Raft — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Raft 1.1.01 Hotfix | 2026-03-12 | Hey everyone! We just now pushed a small hotfix patch for the default branch; Fixed save/load issue related to naming a world with a . at the endPlayFab voice chat is now disabled by default for new users. The option to turn it on/off can be found in the Pause Menu/Socal/Lobby UISocial UI can now be closed when pressing Escape |
| Raft 1.1: Cross-play sails to the default branch! | 2026-03-10 | Hey Rafters!Since we released Raft on Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5 last year there has been a Beta Branch here on Steam that enables cross-play, letting Rafters who chose to opt in play with their friends who might play on Xbox or Playstation. See, when we built the support for cross play into the PC version, quite a bit of code and systems had to be overhauled and rewritten, and we knew there could be a few issues that arose once we launched. This is why we let it sit on its own branch on Steam, so that players who wanted to try cross-play could choose to do so, knowing there might be a bug here and there. During the time since it lande |
| Raft Beta Branch 1.1.08 | 2026-02-10 | Hey Rafters!As some of you know, we have a Beta branch for the PC version of Raft here on Steam which, among some other quality of life changes, lets you cross-play together with rafters on PlayStation and/or Xbox. We just released a small patch for the Beta branch which fixes a few bugs and adds some more voice chat options.We are currently trying to pinpoint an annoying bug that has been popping up among some of the players on the Beta branch and we would love if you could give us a hand in trying to find the issue! So, what do you need to do? Easy, just hop over to the Beta branch, play as you normally would, and let us know over at our di |
| Beta Branch Update 1.1.02 | 2025-02-25 | Hello Rafters! Version 1.1.02 is now live on the Beta branch! Here is a list of what has been fixed! Fixed issues that can occur when connecting to hosts Fixed scroll issue in the load world UI Fixed visual issues in chat and crafting menu UI Improved handling of invalid network messages Restored the way items are loaded to how it used to work in version 1.09 |
| Cross-play fixes! | 2024-12-06 | There's now a small update out on the Beta Branch that should fix most connection issues in cross-play between PC and Consoles. |
| Playstation® 5, XBOX and Cross-Play! | 2024-12-04 | The survival classic Raft is officially setting sail on the PS5 and XBOX SERIES X/S this December 4th as a surprise release! Console players can now experience the thrill of survival at sea from the comfort of their couches. Build, scavenge, and explore the vast open ocean with all the immersive features that the PS5 and XBOX SERIES X/S has to offer. Steam Version Updates! There is also some great news for all you PC players! A new version of the game is available on the Raft Beta Branch that lets you enjoy the open ocean in new ways! Cross-play Survival is better with friends! Crossplay ensures that you can join forces with players across pl |
| Discord Birthday Event | 2023-05-23 | Today, Raft celebrates 5 years on Steam! Head over to our Discord to join in the celebrations! The event continues until June 11! Join here! |
| 1.09 - Update to network code | 2022-12-22 | Hey there Rafters! We just wanted to let you know that we have just now pushed a small update containing a rework of the multiplayer network code, to increase security for hosts and clients. If you notice any bugs or desync of objects, please let us know through our support page! |
| Plushies and Consoles? | 2022-11-04 | Hey Rafters! It has been a while since Raft left Early Access and the Final Chapter was released! It has been amazing to see all the great feedback, your reactions to the finale of the story and the incredible rafts you all have been building. Please keep them coming! We are happy to announce that we have partnered up with Makeship to release a one time limited edition set of plushies! Up until November 15, you can get yourself a cuddly version of the Raft Shark, Maya or the Pufferfish! Or perhaps all three? You can find the storepage right here! Consoles? And for even more exciting news, we can finally announce that we are actively working o |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.08 | 2022-07-07 | CHANGELOG Rhino shark will now go to the next level as soon as one pillar is destroyed, instead of waiting for the player to go to the next level Added Sort into Storage button in storag UI. This button will check for items in your inventory that matches items in the storage and move those items to the storage. Does not move items that have durability or consume stacks BUG FIXES Issue where Varuna Point Rhino Shark disappears Issue where removing Rhino Shark trophy would destroy nearby blocks issue where Engines disappeared randomly Rouhi had no visuals for certain equippables |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.07 | 2022-07-06 | Bugfixes Domestic animals (Llama, Goat, Clucker) would walk in air or snap their position to islands