Welcome to Raft, Redbeet Interactive's surprisingly deep survival game! You'll start with nothing but a hook and a plastic bottle, adrift on an endless ocean. Your goal? To survive, of course, but more importantly, to build the ultimate floating base. You'll spend your days scavenging resources from passing debris, expanding your raft, researching new technologies, and fending off hungry sharks. It's a unique blend of chill crafting and tense survival, perfect for anyone who loves building and exploring.
This guide is here to help you master every aspect of your aquatic adventure. We'll cover everything from basic survival needs and efficient resource gathering to advanced raft construction and navigating the game's various story islands and challenging boss encounters. Whether you're aiming to complete the main story, find all the collectibles, or simply build the most impressive raft the ocean has ever seen, we've got you covered.
First Steps: Survival Basics
Raft survival basics: Use your Plastic Hook to gather Wood, Plastic, and Barrels from floating debris. Craft a Basic Purifier for water and manage your hunger.
Upon spawning, you'll find yourself on a small 2x2 raft with a Plastic Hook. Your immediate priorities are Water and Food. Look around for floating debris: Wood, Plastic, Leaves, and Barrels. Use your Plastic Hook (left-click) to grab these items. Barrels are particularly valuable as they often contain multiple resources. Don't let anything float by! You'll also need to craft a Basic Purifier and a Simple Grill as soon as possible. The Purifier requires 6 Plastic and 4 Planks, while the Grill needs 4 Plastic and 3 Planks. Place them on your raft and start collecting water and cooking fish. Remember, thirst and hunger meters deplete quickly, so always keep an eye on them.
Getting Started
New to Raft? Learn core survival mechanics, scavenging, and crafting to build your raft and thrive on the open ocean in these essential beginner tips.
Getting Started
New to Raft? Learn core survival mechanics, scavenging, and crafting to build your raft and thrive on the open ocean in these essential beginner tips.
Expanding Your Raft
Learn how to expand your Raft by following the story. This guide covers the Radio Tower, Vasagatan, and Balboa Island, including notes, lore, and blueprints.
- 1Craft and install a Receiver and three Antennas on your raft.
- 2Find four-digit codes scattered across islands. These codes are randomized for each player.
- 3Enter the codes into the Receiver to discover new story locations.
- 4The first code leads to the Radio Tower.
- 5Explore the Radio Tower for hints, blueprints (Head Light, Recycler), loot boxes, and the first survivor, Tala.
- 6The Radio Tower provides the code for Vasagatan.
- 7Progress through Vasagatan and Balboa Island to continue the story.
- Pay attention to notes and transcripts found at story locations for lore and clues.
- The story is divided into chapters, with each chapter introducing new locations and challenges.
- Be aware that story elements and codes are randomized per playthrough.
Navigating the Floating Town
Navigate Raft's Caravan Town by using its code 6134. Beware of Lurkers and exploding Pufferfish while seeking the Blueprint: Advanced Bow.
After inputting the Caravan Town code (6134) into your Receiver, sail towards the floating town. Caravan Town is a complex, multi-layered structure made of interconnected containers. Dock your raft carefully. The town is populated by Lurkers and the explosive Pufferfish. Pufferfish will inflate and explode upon death or if you get too close, dealing significant damage. Use a Bow or other ranged weapon to deal with them from a distance. You'll need to utilize ziplines, ladders, and jump puzzles to navigate the town's verticality. Look for the Blueprint: Advanced Bow in one of the higher containers, often near a shooting range or weapon stash. The Blueprint: Water Pipe and Blueprint: Sprinkler are typically found in areas related to farming or water management.
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