ## How to start police service - Go to the Police Station and check whether a slot is open. - Review the issued gear and vehicle before starting a patrol. - Fight crime and seize contraband to earn police income. - Inspect badge progression and the equipment it unlocks. - Watch for calls for backup when the department needs more officers. Official support says responding to those calls can temporarily improve gear and pay. It does not publish a fixed pay rate or guarantee a slot whenever you visit. ## Understand equipment progression Mechanic What is documented Standard loadout Issued when enlisting Badge progression Better equipment becomes available Fresh-server patrols Start with pistols under the launch changes Server age Better patrol gear unlocks as the server develops Police badge purchases Selection depends on the district where you live The launch patch also increased officer respawn times, with a longer delay after consecutive deaths. Use the dated patch with the support guide; an older playtest description alone may omit those balance changes. ## What criminals should know about an arrest Surrender can preserve equipped gear while bag contents are confiscated. If the criminal has banked money, they can offer a bribe. Keeping the bag depends on the officer accepting; an offer is not automatic success. Officers have separate personal and department equipment rules on death. Do not infer that a patrol loadout can be treated exactly like a purchased criminal loadout. ### Can I choose police with no free slots? The help article makes availability conditional on an open slot. ### Is a bribe guaranteed to work? No. The described outcome requires the officer to accept it. ### How much do cops earn per hour? No verified comparable hourly income is provided here. Current activity and support-call conditions affect the decision; check the game’s displayed information. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Becoming a cop](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1351-how-do-i-become-a-cop/) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) - [Kefir Support: Surrendering to police](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1352-why-surrender-to-the-cops/) - [Kefir Support: Offering a bribe](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1353-why-pay-a-bribe/) - [Kefir Support: Death and lost items](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1344-what-do-i-lose-when-i-die/) ## Related reading - [Money-making options](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [Progression and unlocks](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/leveling) - [Heists from the criminal side](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Servers: Status, Regions and Joining Friends URL: https://robrungame.dev/server Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Find ROB RUN server help: connection checks, regions, changing servers and meeting friends. Keep fresh-server times separate from wipe estimates. Start with the server question you actually need to resolve. Checking a connection problem, changing worlds and choosing a fresh server are different tasks. Steam’s total player count cannot answer all of them. ## Server help directory Task Guide Check a connection problem [Status and troubleshooting](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) Move to another world [Change server](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) Choose a region [Regions and fresh-server times](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) Resolve a party mismatch [Join friends](https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends) Estimate a reset [Wipe calculator and carry-over rules](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) ## Region, server and party are separate A region groups servers geographically. Your exact server identifies the world you and your friends need to share. A party invitation does not by itself move a player into that world. The official support workflow addresses the mismatch through the Prison. Before a coordinated start, exchange the region and server information, settle on a meeting plan and check the cycle. Doing this before buying or renting property avoids investing in a world your group did not intend to use. ## Read timing notices carefully The November 4 schedule describes fresh-server openings. It is not an outage monitor and does not supply every server’s next Federal Raid timestamp. Additional servers can open outside the planned slots. Use the region guide for the published schedule and the wipe page for an explicitly labeled estimate. ### Does this site host game servers? No. This is an independent reference site. ### Can the player total prove my server is online? No. An aggregate Steam count does not identify a particular game server’s condition. ### Where do I report a game issue? Use the official support center with your error details, region and server information. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Friends on different servers](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) - [Official ROB RUN Help Center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) ## Related reading - [Connection checklist](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) - [Change server](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Server Status: Player Count, Errors & Server Times URL: https://robrungame.dev/server/status Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-12T00:22:55.262Z Check ROB RUN server status with observed Steam players, regional opening times, error-code fixes and a practical network-versus-server troubleshooting flow. To check ROB RUN server status now, launch through Steam, select your region and exact server, and try joining once. If joining fails, record the error code before restarting. Use the regional opening schedule and code table below to choose your next action. The Steam observation above supplies dated activity data while you investigate. ## Can I get into ROB RUN right now? Start with the server you intend to play on. A successful join is direct evidence that your connection to that world works at that moment. A failure needs more detail: did the client stop before the server list, reject authentication, or disconnect after entering the world? These are useful distinctions when choosing a fix. - Open [official ROB RUN announcements](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460). Read the latest relevant notice, including its publication date, affected region and any follow-up. An old incident does not describe today's conditions. - Let Steam finish pending downloads, then launch ROB RUN from your Library. Confirm your intended region and server rather than selecting a similarly named world. - Try joining once. Save the full error code, your local time and time zone, and the stage at which it failed. - Match the code below. If there is no code, follow the network comparison further down this page. Keep a working friend's region and server details beside yours. Someone already playing elsewhere provides useful context, but their connection does not test the world you selected. ## What time do regional ROB RUN servers open? Kefir's [November 4, 2026 server schedule](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) names