What changed in Raft in 2020

74 updates · 11 main milestones · Feb 14, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020

  1. 1 event
    Introduction of Juicer for Fruit Mixingnew content

    A new machine called the Juicer allows players to mix various fruits to create smoothies.

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  2. 8 events
    Potential for Difficulty Adjustment Post-World Creationquality of life

    Developers expressed interest in allowing difficulty adjustments after world creation.

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    New Enemy Teased for Varuna Pointnew content

    A new enemy has been introduced for the upcoming destination, Varuna Point.

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    New Music in Developmentgameplay

    New music is being developed for each patch of the game.

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    Concept Art for Varuna Pointnew content

    New concept art showcasing the vision for Varuna Point above sea level.

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    Character Customization Discussiongameplay

    Developers discussed the potential for character customization in the future.

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    Future of Raft's Story and Chaptersgameplay

    Developers shared insights on the future chapters and story progression.

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    Building Event Winners Announcedseasonal event

    Winners of the recent building event have been announced.

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    Deep Sea Gameplay Content Plannedgameplay

    Plans for more deep sea gameplay content, including the new destination Varuna Point.

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  3. 2 events
    First Look at Jellyfish in Next Chapternew contentMilestone

    Introduction of jellyfish as part of the new destinations in the upcoming chapter.

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    Hotfix 12.01 Releasedbug fix

    Various bug fixes implemented since the release of The Second Chapter.

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  4. 21 events
    Animals no longer starve but stop resource productiongameplay

    Animals no longer starve to death but they stop producing resources when they are not fed.

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    Unstuck button improvementsquality of life

    Unstuck button now works even if the player is incapacitated and also requires confirmation.

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    Fix for crouching on laddersbug fix

    Not possible to crouch on ladders.

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    Fix for pufferfish swimming above oceanbug fix

    Pufferfish swims above ocean.

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    Fix for placing sprinkler on grass plotsbug fix

    Not possible to place sprinkler on grass plots.

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    Fix for milk bucket duplicationbug fix

    Can duplicate milk buckets via cooking pot.

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    Fix for typos and localization errorslocalization

    Typos and localization errors.

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    Fix for scroll wheel stack count selection glitchbug fix

    Glitch when using scroll wheel to select stack count.

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    Arrows returned when picking up dead animalsgameplay

    Picking up dead animals now give back the arrows used to kill them.

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    Fix for raft getting stuck in cockpit area in Tangaroabug fix

    Raft getting stuck to the cockpit area in Tangaroa.

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    Fix for animals getting stuck at rope fencesbug fix

    Animals get stuck at rope fences.

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    Steam launch options supportsystem

    Raft now supports a few Steam launch options to help with unplayable resolution issues.

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    Fix for UI glitches caused by paintbrushbug fix

    UI glitches caused by paintbrush.

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    Fix for cluckers eating while runningbug fix

    Cluckers eat while running.

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    Fix for elevator glitch with incapacitated friendbug fix

    Glitch caused by using elevator while carrying an incapacitated friend.

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    Receiver location dot color changesui ux

    Changed what colors of the receiver location dots represent.

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    Fix for bees being too high to catchbug fix

    Bees are too high in the air to catch.

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    Fix for characters stuck in weird rotationsbug fix

    Characters stuck in weird rotations.

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    Fix for sneaking into cockpit area in Tangaroabug fix

    Possible to sneak into the cockpit area in Tangaroa by walking through the glass.

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    Fix for pufferfish going through wallsbug fix

    Pufferfish goes through walls.

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    Fix for placing mushrooms in biofuel refinerbug fix

    Can't place mushrooms in the biofuel refiner.

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  5. 17 events
    New Item: Bigger Storagenew content

    New storage item to accommodate more items.

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    Fixed Multiplayer Join Permissionsbug fix

    Resolved issues with players joining games without permission.

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    New Feature: Automated Water Systemnew contentMilestone

    Build an automated water system with tanks and pipes.

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    New Destinations: Caravan Town and Tangaroanew contentMilestone

    Two new locations added for exploration.

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    New Feature: Ziplinenew contentMilestone

    Added ziplines for easier travel across new destinations.

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    Community Built Main Menu Raftsnew content

    New main menu featuring community-built rafts.

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    New Enemies: Mudhogs and Butler Botsnew contentMilestone

    Introducing Mudhogs in Caravan Town and Butler Bots in Tangaroa.

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    Loading Times Decreasedperformance

    Notable decrease in loading times.

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    Fixed Raft Sinking Issuesbug fix

    Addressed problems causing rafts to sink uncontrollably.

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    Increased Backpack Slotsquality of life

    Added 5 extra slots to the backpack.

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    New Musical Items: Cassettes and Pianonew content

    Added cassettes for the radio and a piano for music creation.

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    Visual Storage Indicatorquality of life

    Storages now visually indicate how full they are.

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    Fixed Shark Behaviorbug fix

    Shark now behaves correctly and no longer bites reinforced foundations.

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    Cooking Recipes Drop Rate Adjustedbalance change

    Balanced the drop rate for cooking recipes.

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    New Features: Battery Chargernew contentMilestone

    Craft a battery charger to reuse dead batteries.

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    New Plants and Decoration Itemsnew content

    New fruits, plants, and decorative items added.

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    New Item: Metal Detectornew content

    Find treasures with the new metal detector.

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  6. 11 events
    New Food Items: Banana and Strawberry Plantsnew content

    New food items inspired by Swedish summer.

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    Various Bug Fixesbug fix

    Fixes for widescreen issues, glitching enemies, and disappearing animals.

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    Battery Charger Featurenew contentMilestone

    A highly requested feature allowing players to charge batteries.

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    Electric Purifiernew contentMilestone

    Automated machine to collect and purify ocean water.

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    New Enemy: Mudhogsnew content

    A new enemy introduced in the upcoming chapter.

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    Expanded Lore with New Destinationsnew contentMilestone

    New puzzles, notes, and items to discover.

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    Nerfing Seagullsbalance change

    Seagulls will be made less annoying until a full rework.

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    Bigger Storage Optionnew content

    Blueprint for larger storage to accommodate new items.

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    Introduction of Caravan Townnew contentMilestone

    New location with a harbor, caravans, and climbing spots.

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    Community-Made Main Menu Raftsnew content

    New rafts designed by the community will replace the old menu raft.

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    Metal Detector & New Collectiblesnew content

    New machine for finding resources and collectibles.

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  7. 1 event
    Introduction of Raft Royale Game Modenew contentMilestone

    A new battle royale game mode has been introduced for players to compete against each other.

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  8. 13 events
    Fixed a few underwater resources slightly above sea level not being lootablebug fix
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    Changed system to obtain honeygameplay
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    Fixed holes on Balboa Islandbug fix
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    New Item: Good Healing Salvenew content
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    Trophy Board not rotatable fixedbug fix
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    Bee Swarms on Balboa and Balboa-like islandsnew content
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    New Item: Bee Jarnew content
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    New Item: Honeycombnew content
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    Fixed 2 spots on big tropical islands where players got stuckbug fix
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    Fixed localization errors in Russian & Spanish, special letter problem in Polish & Norwegian and minor typoslocalization
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    Biorefiner not accepting mango fixedbug fix
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    New Item: Beehivenew content
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    New Item: Sweep Netnew content
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