Raft V1.1.01 Beta May 2026

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.

Eager to brave the waters of Raft v1.1.01 Beta? Here is your step-by-step guide: Raft v1.1.01 Beta

The headline act of Raft v1.1.01 Beta is a complete rewrite of how the host’s raft syncs with clients. Previously, if you had a raft larger than 1,000 foundation pieces, clients would experience "rubber-banding"—where your character snaps back ten feet as the server catches up.
In this beta, the devs have introduced predictive client movement. Early testers report a 70% reduction in desync errors when steering the raft against the wind. Seagulls have been the silent griefers of Raft

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