Terraria 1.4.5 Release Date Time
Terraria 1.4.5, the “Bigger and Boulder” update, is officially set to release on 27 January 2026, with the launch happening sometime during that day rather than at a fixed public clock time.
On X, user @chippygamingyt (Chippy) noted that Terraria 1.4.5 “could release in exactly 24 hours” if Re‑Logic chooses to drop the update at the same time of day that version 1.4.4 was released, highlighting community expectations around the likely launch window.
Re‑Logic confirmed the date through a Steam news post and community updates, but repeatedly avoided giving an exact hour because the patch has to pass platform approvals and roll out globally on PC, console, and mobile at once.
This kind of flexible timing is very common for large multi‑platform updates, especially when the studio is trying to hit “platform parity” and avoid one system getting the patch days ahead of the others.
The team has described 1.4.5 as a content‑complete, “ready to go” build, with only final checks and submissions standing between the game and players.
After several delays from the original 2023 window, the date now feels locked in rather than speculative, and coverage across Steam, press sites, and official social channels all point to the same 27 January target.
For anyone who has been following Terraria news for years, this update lands more like a small celebration than just another patch, closing a long tease that started back in 2022.
Expected Global Release Time and Time Zones
There is no official, precise global launch time for Terraria 1.4.5, but the update is expected to go live on 27 January 2026 local time across all regions, roughly during standard business hours for each storefront.
On X, @Waasephi highlighted the excitement in the community by sharing that Terraria 1.4.5 “finally” has a release date and will be launching worldwide on January 27, adding a warm “can’t wait to see you all then” to mark the occasion.
Because the team wants a synchronized “parity” launch, the update will roll out as soon as each platform flips the switch, which can lead to slightly different times in each country or region.
Players discussing the patch generally expect something like late morning to afternoon for North America and Europe, with Asia‑Pacific often landing a bit earlier or later because of the time difference and platform processing.
A simple way to think about it is: once it is 27 January where a player lives, it is worth checking Steam, GOG, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, or mobile stores a few times through the day.
Threads on the official forums have already warned that asking “how many hours until the update” does not get a precise answer because even the developers ultimately rely on platform partners pressing their own deploy buttons.
The best real‑world plan is to enable auto‑updates, keep an eye on the official Terraria channels, and expect some platforms to show the patch slightly earlier than others.
Platforms Getting the 1.4.5 Update at Launch
Terraria 1.4.5 is planned as a unified launch across all current platforms: PC, consoles, and mobile will all get the update on 27 January 2026.
This includes PC (Steam and GOG), PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile versions handled by DR Studios, which is a big step forward compared to older updates that often hit PC first and other platforms much later.
Re‑Logic and DR Studios have been calling this a “parity update,” meaning every version should be on the same content level once the rollout completes.
Here is a quick, informal snapshot of where to expect 1.4.5 on day one:
| Platform group | Expected status on 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| PC – Steam, GOG | Day‑one update, full 1.4.5 content |
| PlayStation & Xbox | Day‑one update, aligned with PC parity |
| Nintendo Switch | Day‑one update, same feature set as other consoles |
| Mobile (iOS, Android) | Day‑one update via DR Studios, parity target |
This parity focus is one reason the release took longer than originally hoped, since every build had to pass certification around the same time.
The upside is simple: players on different devices can talk about the same bosses, seeds, and crossover items without waiting months between versions.
Bigger and Boulder: Main Features of the 1.4.5 Patch
The 1.4.5 “Bigger and Boulder” patch brings a large collection of new content, crossovers, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and almost 900 bug fixes to Terraria.
Headline additions include crossovers with Dead Cells and Palworld, new items, new boulders and traps, fresh creatures, and expanded systems that touch crafting, seeds, mounts, and multiplayer.
The scope is big enough that many outlets have compared it to a paid DLC in terms of content volume, even though it remains a free update.
Some standout features players can look forward to:
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Dead Cells crossover content such as a Beheaded vanity set and themed equipment.
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Palworld crossover with helpers like Digtoise for mining, Cattiva as a minion, and Foxparks as a sentry that can be carried like a flamethrower.
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New boulder variants (including playful twists like boulders that fall upward or bounce), plus boulder tiles, blocks, and chests.
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An upgraded crafting menu, the ability to craft using items in nearby chests, and a more helpful Guide advice system.
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New transformation‑style mounts, including forms like a velociraptor, vampire bat, rat, and fairy.
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Stronger thunderstorms, with lightning that can strike enemies and trees, and new secret world seed combinations such as a Skyblock‑style start.
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A reforge safety feature that stops at the best possible modifier so valuable rolls are no longer lost by accidental extra clicks.
On top of that, the update ships with over 900 bug fixes and polish adjustments, plus multiplayer improvements such as better synchronization, spectator options after death, and enhanced touch controls on mobile.
Mod players should note that tModLoader will need time to update after launch, so many existing mods may not work immediately with 1.4.5.
Crossplay Plans After 1.4.5
Full crossplay will not be included in Terraria 1.4.5 at launch, but it is the next major technical goal once the update and its hotfixes are stable.
Re‑Logic has described 1.4.5 as the key “parity” step that gets every platform on the same version, which is necessary groundwork before different devices can safely join the same multiplayer sessions.
Official State of the Game posts and recent coverage repeat one clear message: crossplay is planned “a while after” 1.4.5, with no exact date yet, but likely sometime later in 2026.
In practical terms, this means players can expect traditional platform‑locked multiplayer on day one, followed by a later update (often mentioned informally as something like 1.4.5.1) that focuses on crossplay once launch bugs are handled.
Developers have stressed that stability and parity come first so that crossplay, when it arrives, feels reliable rather than experimental.
For anyone planning long‑term worlds with friends on different devices, 1.4.5 marks the point where versions finally line up, and the following patches are where true cross‑platform play is expected to become reality.
Disclaimer: This is for general information about the Terraria 1.4.5 update and should not be treated as official patch notes or release guarantees. Release details, features, and timings may change, so always confirm using Terraria’s official channels and store pages before making plans.
