{"id":30096,"date":"2026-04-04T16:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=30096"},"modified":"2026-04-04T16:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:46:17","slug":"rust-despawn-timer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/rust-despawn-timer\/","title":{"rendered":"Rust Despawn Timer \u2013 How Long it Takes for Loot to Despawn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing loot efficiently is an important part of surviving in Rust. The game world constantly generates items through combat, harvesting, and exploration, but not everything stays on the ground forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rust uses a despawn timer system that automatically removes dropped items after a certain amount of time. Understanding how these timers work can help you avoid losing valuable gear and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#what-the-rust-despawn-timer-is\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      What the Rust Despawn Timer Is\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#common-loot-despawn-times-in-rust\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Common Loot Despawn Times in Rust\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#factors-that-affect-despawn-timers\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Factors That Affect Despawn Timers\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#how-to-prevent-losing-loot\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      How to Prevent Losing Loot\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-96cca089-57cb-4fdc-8811-5c664181032f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/rust\/trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #004798; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade Rust Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='what-the-rust-despawn-timer-is'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Rust Despawn Timer Is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"Rust Despawn Timer\" class=\"wp-image-30098\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1918x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-1.webp 1918w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The despawn timer in Rust is a system that removes dropped items from the world after a specific period. This prevents servers from becoming overloaded with thousands of objects left on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever an item is dropped, it begins a countdown. Once the timer reaches its limit, the item disappears permanently unless a player interacts with it first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This system applies to most loose items in the game, including gear dropped during fights, harvested resources, and items discarded by players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despawn timers are important for both performance and gameplay balance. They encourage players to collect items quickly and prevent clutter from building up across the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='common-loot-despawn-times-in-rust'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Loot Despawn Times in Rust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Rust Despawn Timer\" class=\"wp-image-30099\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of items can have slightly different despawn timers depending on how they were created or dropped. However, most standard items follow similar time ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical despawn scenarios include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf92<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Dropped Inventory Items<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Items dropped directly from a player\u2019s inventory usually despawn after a few minutes if no one picks them up.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc80<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Loot from Dead Players<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Items dropped from dead players or destroyed containers may remain longer, giving players more time to recover valuable loot.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26cf\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Farming Resources<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Resources dropped while farming can disappear quickly if they are ignored for too long.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Items Inside Containers<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Items stored inside bags or containers usually remain available until the container itself despawns.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These timers are not always identical across <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-make-a-rust-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">servers<\/a>. Community or modded servers may adjust despawn settings to change how long items remain available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='factors-that-affect-despawn-timers'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors That Affect Despawn Timers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Rust Despawn Timer\" class=\"wp-image-30100\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rust-Despawn-Timer-3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors influence how long items remain on the ground in Rust. The game engine tracks objects carefully to maintain server stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most important factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc8e<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Item Type and Rarity<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Different items may have slightly different despawn behavior depending on their category or rarity.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">How the Item Was Dropped<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Items dropped manually may behave differently from those that appear after a destroyed container or player death.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Server Configuration<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Server settings and plugins can modify how long items stay on the ground before they despawn.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc4b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Player Interaction<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Picking up and dropping an item again can reset its despawn timer, extending how long it stays in the world.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a player picks up an item and drops it again, the despawn timer resets. This can be useful when managing loot during raids or large fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Server administrators also have the ability to modify despawn timers through server settings or mods. As a result, official servers may behave slightly differently from community servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='how-to-prevent-losing-loot'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Losing Loot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because items disappear automatically after a certain time, it is important to manage loot efficiently. Players who ignore dropped gear may lose it permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few simple habits can help prevent this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-align: center;\">\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e8f5e9; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Collect Loot Quickly<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Pick up dropped items as soon as possible after combat so they do not disappear before you return.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fff3e0; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udd2b<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Prioritize Valuable Gear<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Focus first on weapons, rare resources, and high-value items when collecting loot.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #e3f2fd; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Store Items Safely<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Move important loot into containers or boxes inside your base to prevent accidental loss.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px); background: #fce4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n    <div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc80<\/div>\n    <strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Track Bodies and Backpacks<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Remember where players died so you can return and recover items before they despawn.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During large fights or raids, many items can accumulate on the ground. If they are not collected soon enough, the despawn timer may remove them before players can return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/rust.facepunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rust<\/a> despawn timer ensures that dropped items do not remain in the game world indefinitely. Most loose items disappear after a short period if they are not picked up, helping keep servers stable and the <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-rust-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">map<\/a> clear of clutter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By understanding how despawn timers work and collecting loot quickly, players can avoid losing valuable gear and resources during their adventures in Rust.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-96cca089-57cb-4fdc-8811-5c664181032f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/rust\/trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #004798; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade Rust Skins at Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='how-long-does-loot-stay-on-the-ground-in-rust'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How long does loot stay on the ground in Rust?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Most dropped items remain on the ground for around 5 minutes before despawning. However, the exact time can vary depending on the item type and the server\u2019s configuration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='do-items-dropped-from-dead-players-despawn-faster'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Do items dropped from dead players despawn faster?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Items from dead players usually remain longer because they are often stored inside the player\u2019s dropped backpack or corpse. These containers typically last longer than loose items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='can-i-reset-the-despawn-timer-on-an-item'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I reset the despawn timer on an item?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. Picking up an item and dropping it again will reset the despawn timer. This can help prevent valuable loot from disappearing during raids or large fights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='do-despawn-timers-change-on-modded-servers'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Do despawn timers change on modded servers?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. Server administrators can modify despawn timers using server settings or plugins. Some servers extend the time so players have more opportunities to collect loot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='do-items-inside-containers-despawn'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Do items inside containers despawn?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Items inside storage containers usually remain as long as the container exists. 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However, the exact time can vary depending on the item type and the server\u2019s configuration.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"Do items dropped from dead players despawn faster?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mnkjpo35","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Items from dead players usually remain longer because they are often stored inside the player\u2019s dropped backpack or corpse. These containers typically last longer than loose items.","type":"aioseo\/faq"},{"hidden":false,"question":"Can I reset the despawn timer on an item?","schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mnkjpord","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Yes. Picking up an item and dropping it again will reset the despawn timer. 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