two regions and a plan for at least one new server per day in each: Region in the announcement Planned daily fresh-server opening UTC interpretation EU 5:00 PM UTC 17:00 UTC on the same day East US 8:00 PM Eastern Time 01:00 UTC the following day during EST; 00:00 UTC the following day during EDT The announcement also allows extra servers to open automatically outside these slots and says the plan may change with load. This is the dated published plan, rather than a guarantee that a particular new world appears every day. These times describe fresh-server openings. They do not announce the end of maintenance, reopen a disconnected world or specify its wipe time. Use [the region guide](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) when choosing a start and [the wipe estimator](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) when you already know a server's opening time. Eastern Time follows the America/New_York daylight-saving rules; retain the original 8:00 PM ET when converting another date. ## ROB RUN error codes and the next action This compact reference paraphrases [Kefir's error-code guide](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1377-what-should-i-do-if-i-get-an-error-code/). Follow its full instructions for your code. Error Meaning Next action E-0101 / E-0110 Startup connection Check internet access. E-0102 Blocked or damaged download Try trusted home internet; review proxy/filtering. E-0124 Asset loading Verify Steam files. E-0201 Lost connection Check connection; restart game. E-0301 / E-0302 Old version Restart Steam; update. E-0303 / E-0304 Mismatched data Wait 10–15 minutes; verify and update. E-0401 Steam authentication Check account and online mode. E-0403 / E-0404 Epic authentication Verify files; review antivirus exceptions. E-0405 Steam/library blocked Check quarantine; launch through Steam. E-0501 / E-0502 Easy Anti-Cheat Launch through Steam; verify; restart PC. E-0601 Input detection Connect local keyboard and mouse. E-0904 Internal error Restart; send persistent error to support. For file verification, close the game first. In Steam, open ROB RUN's Properties, choose Installed Files, then Verify integrity of game files. Let verification and any resulting download finish before testing again. Valve explains this process in its [file verification instructions](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB/). Use official instructions when reviewing security software. Keep any exception specific to the installed game. Restore a temporary diagnostic change after the test, and avoid downloading replacement libraries or unofficial anti-cheat fixes from a search result. ## Is it my network or the ROB RUN server? Use a controlled comparison: keep the account, game version and target world the same, and change one condition at a time. The following workflow is our troubleshooting method. Its results narrow the likely cause; they do not establish an outage for everybody. ### Step 1: Test basic connectivity On the same PC, load a normal website and open a Steam page. If those also fail, resolve that broader connection problem before repeatedly launching the game. Check whether a guest network is waiting for a browser sign-in. If your PC uses Wi-Fi, compare a stable wired connection when available. Record what changed instead of applying several fixes together. If websites and Steam work, continue. Their success shows that some internet services are reachable, which still leaves the game's connection path to test. A speed-test result alone cannot tell you whether your selected ROB RUN world accepts the session. ### Step 2: Compare one alternate connection If you control the device and connection, try a trusted alternate network, such as your own phone hotspot, for one join attempt. Keep any data charges in mind. If you normally use a proxy or VPN, compare the direct connection where it is available. Follow workplace or school network rules rather than changing an administrator's settings. If the same PC and account join the same world through the alternate connection, investigate the original network's routing or filtering. That result is stronger than assuming the game is globally down. If both attempts fail, keep the error details and continue; two failed paths still leave account, installation and server causes open. ### Step 3: Compare the same world with another player Ask a friend using a different connection to check the same region and exact server at roughly the same time. Share the server identifier and timestamp, rather than asking only whether ROB RUN works. Compare whether each client reaches the server list and where joining stops. Result of the comparison Useful next step Your alternate network joins; original network fails Investigate your original connection or filtering. Friend joins your world; both your networks fail Follow your error code; inspect account, client and files. Several independent connections fail on the same world Look for a matching official incident; send a joint, dated report. Another world works; your chosen world fails Preserve the target world's identifier for support. Both clients fail before a server can be selected Compare version, authentication and the exact startup error. These comparisons support a diagnosis; the table is not an automated status verdict. Avoid changing worlds casually if your group has already established a base. Read [how changing servers works](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) before using another world as more than a diagnostic check. ## Should I wait, repair files or retry? Choose the action from the evidence you have. For an active official maintenance notice, follow its stated scope and subsequent updates. If the notice gives no finish time, set a reminder to check for an update rather than treating the regional opening slot as a recovery deadline. For a version or file error, finish the relevant update or verification before another attempt. Retrying while the required download remains pending adds little information. For a network comparison, note the time and outcome of each attempt so you can tell whether the same change repeatedly helps. If a single retry succeeds, return to the game and keep the earlier error details in case it recurs. If the same code persists after the matching repair, move to a support report. Reinstalling repeatedly or cycling through unrelated settings makes a useful report harder to reconstruct. ## What should I send to ROB RUN support? Prepare one concise report through [Kefir's ROB RUN help center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/): - Region and exact server identifier, plus whether the server list loads. - Error code and screenshot, with private information cropped out. - First failure and latest attempt times, including the time zone. - Whether the error occurs at launch, authentication or after entering a world. - Steam update and file-verification results. - Alternate-network and same-world friend comparisons, if available. Describe the result of each change, even when it made no difference. Never post a password, Steam Guard code or session cookie. Keep follow-up information with the same report so support can compare attempts. ## How should I read the player number and daily peak? The number above is our latest saved response for Steam app 4262460, sampled every ten minutes. Its observation time stays attached to the value. The [Valve Web API documentation](https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/webapi/ISteamUserStats#GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers) describes a game-wide active-player count and excludes users who are disconnected from Steam. Today's observed peak is the highest successful sample since 00:00 UTC. It can miss a higher value between checks, and collection began on November 12, 2026, so the first day's coverage is partial. The 24-hour chart leaves missing intervals empty. An upstream failure keeps the last successful value with a stale label instead of reporting zero. For a citation, use the displayed value and observation time, and link to [the player-count dataset](https://robrungame.dev/tools/player-count). Its CSV download includes saved observations and failed attempts. Activity can continue in other worlds while yours has a problem; complete the join check and code-specific steps before deciding what to do next. