Raft V1.1.01 Beta ✧ <CERTIFIED>
The update represents a critical turning point for Redbeet Interactive's ocean survival hit, directly laying the framework for PC and console cross-play infrastructure, controller mechanics, and internal netcode overhauls . Released as part of the game's broader 1.1 development cycle, this patch bridged the gap between the original PC community and the game's newer console ecosystem.
This beta branch directly addresses several frustrating community-reported glitches.
The v1.1.01 Beta addresses several legacy exploits and physics glitches that broke immersion or corrupted save files. Structural Physics Fixes
The Terminal logs everything. It calls these "localized historical current anomalies." I call them hellos from the drowned .
. Entering codes found in the world will lead you to story locations like the Radio Station. Steam Community 💡 Pro Tips for v1.1.01 Rain is Free Water: Raft v1.1.01 Beta
Happy sailing, Rafters
The game starts with you on a 4x4 square raft. Throw your hook ahead of floating debris to catch plastic, planks, and palm leaves. Don't Thirst: Simple Purifier
as soon as possible. These automatically catch floating debris, freeing you to focus on building and exploring. 2. Research and Technological Progression Advancing beyond basic wood and plastic requires the Research Table Unlocking Blueprints
. Eating raw fish or beets/potatoes is possible but less efficient. Passive Gathering Collection Nets The update represents a critical turning point for
Prior to this hotfix, a frustrating issue plagued players who utilized punctuation marks when saving their worlds. Naming a survival world with a period ( . ) at the very end of the title caused a fatal conflict within Windows and Steam file directories. This bug frequently rendered data unreadable, mimicking a corrupted save file. The v1.1.01 patch corrects directory string reading to ensure these files load seamlessly. 2. Streamlining the Social UI
Players who were experiencing frustration with inventory desync and the dreaded "falling through the raft" glitch will be happy to know these have been top priority for the developers. This update also tweaks the hunger decay rate in Hard Mode, balancing the survival experience for veteran sailors. If you want to help shape the future of the game, opt into the Beta branch on Steam now and let the developers know if the waters are finally calm!
The v1.1.01 Beta was part of a larger strategy by the developers to "stress test" new features before pushing them to the default branch. This particular era saw the testing of critical infrastructure like PlayFab voice chat and early foundations for cross-play , which would later become staples of the full release. Feature Category Major Changes in v1.1.01 Beta
Render distances for floating debris have been optimized to save CPU cycles. 2. New Crafting Tiers and Automation The v1
Resolved several instances where long play sessions caused progressive frame-rate degradation. 2. Networking and Multiplayer Sync
This was the headline feature. The beta allowed PC players to seamlessly connect and play with their friends on . A "World Code" system was likely utilized to allow players from different platforms to join the same game.
High-frequency transaction databases that require strict linearizability.
