May's big Rust update adds new, rare workbench upgrades, if you can find them

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Facepunch released Rust’s May “Upgrade Hard, Raid Harder” update with a focus on progression, defense, and trading.
The patch adds nine rare workbench upgrades, mortars, new binoculars, alarm changes, and a refreshed vending machine UI.
It also adjusts naval and Deep Sea loot systems, including changes to the Floating City boat vendor and the Deep Sea zone.
A new Discord shop rounds out the update, while the rare upgrades could significantly affect base-building and combat strategy.