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-12. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir: Troubleshooting and Support](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/section/140-troubleshooting-and-support/) - [Kefir Support: Error codes](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1377-what-should-i-do-if-i-get-an-error-code/) - [Steam Web API: GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers](https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/webapi/ISteamUserStats#GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) ## Related reading - [Current Steam players](https://robrungame.dev/tools/player-count) - [Server regions](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) - [Change servers](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### How to Change Server in ROB RUN URL: https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Follow the official ROB RUN server-switching route through the Prison, resolve a friend’s server mismatch and check progress before moving. To change ROB RUN servers, use the Prison route documented by Kefir: open the global map, choose the Prison, surrender to the Feds, then switch servers from inside. If you are meeting a friend, resend the party invitation after the move. ## Before you leave Confirm your friend’s exact region and server. A region alone is not enough to identify their world. Decide whether you are changing for one session or starting a new cycle together, and inspect the current game’s confirmation before committing. Check Why it matters Exact destination Avoid a second mismatch after switching Current assets The support steps do not promise they transfer Group plan Everyone needs to agree on the same world Remaining cycle A new destination is not necessarily a freshly opened server ## Official switching steps - Open the global map. - Select the Prison location. - Choose Surrender to Feds. - Once inside the Prison, use the server-switch option to select the destination. - Re-send the party invitation if joining a friend. These steps come from the official help article for friends on different servers. Menu details can change during Early Access; if an option differs, follow the current client and newest support guidance. ## Do not assume assets move with you The reviewed switching article does not enumerate fees, inventory transfers, bases or retained progression. Wipe carry-over rules describe a Federal Raid, which is a different event. They are not evidence that a server switch preserves the same things. Before moving an established character, inspect any in-game warning. If the outcome is unclear and the assets matter to you, ask official support rather than relying on a promised transfer that the source does not make. ### Can a party invite move me automatically? The documented mismatch solution requires switching through the Prison and inviting again. ### Is the switch free? The help article does not specify a universal cost. Check the current client. ### Will my base be copied to the other server? No such transfer is promised in the reviewed source. Do not plan around it. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Friends on different servers](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/) - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [Kefir Support: Federal Raid and wipe](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1346-what-is-the-federal-raid-wipe/) ## Related reading - [Join friends](https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends) - [Region schedule](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) - [Wipe rules](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Server Regions and Fresh-Server Times URL: https://robrungame.dev/server/regions Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z See the official ROB RUN EU and East US fresh-server schedule, timezone meaning and the checks to make before choosing a region. Kefir’s November 4 announcement lists two ROB RUN regions: EU and East US. It plans at least one fresh server a day in each region, with additional servers opened automatically when needed. Treat this as a dated operating schedule, not a guarantee that a particular server is available. ## Published opening schedule Region Planned daily fresh-server opening Timezone rule EU 17:00 UTC UTC does not change for daylight saving East US 20:00 Eastern Time Use America/New_York, including seasonal clock changes Do not convert Eastern Time to one fixed UTC hour for the entire year. When organizing a group, share both the region’s stated time and the calendar date in your own timezone. ## Choosing a region Use the game’s displayed connection information and your group’s location to make the choice. No independent latency measurements are published here. A region name does not guarantee the ping you will see from every network. The official announcement says more regions will be added when possible, but it does not give launch dates for Asia, Oceania, South America or a separate West US region. Check newer official announcements before assuming the launch list is still complete. ## Fresh server and wipe are different A fresh-server opening starts a new world. A Federal Raid is the reset mechanism. A scheduled opening does not reveal when an arbitrary existing server opened, and extra openings can occur outside the daily slots. Write down reliable server timing information if you need a personal wipe estimate. ### Are more servers possible outside these times? Yes. The announcement explicitly allows additional openings as demand requires. ### Which region should friends pick? Agree on a shared region and exact server. Inspect the connection experience in the client rather than relying on an invented latency ranking. ### Is there a confirmed date for another region? No date is supplied by the schedule source used for this guide. