It is called a Beta for a reason. Raft v1.1.01 Beta is not without its barnacles:
Developers have stated a hotfix for the anchor issue is scheduled within two weeks. Raft v1.1.01 Beta
Let’s face it: Painting your raft was therapeutic until you had to craft 200 units of red dye one at a time. Raft v1.1.01 Beta introduces a queue system for the Paint Mill and Smelter. You can now shift-click to queue up to 50 crafts at once. For mega-raft builders, this is the single best feature since the Engine. It is called a Beta for a reason
The open ocean is a cruel mistress. For years, survivors of the Raft universe have known that the difference between floating to safety and sinking to a watery grave often comes down to the smallest of updates. Enter Raft v1.1.01 Beta—a patch that has generated significant buzz within the community, not for massive new islands or story chapters, but for its surgical, game-changing quality-of-life improvements and stability overhauls. Developers have stated a hotfix for the anchor
For those who have been adrift since the full 1.0 release, the question remains: Is this beta patch worth diving into? Let’s break down every plank, pipe, and seagull egg of Raft v1.1.01 Beta.
The version number v1.1.x suggests a build shortly following the game's massive transition to Steam Early Access.