when your raft was close to an island Domestic animals (Llama, Goat, Clucker) was hovering a bit above raft floor when walking |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.06 | 2022-07-06 | Changelog Improved hitbox on recycler to prevent placing an unwanted item into the recycler instead of picking up a trash cube Domestic animals (Llama, Goat, Clucker) can no longer walk off the edge of your raft. Bug fixes Domestic animals (Llama, Goat, Clucker) disappearing and/or being pulled down by waves (We believe this is fixed but weren't able to reproduce the bug ourselves) Duplicate windturbine by holding X while placing it Unreachable metal detector treasure (in air or inside mountains) |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.05 | 2022-06-29 | Hi there! We have yet another hotfix ready for you! Big thank you to all of you that have reported issues! Memory and Crashes We have received reports of players games crashing during loading their save files or creating a new world. We believe this could be due to high RAM memory usage. We have been able to reduce the amount of memory required quite substantially which we hope will lead to a lot fewer crashes during loading. CHANGE LOG Added titanium loot in temperance tunnels Creative Mode no longer loads all the islands - should lead to quicker load times and better performance in creative mode Rebalanced most cooking pot and juicer recipi |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.04 | 2022-06-22 | BUG FIXES Multiple Rhino Sharks spawned on Varuna Point |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.03 | 2022-06-22 | We have a couple more bug fixes and changes ready for you! Offline Play In version 1.0, we blocked players who were not connected to an internet connection from playing. This was due to certain technical issues that appeared when people were playing offline. However, as we have gotten feedback from the 1.0 release, we have decided to allow players to play offline if they really want to. Now, if you are offline, a warning message will appear, letting you know that some features might not work as expected, and bugs may occur, but it gives you the option to keep playing, instead of blocking you completely. BUG FIXES Only host got achievement for |
| Hotfix - Raft 1.02 | 2022-06-21 | We just pushed a new hotfix patch containing a couple of fixes that have been discovered in the 1.0 release. BUG FIXES Players falling through temperance terrain Varuna Rhino Shark charging through pillars Varuna Rhino Shark hitting pillars but nothing happening Players getting stuck in ventilations in Rhino Shark area Exploit on last destination Players getting soft locked in last area of last destination |
| VERSION 1.0: The Final Chapter - Out Now! | 2022-06-20 | It is finally here. It is our most ambitious update ever. It is our BIGGEST update ever. There are new destinations, new enemies, more items, voice acting, new characters, trading and so much more. It is the culmination of more than five years of development and the grand finale to the Raft story line. It is The Final Chapter, and it is ready to be played. Before we get into the details of this massive patch, we would like to thank you all for joining us on this journey. It has been amazing to see so many people play and appreciate Raft and without you we would have never made it here. With this update, we are happy to announce that we are le |
| Raft - The Final Chapter Trailer | 2022-06-15 | Hello Rafters! We are happy to announce that The Final Chapter is releasing on June 20! It’s by far our biggest update yet! New destinations, New playable characters, new enemies, more story and many new exciting features. We have a trailer ready for you right now, have a look! |
| Dev Blog #47 | 2022-01-13 | Hello, dear Rafters! It is a new year and it is time for a new DevBlog! We hope 2022 has treated you well so far, and that your holidays have been chill and full of joy! As things go, we have gone back to working from home here in Sweden, but our spirits are high and we are powering on as usual! So, let us get into what is happening with Raft! Chapter 3 We will get straight into what you are all probably wondering; what is happening with Chapter 3? We have noticed a lot of you were expecting the next part of the story to drop before Christmas, and that is understandable as Chapter 1 and 2 were both released around October/November. We would h |
| HELP US HELP THE OCEAN! | 2021-10-21 | Hi! We are glad to announce we are having a charity collaboration sale with WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Just like us Rafters, whales and dolphins face many challenges to their survival in the ocean and we have joined forces with WDC to support their work protecting these amazing creatures. The sale starts today and runs until Oct 25, 2021 and you can save a fin-tastic 33% off RAFT. We will also donate 15% of sales to WDC to support their conservation work.* WDC is the leading global charity dedicated to the protection and conservation of whales and dolphins. WDC defends these remarkable creatures against the many threats they face by |