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) - [Kefir Support: Friends on different servers](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/) ## Related reading - [Switch server](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) - [Join friends](https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends) - [Wipe estimate](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### How to Join Friends in ROB RUN on the Same Server URL: https://robrungame.dev/server/join-friends Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Resolve ROB RUN party invitations across different servers, agree on a shared world and prepare a coordinated start without transfer promises. If ROB RUN says your friend is on another server, get both players onto the same world before trying the invitation again. Kefir’s documented solution uses the Prison server-switch option, followed by a new party invite. ## Agree on the destination first Information to share Purpose Region Select the same geographic server group Exact server Identify the same world, not just the same region Who is switching Avoid both players moving in opposite directions Session goal Decide whether to meet for a run or settle together A character identifier is not a substitute for agreeing on the server. Keep the information distinct when explaining a mismatch to another player or support. ## Fix the server mismatch - Decide which player will move and confirm the destination. - That player opens the global map and selects the Prison. - Choose Surrender to Feds and enter the Prison. - Switch to the friend’s server from inside. - Send the party invite again after the move. The support article provides that sequence. It does not guarantee that bases, carried items or money will move with you. Inspect current warnings before switching an established character. ## Build the group plan after joining For a heist, assign entry, carrying, cover and transport duties. For a shared base area, look at settlements and progression requirements before paying for land. If the goal is a fresh cycle, remember that picking the same server does not itself prove that it just opened. Clans are also server-scoped under the current FAQ. Organizing a clan does not remove the need to coordinate the world each player joins. ### Will repeatedly sending the invite fix it? The documented solution changes the mismatched server first, then sends a new invitation. ### Can friends in different regions play together? The official switching workflow supports joining the friend’s server. Both players need to agree on the destination; connection quality remains something to check in the client. ### Does joining a clan move a player? No automatic move is established by the sources reviewed. Coordinate the server separately. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Friends on different servers](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/) - [Kefir Support: Join or create a clan](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1345-how-do-i-join-or-create-a-clan/) - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [Kefir Support: Heists in Looty Bay](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1347-how-do-i-pull-off-heists-in-looty-bay/) ## Related reading - [Detailed switch checklist](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) - [Clan coordination](https://robrungame.dev/guides/clan) - [Fresh-server times](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Wipe Timer and Federal Raid Rules URL: https://robrungame.dev/wipe Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Estimate a ROB RUN wipe from your server’s opening time. See what the Federal Raid resets, what carries over and where the estimate can fail. ROB RUN’s Federal Raid follows a seven-day wipe cycle. Plots, bases, weapons and cash are reset, while specific account and sentence-related progress carries over. The calculator on this page estimates a date from the server opening time you supply; it is not a live official server timer. ## What resets and what carries over Reset by the Federal Raid Confirmed carry-over Plots and bases Cosmetic items Weapons Player name Cash Tutorial progress Assets converted into jail time and authority Settings and accumulated jail time Banked funds are protected from theft only until the next wipe. Banking does not exempt them from the cycle. The help article describes the reset categories; it does not provide a complete item-by-item exception database. ## Use the estimate carefully - Identify the server you actually play on. - Enter a reliable opening date and time, including its timezone, in the calculator. - Treat seven days after that input as an estimate under the published rule. - Check official notices and the current game for schedule changes or a more authoritative timer. If you do not know when the server opened, the exact next wipe remains unknown. The time you first joined is not proof of the opening time. A server number is not a timestamp unless an official source explains that relationship. ## Fresh-server openings do not create a global wipe clock Kefir’s daily schedule opens fresh servers in each region and allows extra openings when needed. That schedule does not say every existing world resets at the same daily slot. Avoid using the next EU or East US opening as a universal wipe time. The prelaunch FAQ also says cycle length may change. This estimate uses the checked seven-day rule; a newer official announcement takes precedence. ### Does a Federal Raid erase cosmetics? The support article lists cosmetics among the categories that carry over. ### Can the tool look up my server automatically? No. No verified opening-time feed is connected. You provide the starting time. ### Why does the timer stop at the estimated date? A past estimate is not evidence that another cycle started at that exact time. Confirm a new opening or reset before calculating again. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir Support: Federal Raid and wipe](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1346-what-is-the-federal-raid-wipe/) - [Kefir Support: Can money be stolen?](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1356-can-my-money-be-stolen/) - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) ## Related reading - [Fresh-server schedule](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) - [Money and bank protection](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) - [Progression after resets](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/leveling) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Codes: Verified Rewards and Official Checks URL: https://robrungame.dev/codes Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z No active ROB RUN reward code was verified in the official sources checked. Learn how to identify a real reward announcement and avoid fake claims. No active ROB RUN reward code was verified in the official sources reviewed for this edition. This is a report of what was checked, not a statement from Kefir that codes can never exist. We also did not verify an official in-game code redemption procedure. ## Current verification record Category Checked result Active public reward codes None verified in the reviewed official material Expired reward codes No verified historical list to publish Redemption menu No official procedure verified Next check Follow dated announcements from Kefir and official game channels There is no copy-code button here because there is no verified code to copy. We do not turn a guessed word, social-media comment or another site’s list into an active reward. ## Check a claimed code before using it Find the