How To Change Character and Gender in Rust [Easy Method]

You can change gender in Rust through Steam launch options. Here's how!

Updated on Sep 27, 2023
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How To Change Character and Gender in Rust [Easy Method]

How to Change Character & Gender in Rust Through Steam Launch Options

As of now, the only way to change your character's gender in Rust is by using the Launch Options within Steam. But hey, is it safe? Absolutely! Steam Launch Options are basically command-line parameters that you can specify when launching a game through Steam. They can help you load any Rust server faster or display FPS in Rust while playing the game.

So, here's how you can use the Steam Launch Options to changer character or gender in Rust:

  1.  Open your Steam client and head to "Edit Profile"
  2. Head to "My Privacy Settings" and change your profile to "Public"
  3. Go back to your Steam Library and right-click on Rust. Then, select "Properties".
  4. Then, select "Properties", and navigate to "Launch Options".

So, here's how you can use the Steam Launch Options to changer character or gender in Rust:


Opening your Steam client and navigating to Edit Profile Steam ID

So, here's how you can use the Steam Launch Options to changer character or gender in Rust:

  1. Open your Steam client and head to "Edit Profile"
  2. Head to "My Privacy Settings" and change your profile to "Public"
  3. Go back to your Steam Library and right-click on Rust. Then, select "Properties".
  4. Then, select "Properties", and navigate to "Launch Options".

Steam Launch Options

And that's pretty much it! From there, you will be able to change your character's gender, different skin tones, genitalia, breast size, and hairstyle to match your desired character look.

All Rust Launch Options for Character & Gender Change

With these commands, you can change your Rust character attributes in different aspects. However, note that if you use two codes from the same category, it may cause Rust crashing, so be mindful of not going to with your character customization.

Utility Command
Female Character-gdr20f
Male Character-gdr20m
Asian Skin Color-rc_asn
Heavy Black Skin Color-rcB_high
Low Black Skin Color-rcB_low
Heavy White Skin Color-rcW_high
Low White Skin Color-rcW_low
Large Breast Size-sz6l
Medium Breast Size–sz6m
Small Breast Size-sz6s
Hair Style Variant 1-rcH_1
Hair Style Variant 2-rcH_2
Hair Style Variant 3-rcH_3
Hair Style Variant 4-rcH_4
Hair Style Variant 5-rcH_5

Not all launch options will work, depending on your current Rust version (especially applies to different skin tones). Moreover, some may even cause Rust not responding, so please also keep in mind to do a backup of your game before doing a major changes to your character

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