V1.1.01 Beta: Raft

Quick summary

For returning players, this update doesn't just mean bug fixes; it represents the "new ocean" experience. Whether you're exploring the lore-heavy islands from The Final Chapter or just trying to keep your raft afloat, the v1.1.01 update ensures your community can stay together regardless of the hardware they own.

: Antennas must be 2–10 floor units away from the receiver and at least 3.5 units away from each other. : Insert a Simple Battery Raft v1.1.01 Beta

Beyond technical stability, v1.1.01 Beta introduced several quality-of-life (QoL) changes that streamlined the day-to-day survival loop. These adjustments were subtle but significantly impacted the game's "feel":

Raft is best enjoyed with friends, but desynchronization has historically plagued peer-to-peer sessions. Quick summary For returning players, this update doesn't

This update did not just flip a switch. As detailed by the developers, adding support for cross-play required a significant amount of code and systems to be overhauled and rewritten. The Beta in v1.1.01 Beta signified that this was a public test of these massive changes.

It came on Day 847, just now, as I write this. A single line of text on the Terminal, glowing brighter than the sun: : Insert a Simple Battery Beyond technical stability, v1

Before diving into the game, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements:

If you need to switch to a specific beta version for compatibility, follow these steps in your Steam Library Right-click on Raft and select Properties Navigate to the tab on the left. Select the desired version (e.g., 1.09_precrossplayupdate ) from the dropdown menu. Restart Steam to trigger the update download. Steam Community back up your save files