original official announcement and inspect its date, exact spelling, expiry and eligibility. A screenshot without a source link can omit conditions. A promotion tied to an event or creator may also have restrictions that a generic code list leaves out. Never supply a Steam password, session cookie or payment to an unrelated site to unlock a supposed free code. Use official account and game interfaces for any genuine promotion. ## Reward codes are not every kind of key A Steam product key concerns access through Steam. An in-game key may concern a vehicle or locked room. A decoder is a base-security tool. Those are separate concepts; none proves the existence of a public redeem-code system. ### Are there working codes today? No active reward code was verified by this editorial check. Inspect newer official announcements before relying on an old list. ### How do I redeem a code? No official redemption workflow was verified, so this page does not invent a menu sequence. ### Where can legitimate rewards be announced? Start with the official Steam news and the communities linked by Kefir’s support center. Check the original announcement’s terms. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Official ROB RUN Help Center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) - [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/) - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) ## Related reading - [Official-source update summaries](https://robrungame.dev/updates) - [Game FAQ](https://robrungame.dev/faq) - [Decoder mechanics](https://robrungame.dev/guides/decoder) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox and Console News URL: https://robrungame.dev/platforms Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Check verified ROB RUN platform availability, Windows requirements and the status of PS5, Xbox and wider console announcements. The confirmed ROB RUN release covered here is the Steam game with Windows system requirements. The official sources checked do not establish a PS5 or Xbox edition or a console release date. Use the platform pages for the specific question you need answered. ## Availability reference Platform question Checked status Detail Steam on Windows Confirmed release Use the official store listing PlayStation 5 No version or date verified [PS5 answer](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/ps5) Xbox No version or date verified [Xbox answer](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/xbox) Console release or crossplay No announcement verified in the checked sources [Console questions](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/console) Steam Deck Store compatibility was listed as unknown at the check Do not read this as verified handheld support ## Check requirements before downloading The Steam listing specifies a 64-bit Windows 10 or later system, DirectX 11, an internet connection and 20 GB of free storage. Minimum memory is 12 GB; the recommended specification lists 16 GB. Compare the full processor and graphics requirements on the live store page with your computer. Meeting a minimum specification is not a performance guarantee. This site has not measured framerates or tested every handheld and compatibility layer. ## Follow announcements rather than rumors A store listing for the Windows edition cannot provide a date for another platform. An unofficial download page, controller video or cloud-streaming claim is also not a console launch announcement. Wait for an explicit statement from Kefir or an official platform listing. ### Is ROB RUN on PC? The released Steam edition and Windows requirements are confirmed. ### Are console versions canceled? No cancellation claim is made here. No confirmed console announcement was found in the sources checked. ### Is this the download site? Use Steam for the game. This site provides independent information. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/) - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) ## Related reading - [PS5 availability](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/ps5) - [Xbox availability](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/xbox) - [Game FAQ](https://robrungame.dev/faq) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### Is ROB RUN on PS5? Verified PlayStation Status URL: https://robrungame.dev/platforms/ps5 Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z No PS5 version or release date was verified in the official ROB RUN sources checked. See the confirmed edition and what would establish a launch. A ROB RUN PS5 version or release date was not confirmed by the official sources checked on November 11, 2026. The edition verified for this guide is the Steam release. An absent announcement is not a promise that a PlayStation edition will never happen. ## What is confirmed Question Answer from the checked sources Is there a verified PS5 listing or date? None established by this research Is there a released edition to investigate? Yes, the official Steam game Can this site provide a PS5 download? No; use official storefronts for any genuine release Is PlayStation crossplay confirmed? Not by the material reviewed ## What would change this answer An explicit Kefir announcement or a genuine PlayStation Store listing would be useful evidence. Check the publisher identity, platform and date rather than relying on a page that merely repeats the game name. Controller footage does not establish a PS5 release. It could show a PC setup or another game. Likewise, a browser page offering “play now” is not evidence of a PlayStation build. ## If you want to try the confirmed game Check the Windows requirements on the Steam listing before using a PC. This guide does not recommend an unofficial installer, a compatibility workaround or a cloud-service promise that was not verified. ### Is a PS5 release coming soon? No verified date is available from the sources checked. ### Can I play the Steam edition directly on a PS5? The Steam listing does not establish a native PS5 edition. Use an actual platform announcement to answer availability. ### Where will updates appear here? The updates desk summarizes dated official announcements; this page should change only when new evidence answers the PlayStation question. