: One of the most requested features—the ability to bind the ESC key to different actions—was finally implemented. The Legacy of the Beta Branch
The v1.1.01 Beta was part of a larger strategy by the developers to "stress test" new features before pushing them to the default branch. This particular era saw the testing of critical infrastructure like PlayFab voice chat and early foundations for cross-play , which would later become staples of the full release. Feature Category Major Changes in v1.1.01 Beta
: Fixed issues with the world-loading UI scroll and visual glitches in the crafting and chat menus. Refining the Survival Loop
Raft v1.1.01 Beta: The Silent Turning Point in Oceanic Survival
: In Hard Mode, the hunger decay rate was tweaked to better balance the survival challenge for veteran players.
: Achievements were adjusted so that progress would no longer count while playing in Creative Mode, preserving the challenge for survival enthusiasts.
: Addressed the "falling through the raft" glitch, ensuring that the raft felt like a solid, dependable home rather than a fragile platform.