Raft Steam news

• Latest observed players3.1K · 21 September 2026 - 23:11:56 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak22,403
• Units sold (VGI)No data available
• Revenue (VGI)No data available
• Review score93% positive
• Total reviews370,672
• Release dateJun 20, 2022
• DeveloperRedbeet Interactive
• PublisherAxolot Games

Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: Redbeet InteractivePublisher: Axolot Games

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Raft Steam news

Raft news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Raft 1.1.01 Hotfix - 12 March 2026

  Hey everyone! We just now pushed a small hotfix patch for the default branch; Fixed save/load issue related to naming a world with a . at the endPlayFab voice chat is now disabled by default for new users. The option to turn it on/off can be found in the Pause Menu/Socal/Lobby UISocial UI can now be closed when pressing Escape

• Raft 1.1: Cross-play sails to the default branch! - 10 March 2026

  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 there could be a few issues that arose once we launched. This is why we let it sit on its own branch on Steam, so that players who wanted to try cross-play could choose to do so, knowing there might be a bug here and there. During the time since it landed on the beta branch, and thanks to everyone who has played and supplied us with logs and bug reports, we have updated the cross-play version to where it is now in a state where we feel comfortable moving it over to the default branch. So now, every…

• Raft Beta Branch 1.1.08 - 10 February 2026

  Hey Rafters!As some of you know, we have a Beta branch for the PC version of Raft here on Steam which, among some other quality of life changes, lets you cross-play together with rafters on PlayStation and/or Xbox. We just released a small patch for the Beta branch which fixes a few bugs and adds some more voice chat options.We are currently trying to pinpoint an annoying bug that has been popping up among some of the players on the Beta branch and we would love if you could give us a hand in trying to find the issue! So, what do you need to do? Easy, just hop over to the Beta branch, play as you normally would, and let us know over at our discord if you encounter any issues. It's especially interesting for us if you get an error message when trying to join a friends world, saying "error 63". If you want to try the Beta branch, please follow these steps;1. Go to your Steam Library, righ…

• Raft Juicer recipes and how to craft it - 15 August 2025

  If you're playing this open-water survival game, you need to make sure you get a Raft Juicer. Why? Because it greatly quenches your thirst, it gives you an anti-thirst bonus, and it's a fun way to display your fruit collection. If you manage to get your hands on the Spicy Pineberry or Redbeet Shot recipes, you can even get a swimming speed bonus or health bonus respectively. The basics are simple: place up to four types of fruit on the Raft Juicer table, and press 'start cooking' to create a drink. When the drink is done (this takes a few seconds), equip a Drinking Glass and fill it up. Of course, make sure the Juicer has a battery, but beware: don't use random fruit. You can find most of the Juicer recipes in loot boxes, but the Spicy Pineberry and Redbeet Shot are bought from the Trading Post using Raft Trash Cubes . Want to try crafting in another game? Turn your attention to the Gro…

• Beta Branch Update 1.1.02 - 25 February 2025

  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

• Cross-play fixes! - 6 December 2024

  There's now a small update out on the Beta Branch that should fix most connection issues in cross-play between PC and Consoles.

• Playstation® 5, XBOX and Cross-Play! - 4 December 2024

  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 great news for all you PC players! A new version of the game is available on the Raft Beta Branch that lets you enjoy the open ocean in new ways! Cross-play Survival is better with friends! Crossplay ensures that you can join forces with players across platforms, uniting the entire community in the quest for survival. Controller Support If you want to enjoy Raft on the big screen, or simply just put your mouse and keyboard to the side, you can finally lean back and enjoy full controller support! In…

• 93% rated survival game blows up on Steam thanks to huge discount - 7 May 2024

  There are a handful of very big names in the survival game genre: Rust, Minecraft, DayZ, Subnautica, and, more recently, Palworld, Enshrouded, and Sons of the Forest. There's also Raft , which has plenty in common with the games listed above, and has continued to attract interest over the years since it was in and out of Steam Early Access thanks to its aquatic setting, multiplayer features, and narrative. Recently, its already healthy player numbers have shot up even further, too, as the result of it receiving a hefty limited time discount on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Raft Varuna Point walkthrough Raft Juicer recipes and how to craft it Raft Temperance walkthrough

• Discord Birthday Event - 23 May 2023

  Today, Raft celebrates 5 years on Steam! Head over to our Discord to join in the celebrations! The event continues until June 11! Join here!

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 15 January 2023 - 15 January 2023

  * Steam Deck ; * Hogwarts Legacy ; * Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II ; * Raft ; * ELDEN RING ; * ONE PIECE ODYSSEY ; * CS:GO Prime Status Upgrade ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * High On Life ; * Project Zomboid ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• 1.09 - Update to network code - 22 December 2022

  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!

• Plushies and Consoles? - 4 November 2022

  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 November 15, you can get yourself a cuddly version of the Raft Shark, Maya or the Pufferfish! Or perhaps all three? You can find the storepage right here! Consoles? And for even more exciting news, we can finally announce that we are actively working on getting Raft onto consoles! We strive to be able to release it on as many platforms as possible and hope we can give as many players as possible the chance to build their own raft! We want the console experience to be just as good as the PC game,…

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 7 August 2022 - 7 August 2022

  * Steam Deck ; * Stray ; * Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered ; * Rust ; * Raft ; * The Forest ; * ELDEN RING ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * Project Zomboid ; * Grand Theft Auto V ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 31 July 2022 - 31 July 2022

  * Steam Deck ; * Stray ; * Digimon Survive ; * No Man's Sky ; * Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * ELDEN RING ; * Red Dead Redemption 2 ; * Raft ; * Grand Theft Auto V ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 17 July 2022 - 17 July 2022

  * Steam Deck ; * Raft ; * Stray ; * ELDEN RING ; * Ready or Not ; * F1® 22 ; * Valve Index VR Kit ; * Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak ; * Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak ; * CS:GO Prime Status Upgrade ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• Steam Global Top Sellers for the Week ending 10 July 2022 - 10 July 2022

  * Steam Deck ; * Raft ; * Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak ; * F1® 22 ; * Ready or Not ; * Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak ; * MONSTER HUNTER RISE ; * Rust ; * It Takes Two ; * Red Dead Redemption 2 ; View more information and data on SteamDB

• Hotfix - Raft 1.08 - 7 July 2022

  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 where Varuna Point Rhino Shark disappears Issue where removing Rhino Shark trophy would destroy nearby blocks issue where Engines disappeared randomly Rouhi had no visuals for certain equippables

• Raft review - 7 July 2022

  Our oceans are clogged with plastic trash, but here's a small silver lining: All that garbage is keeping me alive. In open world survival game Raft, which spent four years in early access before hitting 1.0 in June, I turned a collection of floating trash into a floating base—a big, cluttered, ugly floating base, but it's packed with life-saving amenities and I've slowly come to love it like a home... Read more.

• Hotfix - Raft 1.07 - 6 July 2022

  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

• Hotfix - Raft 1.06 - 6 July 2022

  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) Duplicate windturbine by holding X while placing it Unreachable metal detector treasure (in air or inside mountains)

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