Raft V1.1.01 Beta May 2026
It is called a Beta for a reason. Raft v1.1.01 Beta is not without its barnacles:
Developers have stated a hotfix for the anchor issue is scheduled within two weeks. Raft v1.1.01 Beta
Seagulls have been the silent griefers of Raft since day one. In Raft v1.1.01 Beta, the developers have adjusted the "Scarecrow Detection Radius." Birds will now actively avoid areas with three or more scarecrows, rather than mockingly landing on the scarecrow’s head. Additionally, the hitbox for the bird has been slightly enlarged, making the slingshot a viable counter rather than a cruel joke. It is called a Beta for a reason
Raft’s v1.1.01 Beta brings a focused set of improvements and quality‑of‑life fixes aimed at stabilizing mid‑game progression, improving multiplayer synchronization, and smoothing out performance hiccups reported since the 1.1 release. Below is a concise, reader-friendly post you can publish on a gaming blog or patch‑note roundup. Developers have stated a hotfix for the anchor
Versions labeled with "01" in a beta branch typically denote hotfixes. The "feature" of this specific version was likely Stability. The early Steam days were plagued by lag and FPS drops, especially when casting the hook or building large rafts. Updates in the v1.1 cycle focused heavily on: