The Long-Awaited Terraria 1.4.5 Update Arrives January 27 With New Crossovers, Items, and More

After over three years in development, the highly anticipated Terraria 1.4.5 update is set to release on January 27th. This update, which was initially planned for a 2023 release, has grown in scope and promises a wealth of new content for players to explore. The developers at Re-Logic made a conscious decision to delay the release to avoid "crunch" during the holiday season and to ensure a simultaneous global launch across all platforms. While this meant a longer wait, the sheer volume of additions suggests it will be well worth it.

One of the most exciting aspects of this update is the crossover content. Players can look forward to a Dead Cells collaboration that introduces a "Beheaded" vanity set, hanging flasks, and new weapons like "The Flint" and "The Killing Deck". Additionally, a partnership with Palworld brings a summonable Digtoise that can mine through blocks, though its exact function as a pet or minion is still under wraps.

The official patch notes reveal a massive number of new items, including a significant expansion of the summoner class with new whips for various stages of the game, including drops from the Moon Lord and themed whips for Stardust, Corruption, and Crimson. Melee players will also get their hands on an "Axearang," a hybrid axe-boomerang, and throwable Phaseblades.

Here are some of the key updates coming in Terraria 1.4.5 patch:

• New Items: a plethora of new items, including weapons, whips, furniture sets, and vanity items.
• Crossover Content: collaborations with Dead Cells and Palworld bring new items, pets, and mechanics.
• New World Seeds: a new "skyblock" seed and a "Seeds Menu" to mix and match secret world seeds for unique gameplay experiences.
• Quality of Life Improvements: a revamped crafting UI, mobile control enhancements, and updated sprites for a more polished experience.
• New Enemies and Mounts: several new slime variants, a pufferfish, and transformation mounts that allow the player to turn into creatures like a velociraptor or a bat.
• Bug Fixes: nearly 900 bugs will be addressed in this update.

The crafting system has been overhauled, making it easier to navigate and allowing players to craft using items from all nearby chests without needing to open them individually. Mobile players will also appreciate significant improvements to the touch controls. It's important to note that cross-play will not be included in this update, but Re-Logic has confirmed it will be coming at a later date. With a massive amount of new content, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements, the Terraria 1.4.5 update is shaping up to be a monumental addition to the beloved sandbox game.