Playstation® 5, XBOX and Cross-Play!
Raft arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S today alongside a major Steam Beta update adding cross-play, controller support, and in-game voice chat.
Key Changes
- 1Official launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
- 2Cross-play support added between PC and consoles
- 3Full controller support implemented for the Steam version
- 4New integrated in-game voice chat system
- 5New Steam Beta branch available for feature testing
All Changes
🎮Platforms(2)
- newPS5: Official surprise release on PlayStation 5.
- newXbox Series X/S: Official surprise release on Xbox Series X/S.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(4)
- newCross-play: Cross-play functionality added to unite players across all available platforms.
- newController Support: Full native controller support implemented for PC players.
- newVoice Chat: New in-game voice chat system added for direct communication.
- newSteam Beta Branch: New 'beta' branch added to Steam for testing upcoming features and infrastructure changes.
Summary
Console Launch
Raft has officially expanded to consoles with a surprise release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This version brings the complete survival experience to console players, optimized for couch play.
Steam Beta Branch Updates
PC players can now opt into a dedicated Beta branch to test several major infrastructure improvements. The most significant addition is cross-play, which allows the entire community to survive together regardless of their platform.
New Features & Communication
To support the console transition and improve the PC experience, full controller support has been implemented. Additionally, a new native in-game voice chat system has been added to facilitate better coordination during maritime exploration.