Terraria Thrives: Major Updates, Cross-Play Plans, and 70 Million Copies Sold
May 17, 2026
The game has maintained this no‑hike, no‑microtransaction approach for 15 years, with all major updates free and no DLC or loot boxes.
An anniversary message on Steam thanks builders, speedrunners, modders, and players for sustaining the game.
The modding community remains robust, with tModLoader downloads in the millions and a large daily modding audience.
PC version attracts hundreds of thousands of players daily, with peak concurrent players in the millions for the platform as a whole.
Future developments are teased, including cross‑play and updates beyond 1.4.6, with more details to come and a long‑term roadmap possible rather than a sequel.
The game is framed as an evolving platform with ongoing updates, collectibles, and fan‑focused announcements that go beyond nostalgia.
Cross‑play is a priority for the developers, signaling ongoing modernization of Terraria’s ecosystem even though a timeline isn’t specified.
Terraria continues to grow through major updates and an active community, with critics calling it a standout in the survival‑crafting genre.
A Deluxe Edition will accompany a deeper look at the game’s development, with the book released separately or together with the edition.
Re‑Logic emphasizes a player‑friendly model: no price increases, no microtransactions, no battle pass, and no paid DLC across 15 years.
Terraria has sold about 70 million copies across PC, console, and mobile, with PC players logging substantial playtime on average.
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Eurogamer.net • May 17, 2026
Terraria marks 70 million sales and 15th anniversary with a promise to "continue beyond" its next big update