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/) - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) - [Official ROB RUN Help Center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) ## Related reading - [All platform questions](https://robrungame.dev/platforms) - [Console and crossplay status](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/console) - [Official-source updates](https://robrungame.dev/updates) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### Is ROB RUN on Xbox? Release and Game Pass Status URL: https://robrungame.dev/platforms/xbox Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Check ROB RUN Xbox availability, Game Pass claims and the evidence needed for a console release. No Xbox date was verified in the checked sources. No ROB RUN Xbox version, Xbox release date or Game Pass inclusion was verified in the official sources reviewed on November 11, 2026. The confirmed release covered here is the Steam game. This page keeps Xbox availability separate from the fact that the PC game is free to play. ## Separate the Xbox questions Claim Evidence needed Native Xbox edition An official game announcement or genuine Xbox store listing Game Pass inclusion An explicit listing or announcement from the relevant service Cloud access The service’s supported-game listing and its actual conditions PC-to-Xbox crossplay A statement describing the supported platforms and connection rules None of these follows automatically from a Steam release. A free PC download also does not imply a Game Pass agreement. ## Check the original source Use Kefir’s game page, Steam announcements and any official platform listing that appears. Verify the game and publisher identity before trusting an Xbox-branded search result. A similarly named experience or an unofficial streaming guide does not establish this game’s availability. ## The currently verified route For a compatible PC, inspect the live Steam requirements and download through Steam. This site does not host an Xbox package or promise an unverified cloud workaround. If your plan depends on playing from an Xbox console, wait for a source that specifically confirms that route. ### Is ROB RUN on Game Pass? No inclusion was verified in the checked official material. ### Does free to play mean free on Xbox too? The verified free-to-play description belongs to the Steam edition; it does not establish another platform release. ### Is there an Xbox launch date? No verified date was found in the sources used for this edition. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/) - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) - [Official ROB RUN Help Center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) ## Related reading - [Platform reference](https://robrungame.dev/platforms) - [Console availability](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/console) - [Latest source summaries](https://robrungame.dev/updates) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Console Guides: PS5 & Xbox URL: https://robrungame.dev/platforms/console Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-12T00:22:55.262Z Choose the ROB RUN PS5 or Xbox guide for platform-specific availability, release-date checks and official-store guidance. Browse the console directory. Choose a platform for ROB RUN availability, release-date checks and official-store guidance: - [ROB RUN on PS5 and PlayStation](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/ps5) — the detailed PlayStation answer and sources. - [ROB RUN on Xbox](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/xbox) — the detailed Xbox answer and sources. - [All ROB RUN platforms](https://robrungame.dev/platforms) — the platform overview and official PC download route. This console directory keeps platform-specific answers on their own pages. Open the relevant guide before looking for a console edition, release date or store listing. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-12. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/) - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) - [Official ROB RUN Help Center](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/) ## Related reading - [PS5 answer](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/ps5) - [Xbox answer](https://robrungame.dev/platforms/xbox) - [Updates desk](https://robrungame.dev/updates) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Player Count: Current Players & 24-Hour History URL: https://robrungame.dev/tools/player-count Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-12T00:22:55.262Z See ROB RUN Steam players, the observation time, today’s sampled peak and a real 24-hour history. Data is saved every ten minutes with downloadable UTC records. ROB RUN's current Steam player count is rendered above from the latest stored observation for app 4262460. The page includes its UTC observation time, today's observed peak and a rolling 24-hour chart. A scheduled collector checks Steam every ten minutes; refreshing this page loads saved observations. ## What is counted? The source is Valve's [GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers Web API](https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/webapi/ISteamUserStats#GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers). It returns game-wide activity for the selected app and excludes players disconnected from Steam. It does not provide a population for each ROB RUN world or region. Display Definition Players Latest successfully saved Steam count, including a valid zero Observed at UTC time this collector obtained the response Today's observed peak Highest saved sample since 00:00 UTC, with its time and sample count Stale Last sample is over 15 minutes old or a later collection failed Missing interval No completed successful value is available; the chart has a gap ## How is the history collected? Collection began on November 12, 2026. The collector targets ten-minute intervals, or 144 scheduled checks per full UTC day. Each interval has one stored record. Successful counts, actual observation times and failed attempts are retained; a page visit does not trigger another Steam request. The chart shows the latest 24 hours as they accumulate. Its line connects consecutive successful intervals only. A single observation appears as a point. Missing or failed checks do not become zero and are not filled by interpolation. The first day and any interrupted window have partial coverage, stated beside the chart. Records are retained beyond the displayed day. The downloads offer the most recent day or up to fourteen days of saved records. Before that much time has elapsed, they contain only the history actually collected. No pre-launch or earlier observations are reconstructed. ## Is the daily peak Steam's official peak? It is our highest observed sample for the UTC day, rather than a continuous measurement or an official daily maximum. A larger population between ten-minute checks can be missed. At midnight UTC, the peak resets to the new day's samples while the latest observation can still belong to the previous day. If there is no successful sample today, the peak remains empty. Compare complete days with similar coverage before drawing a trend. An incomplete first morning is a different observation window from a full day, and a failed collection says nothing about the game's actual population at that moment. ## Download and cite the observations Open the observation table above for exact timestamps or download 24-hour CSV and up to fourteen days. Fields include app ID, scheduled interval, attempted time, observed time, player count, result, collection trigger and completion time. All timestamps are UTC. Failed attempts have an empty player field. When citing a number, include ROB RUN, Steam app 4262460, player count, UTC observation time, and this page's URL. Identify a peak as the highest sampled value and state the day's coverage. The original count comes from Steam; the timestamped historical series is collected by this independent site. ## Does the count prove my server is online? It shows Steam-wide activity at the recorded time. Use the [server-status checklist](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) to test your selected world, match an error code and compare connections. An aggregate rise or drop alone cannot identify maintenance, an attack or a problem on your own network. