Raft v1.08 serves as a stability anchor for the "Final Chapter" content, which officially ended the game's story. Players running version 1.08 have access to all the major features introduced in the full release, including:
For years, the game remained in Early Access on Steam. During the "The Update" era (late 2018 through 2019), the game saw massive additions like floors, stairs, and the introduction of story elements. However, the versions during this time were often experimental. Balancing was rough, engine optimizations were lacking, and the world felt somewhat sparse despite its infinite nature. Raft v1.08
The shark is the star of the show, and in , the AI behavior is aggressive yet predictable. Earlier versions suffered from sharks glitching through foundations or ignoring the player entirely. By v1.08, the threat felt tangible. The shark attacks the raft at specific intervals, forcing players to constantly repair and reinforce their foundations. Raft v1