Unfortunately that is the way of early access. I have had to start Raft all the way over after having almost the entirety of it done. It was disheartening, but necessary. So I understand you and the devs.

I think there are more than a few who feel as you do. I would maybe try playing a few other games until something new drops if doing other seeds with some challenge mode (like permadeath, nomap, no portal etc...) or playing again or building isn't an option to busy yourself until they can get something out.