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…
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
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 gr…
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!
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…
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 whe…
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
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) · Dupl…
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 l…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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 al…
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…
Hello Rafters! We have got some changes and bug fixes for you! One added feature is the option to replace an old building block for a new one in a different material without first chopping down the old one. This will make it easier to upgrade your raft to the new solid wood pieces without risking the destruction of blocks above. CHANGELOG · Building blocks can now be replaced for a different ma…
Hello Rafters! Summer is here and we are happy to announce that The Renovation Update has just launched and is ready to play! With the previous chapter updates we have put a lot of focus on the story and adventure side of Raft, so we felt it was time to show some love for all the people who like to spend time building, painting and making their rafts look absolutely amazing! Over the years we h…
Hello Rafters! Summer is here and we are happy to announce that The Renovation Update is releasing on June 21! It is going to be a great time to hop on your Raft and get it nice and tidy in preparation for new future adventures! Check out the trailer!
This sunday marks 3 years on Steam for Raft and it's time to celebrate! Join us for two weeks of events, give aways and contests over on our discord, starting today at 16:00 CEST!
Hello Rafters! In this blog, we will talk about our new DLC which is going live TODAY! Here are the new features and changes it includes: NEW PAINT SYSTEM · Paint now needs time to dry. Seagulls love the smell of wet paint and will attack anything newly painted by licking it! If you don’t fend for yourself, seagulls will lick the paint away, and you will need to redo the whole thing! ADVANCED S…
Hello Rafters! February is coming to an end, sun is starting to show its face again, and it is time for this month’s devblog. February has been full of snow and slippery walks to the grocery store, yet this does not stop us from working on the next chapter! We have our blankets, tea, and the most crucial motivation tools of them all, pet pictures and your support! (Here is one of our artists, F…
NEW YEAR, MORE RAFT NEWS! Hello Rafters! We hope you enjoyed your break, played some Raft and stayed safe during the holiday season. We are back at work and excited to chat with you again! We have spent January continuing to work on development of The Third Chapter, working on the new destinations and planning our roadmap. As much as we can’t wait to show you everything we are working on, we do…
HI RAFTERS! Redbeets are reporting with the last DevBlog of 2020. As it is holiday season, most of us will be having some time off for the next two weeks. We will recharge by eating some holiday cookies, playing some games, facetiming our loved ones, cuddling our pets and will get back to work on January 4th. But before we leave for the holidays, we have another teaser for you! Since we do not…
Hi Rafters! As it is officially December, we got into the holiday spirit and are now holding a giveaway for Raft Steam Keys! If you have been wanting to get Raft for awhile or you have a loved one whom you would like to give Raft to, enter our Holiday Raft Steam Key Giveaway for a chance to win a key! The giveaway will end December 11th at 13:00 CET and we will draw 8 winners. ːsteamhappyː Good…
Redbeet HQ reporting! If you are curious about what we have been upto this month and also want to see new teasers for The Third Chapter, keep reading! This month we continued to work on assets and puzzles for the next destination, had meetings about the new story notes and have also been going through your suggestions as we are on the design phase for the next chapter and destinations. Oh, did…
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