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-12. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Steam Web API: GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers](https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/webapi/ISteamUserStats#GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers) - [ROB RUN on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4262460/ROB_RUN/) - [Kefir Support: Error codes](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1377-what-should-i-do-if-i-get-an-error-code/) ## Related reading - [Connection and status checks](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) - [Region guide](https://robrungame.dev/server/regions) - [Wipe rules](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN vs Rust: Crime Sandbox or Survival Building? URL: https://robrungame.dev/vs/rust Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Compare ROB RUN and Rust by gameplay loop, building, servers, progression and reset planning using official descriptions rather than invented scores. ROB RUN and Rust both involve player conflict, bases and assets that can be lost. The better fit depends on the work you want to do between fights. This comparison uses official feature descriptions; it is not a performance benchmark or a claim that one community is easier. ## Compare the core activities Dimension ROB RUN Rust Main setting and activity Criminal economy, city heists, police and territory Island survival, gathering, crafting and conflict Base role Storage, production, business and settlement play Shelter, stored loot, resource control and defense Progression reference Money, item requirements, territory and sentence-related systems Research and technology alongside resources and equipment Server options Official servers at launch under Kefir’s FAQ Self-hosted servers and server-side modding advertised Reset planning Published seven-day cycle, subject to change Server timer configurations include weekly, biweekly and monthly schedules Do not simplify that last row into “all Rust servers wipe monthly.” Facepunch’s timer documentation explicitly supports different schedules and overrides. Check the server you intend to join. ## Choose by the session you want Choose ROB RUN to investigate the city-heist and police interaction, cargo economy and the relationship between settlements and clan control. Start with the beginner guide rather than assuming a Rust building routine transfers directly. Choose Rust to investigate survival needs, gathering and crafting, research, larger building systems or hosting and modding options. Inspect its official listing and server information before buying. The table describes capabilities, not a guarantee that either game will suit every member of a group. ## Avoid comparisons the evidence cannot support This page does not score gunplay, framerate, anti-cheat effectiveness, profit rates or community behavior. Those need defined tests or current data. Steam player totals also cannot be compared with an advertised per-world capacity as though they measured the same thing. ### Is ROB RUN made by Rust’s developer? No. ROB RUN is by Kefir; Rust is by Facepunch Studios. Shared genre elements do not establish a shared developer. ### Can I host ROB RUN like a Rust server? The ROB RUN launch FAQ confirms official servers only. Do not assume Rust’s hosting features exist in it. ### Which should a group pick? Agree on the desired loop first: city crime and territory, or survival and crafting. Then check the practical server and system requirements. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [Kefir: Frequently Asked Questions](https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/4262460/announcements/detail/717917724409332641) - [Kefir: Gameplay Overview](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/693146657813954746) - [Kefir: Base Management](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/717918992460677891) - [Rust on Steam — Facepunch Studios](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252490/Rust/) - [Facepunch: Server Wipe Timer](https://wiki.facepunch.com/rust/Server-Wipe-Timer) ## Related reading - [ROB RUN beginner route](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) - [Base and district reference](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/map) - [Wipe planning](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN vs GTA Online: Heists, Worlds and Progression URL: https://robrungame.dev/vs/gta Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Compare ROB RUN with GTA Online by heists, world structure, player roles and progression. This page compares GTA Online, not the whole GTA series. This comparison is ROB RUN versus GTA Online. Both feature criminal activity and vehicles, but a shared theme does not make their heists, world structure or progression interchangeable. Use the official descriptions to decide what to investigate next. ## Compare the experience being offered Dimension ROB RUN GTA Online Official focus Crime sandbox with player police, bases and territory Online universe with heists, races, activities and social spaces Heist planning Scout city targets and react to police and rival criminals Select from defined heist experiences with their own access rules Property role described here Settlement plots, storage, production and territory Heist access can depend on rank and owning appropriate property World scale Advertised as a sandbox with thousands of players Official page describes an online universe for up to 30 players Reset commitment Seven-day Federal Raid cycle in the checked rules Inspect the current GTA Online mode and activity; do not assume ROB RUN’s wipe rules apply The scale row compares the publishers’ descriptions. It is not a measured count of people visible in a particular fight, a server-health test or a latency comparison. ## Which loop interests you? Investigate ROB RUN if you want to learn how a city run connects to a vulnerable base, stored cargo and a server-wide territorial economy. Read the loss and wipe rules first; they shape the value of every purchase. Investigate GTA Online if your interest is its collection of heists, races and activities. Check the specific activity rather than assuming one access rule applies to every heist. Rockstar’s support article, for example, distinguishes hosting requirements from joining another player’s invitation. ## Limits of this comparison No hands-on comparative test is claimed. We do not rank driving physics, combat feel, performance or value for money. This article also makes no prediction about GTA VI or any unannounced online release. ### Is ROB RUN a GTA mode? It is a separate game developed and published by Kefir. ### Are all GTA Online heists entered the same way? Read the current rules for the specific heist. The official support source describes conditions and invitations rather than one universal free-entry promise. ### Is the bigger advertised world automatically better? That is a preference, not a conclusion from the player-capacity descriptions. Choose the activities and loss rules your group wants. