Terraria 1.4.5 update adds 650+ items, Dead Cells and Palworld crossovers after 14 years

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By TGT Staff

Terraria continues to grow after nearly 15 years. Developer Re-Logic released update 1.4.5 on January 27, 2026, delivering the most extensive content addition since September 2022’s Labor of Love patch. The update adds new weapons, enemies, boss music, NPC portraits, and animal transformation abilities to the cult sandbox game.

Fans waited three years for the “Bigger & Boulder” update, which grew larger as development continued. The patch includes crossplay functionality planned for a later release, enabling players across platforms to adventure together. The update also features collaboration content from indie hits Dead Cells and Palworld, expanding the game’s already massive item collection.

Terraria 1.4.5: Bigger & Boulder Update

Nearly 15 Years Strong: The Legendary Sandbox Approaches Its Anniversary

14+ Years Since Launch
60M+ Copies Sold
97% Positive Reviews
1M+ Steam Reviews

Content Expansion: By The Numbers

New Items Added
650+
The update brings over 650 new items including weapons, furniture sets, paintings, and decorative elements to the game’s collection.
Total Items Now
6,000+
Terraria now features over 6,000 unique items, making it one of the most content-rich sandbox games available.
Development Time
3+ Years
Re-Logic spent over three years developing this update, continuously adding features based on community feedback.
Furniture Sets
15
Fifteen new furniture collections join the game, offering players expanded building and decoration options.
May 16, 2011
Terraria launched on Steam, beginning its journey as one of the indie industry’s greatest success stories. The 2D sandbox game carved its own identity with combat-heavy gameplay that set it apart from other building games.
September 28, 2022
Re-Logic released the “Labor of Love” patch (version 1.4.4), marking the last major update before the extended development period for version 1.4.5.
January 27, 2026
Update 1.4.5 “Bigger & Boulder” officially releases on all platforms. The update brings extensive new features after years of community anticipation. Full details are available on the official Terraria forums.
Animal Transformations
Players can now transform into various animals through new transformation mounts, including bat and rat forms, adding unique mobility and exploration options to the game.
NPC Portraits
Town NPCs now feature detailed portrait artwork, bringing more personality and visual appeal to character interactions throughout the game.
Enhanced Content Library
The update adds 15 new furniture sets, five boulder variants including rainbow and anti-gravity types, new kites, critters, and over 20 new paintings to the game’s extensive collection.
New Boss Music
Fresh soundtrack additions enhance the atmosphere during boss encounters, contributing to the game’s immersive combat experience.
Weapon Reworks & Balance
Multiple weapons received adjustments. The Tactical Shotgun damage increased from 29 to 36, and the Flamethrower now allows underwater lava usage for new strategic possibilities.
New Whips & Summoner Prefixes
The Summoner class receives expanded options with additional whips and prefix modifiers, providing more build diversity for minion-focused playstyles.
Enemy Updates
New enemy types join the roster, while existing enemies like Tomb Crawler, Dune Splicer, and Toxic Sludge saw spawn rate adjustments for improved game balance.
Sprite Overhauls
Classic sprites received visual updates, modernizing the look of various items and enemies while maintaining Terraria’s distinctive pixel art style.
Smart Crafting System
Revolutionary change allows crafting with materials stored in nearby chests without manually transferring items to inventory, streamlining the building process significantly.
Improved Housing Query
The feature now provides visual indicators showing what’s being scanned and icons marking valid housing elements, making base-building more intuitive. Houses no longer require solid non-platform blocks.
Enhanced Interface
Equipment slots highlight when holding compatible items, search bars can be cleared with right-click, and map icons now match transparency settings.
Performance Improvements
Frame skip settings refined to reduce stuttering, servers now auto-save when the last player leaves, and various optimization fixes address long-standing performance issues.
New Secret Seeds
Expanded seed system includes a Skyblock-style option, offering fresh gameplay experiences and enhanced replayability for veteran players.
Revamped Creation Menu
World generation interface received a complete makeover, making seed selection and customization more accessible than ever before.
Generation Refinements
Existing seeds saw improvements, with fixes for issues like spider nest walls filling the underworld and adjustments to biome spawning mechanics.
Map System Upgrades
The map now updates more consistently for remote world sections, tracks plant growth better, and displays map data more smoothly during gameplay.

Epic Crossover Content

Dead Cells Collaboration
  • The Beheaded vanity outfit set
  • Five new weapons spanning all damage types
  • Multiple whips for Summoner builds
  • Early game spear weapon
  • Buff station furniture
  • Special accessory item
  • Loyal pet companion
  • Themed furniture collections
Palworld Integration
  • Cattiva as an interactive minion with pet and emote capabilities
  • Digtoise creature addition
  • Foxsparks companion
  • Pal-themed metal armor set
  • Additional Pal-inspired content integrating naturally with progression systems

Developer Re-Logic described this update as balancing meaningful additions with extensive polish, addressing years of community feedback. While presented as potentially the final major update, the studio has continued development beyond similar statements in the past. Crossplay functionality is planned for a future release, enabling players across all platforms to adventure together.

Terraria launched as a $10 title in May 2011 and rapidly became one of the best-selling indie games. The game sold over 60 million copies worldwide with more than 1 million Steam reviews maintaining a 97% positive rating. Compared to Minecraft, Terraria is 2D and significantly more combat-heavy, featuring over 6,000 items after this update. Re-Logic can afford to continue working on new content more than a decade after launch due to this sustained commercial success.

The update was released on January 27, 2026, after three years of development. The complete changelog was published alongside the release on the official Terraria forums. This update expanded the game with over 650 new items, bringing the total item count to over 6,000.

Re-Logic plans to add crossplay functionality at a later date. The 2D sandbox game approaches its 15th anniversary in May 2026, having launched on Steam on May 16, 2011. The update includes collaboration content from Dead Cells and Palworld, new transformation abilities, smart crafting systems, and quality-of-life improvements that were covered in the update details.

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