Raft V1.1.01 [exclusive] Page

The Screecher (the giant seagull that drops rocks) has been the nemesis of new players since alpha.

The number one complaint post-v1.0 is the "Massive Raft Lag." When your raft exceeds 1,000 foundation pieces, the Unity engine begins to struggle. Raft v1.1.01

Since its humble beginnings as a student project at Uppsala University in 2016, Raft has evolved from a simple prototype on Itch.io to a multi-million-selling survival staple. The Screecher (the giant seagull that drops rocks)

The ocean remains the primary antagonist and provider. In v1.1.01, the drift mechanics are balanced. Players must manage their thirst and hunger while constantly scanning the horizon for barrels, crates, and palm trees. The satisfaction of throwing a hook at a distant barrel and reeling it in remains the game's primary dopamine hit. The ocean remains the primary antagonist and provider

To understand the importance of v1.1.01, one must look at the Version 1.1 update that preceded it by just two days. This larger update was a "changing of the guard" for Raft , transitioning experimental features from the Beta branch to the main game:

: Full native controller support and glyphs are now part of the default experience, which is a major win for Steam Deck users. A Legacy of Survival