Nov 4, 2026: First Changes & Server Schedule
Kefir’s launch-day patch post, translated into what it means for you. Patch
Cops
- Cop respawn time increased, with an even longer delay after each consecutive death.
- Cops can buy police badges. The selection depends on the district they live in.
- Far fewer badges from looting and cop salaries.
- On a fresh server, patrol cops get pistols only. Better gear unlocks as the server ages.
Economy & progression
- Tier 1 settlements and land rentals cost documents instead of cash.
- Profits from base businesses (farms, labs, contraband and more) massively increased.
- More cash in dumpsters.
- Dismantling and selling shipments much more profitable, but drop rates are lower and dismantling takes longer.
- Tier 2 and tier 3 settlements: some items cost more to unlock and buy.
- Basic pistol cheaper; more starter weapon spawn points around the city. (Kefir decided against a free pistol after every death.)
Items & other
- The Buletti can no longer transport shipments.
- Fabergé Egg cracks faster; a glass cutter costs more tablets to trade for.
- The laundering desk holds massively more cash.
- Bigger maximum stacks for decoders, gold bars and several other items.
Server schedule
- Two regions: EU and East US. More later.
- At least one fresh server per day: EU at 5 PM UTC, East US at 8 PM ET; extra servers open automatically. Live times on the wipe clock.
Kefir: “None of these changes are set in stone.”
Official news log
| Date | Post | What it said |
|---|---|---|
| ROB RUN Server Update (pinned, DDoS) | Pinned: servers under repeated DDoS attacks since the night before, causing connection errors and lag. | |
| First Changes & Server Schedule | Launch patch: cop respawn and badges, documents for tier 1 land, bigger business profits, shipment changes, two regions with daily fresh servers. | |
| ROB RUN Is Out Now on Steam! | ROB RUN launches in Early Access on Steam. | |
| ROB RUN is Out on November 4! | Servers to open at 5 PM UTC on 4 November. | |
| Playtest News | Playtest ends 2 Nov. Planned: business payouts several times higher, clearer land buying, cop progression. | |
| ROB RUN's Power Pyramid | The five-tier power pyramid, from Hobo to Shadow Governor. | |
| Playtest Starts October 30! | Steam Playtest announced for 30 October, random selection. | |
| Base Management | Base management: item-based building, workbench modules, raid defence, moving your base. | |
| Choose Your Vehicle | Vehicle concept art, plus a helicopter. | |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Dev FAQ: weekly wipes, 100-player clans, raid protection, cop balance, cosmetics-only purchases. | |
| Global Map | The global map: districts, settlement levels, taxes, clans and the central district. | |
| Gameplay Overview | Gameplay overview: masks, Notoriety, surrender, player cops. | |
| Your First Look at Looty Bay | First look at Looty Bay: parties of three, the Bar hub, settlements. | |
| First Playtest, First Look | First closed playtest and gameplay footage. |
Plus SteamDB: a 140,440 concurrent-player peak on 8 November. Data All posts: ROB RUN news on Steam.
Early Access roadmap
Kefir’s Early Access notes on Steam list what the full version should add, with no dates: Official
- More maps, levels and modes.
- More characters, customization options and items.
- Progression systems, rankings or achievements.
- Better matchmaking and server stability.
- Polish to visuals, audio, UI and balance.
Early Access is expected to last roughly 6–12 months. Official The wipe length (now 7 days) may also change. Dev post
Where Kefir announces updates
Kefir says the game will get regular updates, announced on Steam, Discord, X, Facebook, Instagram, VK and Telegram. Official Feedback goes in the relevant thread of those communities.
Questions players ask
When is the next ROB RUN update?
Kefir hasn’t announced a date. It says ROB RUN will get regular updates and posts announcements on Steam, Discord, X, Facebook, Instagram, VK and Telegram.
What changed in the ROB RUN Nov 4 patch?
Cops respawn slower and buy badges by district; fresh servers give cops pistols only; tier 1 land costs documents instead of cash; base businesses pay much more; shipments are more profitable but rarer; the Buletti can’t carry shipments; the laundering desk holds far more cash.
Is there a ROB RUN roadmap?
No dated roadmap. Kefir’s Early Access notes list planned additions for the full version: more maps, levels and modes, more characters, customization and items, progression, rankings or achievements, better matchmaking and stability, and polish.
Evidence locker
Every tag on this page links to one of these. Official = Kefir help center or Steam store. Dev post = Kefir's Steam announcements and pinned posts. Patch = patch notes. Players = forum reports Kefir hasn't confirmed.
- Patch First Changes & Server Schedule Steam announcement ·
- Data ROB RUN peaks at 140k players SteamDB ·
- Official ROB RUN on Steam (store page) Steam ·
- Dev post Frequently Asked Questions Steam announcement ·
- Official Will the game receive updates? Kefir help center ·
- Dev post ROB RUN Server Update (pinned, DDoS) Steam forum ·
- Dev post ROB RUN Is Out Now on Steam! Steam announcement ·
- Dev post ROB RUN is Out on November 4! Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Playtest News Steam announcement ·
- Dev post ROB RUN's Power Pyramid Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Playtest Starts October 30! Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Base Management Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Choose Your Vehicle Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Global Map Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Gameplay Overview Steam announcement ·
- Dev post Your First Look at Looty Bay Steam announcement ·
- Dev post First Playtest, First Look Steam announcement ·
Something wrong or outdated after a patch? The game changes weekly in Early Access. Check the official help center or our patch log.