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Terraria developer confirms cross-play is coming and teases 15th anniversary collector's items

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Why This Matters

The upcoming introduction of cross-play in Terraria marks a significant step toward unifying its diverse player base across platforms, enhancing multiplayer experiences and extending the game's longevity. Additionally, the release of a collector's edition and behind-the-scenes book celebrates the game's enduring popularity and offers fans deeper insights into its development. These developments underscore the ongoing commitment of developers to innovate and engage the Terraria community, benefiting both players and the broader gaming industry.

Key Takeaways

Terraria turned 15 this weekend, and it's still got plenty of life left in it. In a Steam post celebrating the game's 15th anniversary, developer Re-Logic promised there's still more to come with update 1.4.6 and beyond — including cross-play, which is "on deck soon." The team also announced an upcoming collector's edition box set and a retrospective book that will offer a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the game, alongside a promise that "the world of Terraria remains and will remain vibrant and alive for as long as we have anything to say about it."

Re-Logic only shared a teaser for the 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition box set, so we don't know what it'll include, but pre-orders are expected to open in early June. For the book, which will be available on its own or as part of a Deluxe Edition, Re-Logic partnered with Lost In Cult to bring Terraria to the latter's Design Works series. "For those that are not familiar, the Design Works series offers a glimpse behind the curtain — into the journey of Terraria the game and the team behind it," the Steam post explains. "A retrospective look back on the phenomenon that is Terraria. Fun stories from dev-land, never-before-seen artwork, and more!" Pre-orders for Terraria: Design Works open on May 28.

The developer also shared some fun stats about the game, including that it's sold a staggering 70 million copies across PC, console and mobile. Terraria players on PC log an average of 101 hours and 18 minutes.