Raft

Raft’s version 1.1 cross-play build moved to the default branch on March 10, 2026. The rollout brought the beta-tested social features to the main build, including Xbox and PlayStation cross-play, full controller support, and in-game voice chat.

• Default branch: The March 10 update made the 1.1 build available to players on the main branch.
• Cross-play: Xbox and PlayStation players could join one another’s games.
• Communication: In-game voice chat supported multiplayer sessions, with controls available in the social settings.
• Controller support: Full controller support accompanied the branch rollout.

Raft’s PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launch was the period’s biggest beat, bringing the survival game to current-generation consoles on December 4, 2024. The release also introduced cross-play and in-game voice chat, while full controller support arrived on consoles and PC.

• Console release: Raft launched on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with full controller support added across consoles and PC.
• Cross-platform multiplayer: Cross-play and in-game voice chat connected players across platforms; the December 6 follow-up resolved most PC-console cross-play connection issues.
• Network and loading changes: Raft’s February 25 fixes addressed host-connection problems and invalid network messages, while the item-loading method reverted to the approach used in version 1.09.

Varuna Point, Temperance, and a secret destination expanded Raft’s story on June 20, 2022, alongside four playable characters and new enemies. The same-day The Final Chapter announcement previewed the broader story push, while delivered additions such as Trading Posts, the Juicer, and new machines significantly broadened raft progression.

• Story expansion: The delivered The Final Chapter content added major destinations, characters, and threats.
  • Varuna Point and Temperance introduced new story areas, alongside one secret destination.
  • The Final Chapter added four new playable characters to unlock.
  • Angler Fish, Scuttler, Polar Bear, and Hyena joined the enemy roster.
• Raft progression: New crafting, trading, and construction options gave established rafts more ways to develop.
  • Trading Posts enabled resource trading on large islands.
  • Juicer smoothies gained a buff system, while the Electric Grill and Electric Smelter expanded production.
  • Horizontal Pillar, Detail Plank, and Draw Bridge added new building options.
• Combat and survival: Rhino Shark encounters, food production, and animal handling received meaningful adjustments.
  • Rhino Shark advanced to its next level after one pillar was destroyed, rather than waiting for the player.
  • Cooking Pot and Juicer recipes were adjusted and rebalanced; Titanium also appeared in the Temperance tunnels.
  • Llama, Goat, and Clucker could no longer walk off the raft, while several disappearance and wave-related issues were resolved.
• Player conveniences: Offline Play, Auto Run, and Sort into Storage reduced friction for solo and inventory-heavy sessions.
  • Offline Play became available with a warning about potential issues.
  • Auto Run added a toggle for hands-free movement.
  • Sort into Storage moved matching inventory items into available storage, while storage sorting was also introduced.