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) - [Kefir: Gameplay Overview](https://steamcommunity.com/games/4262460/announcements/detail/693146657813954746) - [Kefir Support: Federal Raid and wipe](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1346-what-is-the-federal-raid-wipe/) - [GTA Online — Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/gta-online) - [Rockstar Support: Accessing Heists](https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/5enLtosoA4nuxfZ8Y03Fo9/how-to-access-heists-in-gta-online) ## Related reading - [Heist mechanics](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/heist) - [ROB RUN vs Rust](https://robrungame.dev/vs/rust) - [New-player guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN FAQ: Release, Servers, Wipes and Game Basics URL: https://robrungame.dev/faq Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Get concise ROB RUN answers about the official game, servers, friends, Federal Raids, codes, solo play and confirmed platform availability. These ROB RUN answers cover the questions with verified official support. Follow the linked guide when the short answer affects a valuable item, a server move or a group plan. ## Identity and availability ### Who makes ROB RUN? Kefir develops and publishes the game. It is separate from Rust, whose developer is Facepunch Studios. ### Is ROB RUN a Roblox game? The game covered by this site is Kefir’s Steam title, app 4262460. Roblox is a separate platform hosting many experiences. Check the publisher and store identity when names look similar. ### Can I play on PS5 or Xbox? No console edition or release date was verified in the sources checked. Read the [platform reference](https://robrungame.dev/platforms) for the confirmed Steam route and the limits of that answer. ## Servers and progress ### How do I join a friend on another server? Use the Prison route, switch to the friend’s server inside and send the party invitation again. Read the [switch checklist](https://robrungame.dev/server/change-server) before assuming assets transfer. ### Do all servers wipe at the same moment? No common timestamp is established by the reviewed sources. The published rule is a seven-day cycle. The [wipe tool](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) estimates from an opening time you provide. ### What survives the Federal Raid? Official support lists cosmetics, name, tutorial progress, settings and accumulated jail time. Plots, bases, weapons and cash are reset. ### Does the Steam player count prove my server works? No. It is an aggregate observation. Use [connection guidance](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) and current official notices for a server problem. ## Activities and rewards ### Can I play solo? Yes. Official material discusses solo play, and support confirms a higher starting Notoriety for solos and duos. It does not make every fight equally favorable; see the [solo guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/solo). ### Are there verified reward codes? No active public code was verified by this check. The [codes page](https://robrungame.dev/codes) explains what would count as a genuine announcement. ### Do decoders permanently capture a base? The confirmed action grants temporary access through the Security System. Ownership transfer is not established by that mechanic. ## Quick reference Need Read next Choose an early activity [Beginner guide](https://robrungame.dev/guides/beginner) Protect sale proceeds [Money reference](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/money) Understand an unlock [Progression](https://robrungame.dev/wiki/leveling) Check a dated change [Updates](https://robrungame.dev/updates) ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN by Kefir](https://kefirgames.com/games/rob-run) - [What is Roblox? — Roblox](https://about.roblox.com/what-is-roblox) - [Kefir Support: Friends on different servers](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1382-how-to-invite-a-friend-to-a-party-if-it-says-they-are-on-another-server/) - [Kefir Support: Federal Raid and wipe](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1346-what-is-the-federal-raid-wipe/) - [Kefir Support: Notoriety](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1350-what-is-the-notoriety-level/) - [Kefir Support: Raiding another base](https://kefirgames.helpshift.com/hc/en/14-rob-run/faq/1364-how-do-i-raid-other-players-bases/) ## Related reading - [Complete wiki](https://robrungame.dev/wiki) - [Guides directory](https://robrungame.dev/guides) - [Server help](https://robrungame.dev/server) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/) ### ROB RUN Updates: Official Launch and Change Summaries URL: https://robrungame.dev/updates Language: en By: ROB RUN Game Published snapshot: 2026-11-11T23:15:21.667Z Read dated summaries of ROB RUN official announcements, launch changes and server scheduling. Follow the primary source for the full context. The ROB RUN updates desk summarizes specific official announcements. These are source summaries checked on November 11, 2026, not a claim that an older launch notice describes current server health. Each article links to the original announcement. ## Announcement index Announcement date Summary Why it matters November 4, 2026 [Steam Early Access launch](https://robrungame.dev/updates/early-access-launch) Establishes the released edition and official download route November 4, 2026 [Launch changes and server schedule](https://robrungame.dev/updates/launch-changes-server-schedule) Replaces some earlier playtest plans and publishes fresh-server times November 3, 2026 [November 4 launch announcement](https://robrungame.dev/updates/november-4-launch-announcement) Records the intended launch timing before release ## Follow the newest relevant rule An announcement of a plan is different from confirmation that the plan shipped. Read the November 4 changes before following advice based only on an earlier playtest post. Similarly, daily fresh-server times do not prove maintenance has ended or identify your existing world’s wipe timestamp. ## What this desk does not claim There is no continuously monitored Discord feed or complete patch archive behind this page. We summarize the named sources and preserve their dates. For a current outage, inspect the latest official channels and the exact server or error affected. ### Are these copied patch notes? No. They are original summaries with links to the full official source. ### Does the newest article prove the game is healthy? No. A release or balance announcement is not a live service-status test. ### Where should I look if the client differs? Check a newer official announcement or support article, then use that evidence to update the guide. ## Sources and editorial check Checked 2026-11-11. This is an independent guide. Game rules can change during Early Access. - [ROB RUN IS OUT NOW ON STEAM! — November 4, 2026](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1848557880480061) - [First Changes & Server Schedule — November 4, 2026](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4262460/view/712291399099220569) - [ROB RUN is Out on November 4! — November 3, 2026](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1847920302252713) ## Related reading - [Server status guidance](https://robrungame.dev/server/status) - [Wipe rules](https://robrungame.dev/wipe) - [About this site](https://robrungame.dev/about) - [ROB RUN game hub](https://robrungame.dev/)