Terraria 1.4.5 Crossplay Explained
Terraria 1.4.5 does not launch with crossplay, but crossplay is confirmed and coming later. Re Logic has stated that crossplay will be added after the 1.4.5 update releases and after all hotfixes are finished. This means players will need to wait a bit longer before playing together across PC, console, and mobile.
Is Crossplay Coming With Terraria 1.4.5
No, crossplay is not included at launch with Terraria 1.4.5. It is planned as a follow up feature once the update is stable on all platforms. Re Logic wants every version running the same content before turning crossplay on.
What Platforms Crossplay Will Support
Crossplay is being built to connect the Desktop version, Console version, and Mobile version of Terraria. When it goes live, players on different systems will be able to join the same multiplayer worlds.
This work is being handled by Re Logic alongside DR Studios. Each platform uses different systems, so syncing them all takes time and careful testing.
Why Crossplay Is Delayed
Terraria updates need to match exactly across platforms for multiplayer to work properly. Right now the focus is finishing Terraria 1.4.5 and fixing bugs through hotfixes.
Once everything lines up, crossplay can be added without breaking worlds or causing desync issues. It is the slow and careful route, but it saves a lot of future headaches.
How Crossplay Will Appear In Game
After crossplay is released, players will see a crossplay option when hosting a multiplayer session. This setting will allow players from different platforms to join the same game.
Expect this to arrive sometime after the final 1.4.5 hotfixes. There is no exact date yet, so patience is still part of the grind.
Final Blurb
Terraria 1.4.5 sets the stage, but crossplay arrives later once everything is patched and stable. PC, console, and mobile players will be able to play together once the follow up update lands. It is coming, just not on day one, so keep your world ready and your gear sorted.
FAQ
When will Terraria crossplay be released
Crossplay is planned for after Terraria 1.4.5 and its hotfixes are complete. No exact release date has been announced.
Will PC and console players be able to play together
Yes, crossplay is intended to support PC, console, and mobile multiplayer in the same worlds.
Is crossplay officially confirmed
Yes, Re Logic has confirmed crossplay multiple times in official State of the Game updates.
Will old worlds work with crossplay
The goal is full compatibility, which is why crossplay is launching after all platforms are fully synced.
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