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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = TerrariaLogo2.png
+
|cover        = Terraria-cover.jpeg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Re-Logic}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Re-Logic}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|XNA}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|XNA|Windows}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|FNA|OS X, Linux}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 16, 2011}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 16, 2011|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/5473/|title=News - New Release: Terraria|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 10, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[http://forums.terraria.org/index.php?threads/terraria-1-3-0-8-can-mac-linux-come-out-play.30287/ PC - Terraria 1.3.0.8: Can Mac & Linux Come Out & Play? | Terraria Community Forums]</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 10, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|terraria|83}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|148/terraria|79}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|terraria|81}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view, Scrolling }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Platform, Survival, Sandbox, Open world }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pixel art }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Terraria }}
 
|steam appid  = 105600
 
|steam appid  = 105600
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 1207665503
 +
|official site= http://www.terraria.org/
 +
|strategywiki = Terraria
 +
|hltb        = 9705
 +
|igdb        =
 +
|mobygames    = 51623
 
|wikipedia    = Terraria
 
|wikipedia    = Terraria
 +
|winehq      = 13082
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Terraria}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} Active Community
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.terraria.org/ Official Terraria Website]
+
{{mm}} [http://www.terrariaonline.com/forums/ Official Terraria forums]
−
{{mm}} [http://www.terrariaonline.com/forum/ Official Terraria Forums]
+
{{mm}} [https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Terraria_Wiki Official Terraria Wiki]
−
{{mm}} [http://www.terraria.org/issues.html List of Issues] - Provided by the Terraria Developers.
+
{{GOG.com links|1207665503|terraria}}
−
{{mm}} [http://wiki.terrariaonline.com/Terraria_Wiki Official Terraria Wiki]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/105600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]  
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/105600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1132 Steam Users' Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 105600 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Collector's Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| amazon.co.uk | B00750FR6A | Steam | Retail Collector's Edition.}}
+
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | terraria | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | terraria | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 105600 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| amazon.co.uk | B00750FR6A | Steam | Retail Collector's Edition. | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration file and save game data location===
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{{Image|Terraria General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 +
 
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Terraria\config.json | {{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Terraria\input profiles.json}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Terraria/}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Terraria/}}
 +
}}
 +
{{XDG|true}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Terraria\}}  
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Terraria\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Terraria/}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Terraria/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                = false
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:terraria_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]
+
{{Image|Terraria Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
[[File:terraria_video_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Video settings.]]
+
{{Video
−
{{Video settings
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/terraria/en
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/terraria/en
 
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [http://romsteady.blogspot.com/2011/05/terraria-trainerresolution-launcher.html RomTerraria 2.0] for custom/unlisted resolutions.
+
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Position affects gameplay. See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]].
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://romsteady.blogspot.com/2020/05/rtresolution-v03-released.html RTResolution].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = limited
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Forces a higher zoom level. You can [https://gamebanana.com/tuts/14022 hack the executable] as a workaround. Alternatively, install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2562953970 Better Zoom] to gain the ability to zoom out past the cap.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        =  
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Change it in the settings or toggle it with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = false
+
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = false
+
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|high frame rate            = true
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|high frame rate notes     = Frame Skip caps the frame rate at 61; turn off to remove the cap.
+
|60 fps notes               =  
 +
|120 fps                    = hackable
 +
|120 fps notes              = Game logic is capped at 60 FPS. Install [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3119712528%20Unlock%20the%20FPS High FPS Support] to change FPS limit and remove limitation.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
+
==Input==
−
In some cases, it is reported to work perfectly fine out of the box, but in several cases, especially with AMD cards, the game does not seem to recognize any resolution beyond a single monitor.
+
{{Image|Terraria Control Settings.png|In-game control settings.}}
−
A specific game launcher, called [http://romsteady.blogspot.com/2011/05/terraria-trainerresolution-launcher.html RomTerraria 2.0] will allow you to launch the game at the desired resolution.
+
{{Input
−
 
 
−
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
−
{{ii}} No native support for borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
 
−
{{ii}} Maximum resolution is 1920x1080.
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Borderless fullscreen windowed}}
 
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# Set desired resolution in full screen mode.
 
−
# Switch to full screen mode.
 
−
# Switch back to windowed mode. Window will be sized correctly.
 
−
# Remove window borders using any of the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Methods|methods]].
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Input settings==
 
−
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      = false
+
|acceleration option      = n/a
−
|acceleration option notes =  
+
|acceleration option notes = No actively controlled camera.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  = No actively controlled camera.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
−
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
+
|invert mouse y-axis notes = No actively controlled camera.
−
|controller support        = false
+
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =  
 +
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
−
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
−
|controller remap          = unknown
+
|controller remap          = true
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = Fully customizable, plus many presets.
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
−
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Can set deadzones; the game uses a cursor, so sensitivity is unneeded.
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|invert controller y-axis  = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|invert controller y-axis notes= Can invert the X and Y axes on both thumbsticks.
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo
 +
|button prompts notes      = DualShock Controllers use the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2477469303/ DualShock Prompts Mod] and Switch Controllers use the [https://forums.terraria.org/index.php?threads/nintendo-switch-ui.61740/ Nintendo Switch Prompts Mod].
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = false
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  = Changes button prompts by occasion
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = true
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
File:Terraria Remapping.png|In-game keyboard/mouse keybinding settings.
 +
File:Terraria Controller Remapping.png|In-game controller keybinding settings.
 +
</gallery>
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Image|Terraria Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 +
{{Image|Terraria Language.png|In-game language settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound.
+
|separate volume notes    = Sound, Music, Ambient
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
−
|subtitles                = false
+
|subtitles                = n/a
−
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = No voiced dialogue
−
|closed captions          = false
+
|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = na
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = na
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
  |fan      =  
+
}}
−
  |fan notes =  
+
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
  |notes     = Non-Latin text is not displayed in the stylized font.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = na
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = na
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
|fan      =
 
