While primarily a hotfix, Version 1.08 introduced a highly anticipated quality-of-life feature to minimize manual item management:
While v1.08 is a stable hotfix, newer features like , crossplay , and in-game voice chat are currently being tested on the Raft Beta Branch on Steam. Raft Beta Branch 1.1.08 - Steam News Raft - Raft Beta Branch 1.1. 08 - Steam News. Informations - Steam Community Announcements
Navigate to the sub-menu and ensure "Always keep this game updated" is selected. Raft v1.08
The v1.08 patch specifically targeted the Rhino Shark ’s behavioral code. This update guaranteed that the boss would remain anchored to its designated underwater arena, allowing players to finish the battle and claim their hard-earned progression rewards. 2. Preventing Random Block Deletions
As the "final" patch, the developers spent significant time polishing the experience. While primarily a hotfix, Version 1
If you're new to Raft, start with a beginner-friendly server and be prepared to learn the ropes. If you're a returning player, dive back in and experience the changes for yourself. Just watch out for those sharks!
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You no longer have to wait for the shark to manually swim to the next level, making the fight feel much more fluid and reactive to your actions. 🎒 Better Inventory Management Informations - Steam Community Announcements Navigate to the
: Creative Mode was optimized to no longer load every island simultaneously, leading to much faster load times. Critical Bug Fixes Vanishing Engines : Fixed a bug where raft engines would randomly disappear. Varuna Point Fixes
+-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Feature / Bug Fix | Impact on Gameplay | +-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Rhino Shark Phase Progression | Proceeds immediately to the next level upon pillar | | | destruction, preventing softlocks. | +-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Varuna Point Despawn Fix | Prevents the Rhino Shark boss from vanishing mid-fight. | +-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Trophy Block Collisions | Removing the Rhino Shark trophy no longer breaks | | | surrounding player-built structures. | +-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Engine Disappearance Fix | Engines no longer randomly despawn from the raft. | +-----------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ 1. Fixing the Varuna Point Rhino Shark Softlock