Raft V1.1.01 Beta
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
For the first month, nothing changed. The same sun, the same circling gulls, the same empty horizon. I survived on collected rain and the occasional plastic bottle that held a desiccated protein wafer. I talked to the Terminal. I cursed the developers. I wrote long, angry bug reports that would never be sent. Raft v1.1.01 Beta
Back in the era of v1.1.01 Beta, Raft was still finding its sea legs. This specific version holds a special place in the community's memory as the "turning point" patch. It wasn't about adding flashy new islands or story content; it was the update that solidified the game's foundation. Before this patch, the ocean felt a bit glitchy—seagulls flew backward, and rafts had a habit of drifting apart. v1.1.01 brought the necessary polish that proved the developers were listening. It was the silent hero that made the vast ocean feel just a little bit less lonely and a lot more survivable. The v1
The screen goes dark. The waves go silent. The Beta uninstalls itself from the world, and for the first time in 847 days, I hear nothing but water and wind. No ghosts. No duplicate hands pointing. No Lily laughing. The same sun, the same circling gulls, the
is a significant update for the ocean survival game, primarily focusing on enabling cross-play and adding official console support for Xbox and PlayStation. This update transitions features from the experimental Beta Branch to the default version of the game. Key Features & Changes
However, veteran players caution that this is a maintenance patch, not a content patch. If you are looking for new story islands or boss fights, you will be disappointed. But if you want the game to feel like a modern, polished survival title, is essential.