In Raft Royale, you start by gathering resources from the environment. Use these resources to construct basic parts of your raft, such as planks and supports. As you progress, you can use blueprints found throughout the game to add more advanced components.

Key upgrades include adding stronger materials like steel or reinforced wood, increasing the size of your raft, and installing defensive structures like cannons or traps to protect yourself from other players.

Yes, you can customize your raft's appearance with different skins and designs that you unlock or purchase. This not only makes your raft unique but also boosts your ranking prestige.

To battle other players, you need to engage in direct combat using your raft's weapons or traps. You can also sabotage their rafts by damaging them or stealing resources. The goal is to eliminate opponents to secure victory and climb the rankings.

There is no absolute limit, but the complexity and cost of upgrades increase as you progress. Eventually, you will reach a point where further upgrades require rare resources or specific achievements.

The ranking system is based on your performance in battles and the overall strength of your raft. Higher rankings are achieved by defeating more players and maintaining a strong position in your server's leaderboard.

While the primary focus is on battling, there are some cooperative elements such as resource gathering and building defenses together with allied players. These can help you prepare for future battles and improve your overall strategy.

If you lose all your resources, you will need to start over by scavenging new materials from the environment. It’s important to have backup plans and defensive measures to prevent this from happening frequently.