: Added the ability to bind a key to 'ESC', a major quality-of-life update for players using non-standard keyboard layouts.
represents a maturation of the game. It acknowledges that Raft is no longer a small Early Access project but a staple of the co-op survival genre. By addressing the foundational code, Redbeet Interactive is ensuring that players can continue to drift for years to come.
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. Raft v1.1.01 Beta
Raft , the beloved oceanic survival game from Redbeet Interactive, continues to evolve, even years after its major 1.0 release. The (and associated 1.1.01 Hotfix) represents a dedicated effort by the development team to refine the user experience, improve technical performance for large-scale rafts, and squash lingering bugs that have frustrated players.
Your primary goal is to survive. You must: : Added the ability to bind a key
The primary focus of Raft v1.1.01 Beta centers on backend architecture. As players build massive, multi-story rafts, the game historically faced severe frame rate drops. This build introduces critical fixes to resolve those late-game bottlenecks. Memory Leak Mitigation
Adjusted collision boxes for advanced purifiers and large storage units to allow for tighter, cleaner base layouts. By addressing the foundational code, Redbeet Interactive is
Optimized how the game renders items that are not in your direct line of sight.
If you are implementing this version in a specific language (like or Rust ), ensure your RPC (Remote Procedure Call) layer handles: AppendEntries : For log replication and heartbeats. RequestVote : For initiating elections.