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = na
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = na
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
|fan      =
 
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = na
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = na
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Fan translation. [https://synctam.blogspot.com/2017/05/terraria_20.html Download here.]
 +
|fan    = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
  |fan       =  
+
}}
−
  |fan notes =  
+
{{L10n/switch
 +
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Non-Latin text is not displayed in the stylized font. Numerous other issues have been reported by users.
 +
|ref       = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.terraria.org/index.php?threads/russian-translation-mistakes-and-bugs.56692/|title=Russian translation mistakes and bugs|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [http://landk.ru/russifiers/terraria Fan translation by «L&K (Livan и Kiro)»]. Addresses issues with translation and fonts.
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = na
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = na
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
−
|fan      =
 
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 8
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
 +
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
−
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 255
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play modes      =  
 +
|lan play notes      = 8 max through Terraria.exe, 255 if using a dedicated server
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
−
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 8
 +
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          =
 
−
|local co-op players  =
 
−
|local co-op notes    =
 
−
|lan co-op            = true
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        = true
 
−
|online co-op players =
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
−
|self-hosting notes = For dedicated use <code>TerrariaServer.exe</code>.
+
|self-hosting notes = For dedicated server use, run the standalone command-line binary <code>TerrariaServer.bin_x86_64</code> (64 bit, Linux and MacOS; _x86 for 32 bit) or <code>TerrariaServer.exe</code> (Windows) located in the root directory of the installation folder.
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
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{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 7777
 
|tcp  = 7777
−
|udp  = 7777
+
|udp  =  
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===German version===
 +
{{ii}} The German (Steam) version of Terraria currently has lots of bugs and crashes (for example, social slot items); the only fix is to set the language to English.{{cn|date=May 2016}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
{{ii}} The Official Terraria Website has various Issues and Fixes on their [http://www.terraria.org/issues.html Issues Page].
+
===Game running slowly/low frame rate===
−
{{ii}} If you're unable to find a fix there (or here), you can check the [http://www.terraria.org/issues.html Official Support Forum] for help.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change Frame Skip and Lighting Settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
 
+
This usually happens when the game is running on an older PC. In Settings, make sure Frame Skip is set to "On" and Lighting is set to "Retro". This should increase performance.
−
===Playing on OS X===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Mac Wrapper}}
 
−
Using the [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/terraria-mac-wrapper.15236/ Mac Wrapper] posted on the Official Terraria Forums by user [http://www.terrariaonline.com/members/espes.21905/ espes], you can play Terraria on a Mac.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===Playing on Linux===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Monogame}}
 
−
Terraria is not officially released on Linux, however an [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/wip-monogame-terraria-terraria-for-linux.72997/ unofficial MonoGame port] can be used to play the game natively.  
 
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=OS X and Linux versions, update FNA to newer version|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
The OS X and Linux versions of the game use older versions of FNA. Updating to a newer version makes the game faster.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/want-to-make-terraria-on-linux-faster-fna-creator-ethan-lee-has-a-script-to-help-with-that.7299|title=Want to make Terraria on Linux faster? FNA creator Ethan Lee has a script to help with that|date=May 2023}}</ref> [https://gist.github.com/flibitijibibo/f06e3f60eb66e5462da824e490229591 Copy and run a script to update FNA].
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Wine}}
 
−
Alternatively, the game also works under [[Wine]] with some tweaking.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===Game running slowly/low framerate===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Change Frame Skip and Lighting Settings}}
 
−
This usually happens when the game is running on an older PC. In Settings make sure Frame Skip is set to "On" and Lighting is set to "Retro". This should increase performance.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game will not start===
 
===Game will not start===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=You may be missing required components|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|You may be missing required components}}
 
 
Download and install the following:
 
Download and install the following:
  
−
* [http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=23714 Microsoft XNA]  
+
* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23714 Microsoft XNA]  
 
* [http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-csharp-express Visual C# 2010 Express]
 
* [http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-csharp-express Visual C# 2010 Express]
  
 
This should fix the problem.
 
This should fix the problem.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Steam Overlay doesn't work===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-gameoverlayinject</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} '''Make sure''' to install .NET 4 before installing XNA 4. If that does not solve the issue, try uninstalling both of these and installing a clean copy of both.
 
{{ii}} '''Make sure''' to install .NET 4 before installing XNA 4. If that does not solve the issue, try uninstalling both of these and installing a clean copy of both.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Download them from their official websites|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Download them from their official websites}}
 
 
If you're having issues downloading either XNA or .NET try to install the files manually via their websites:
 
If you're having issues downloading either XNA or .NET try to install the files manually via their websites:
  
−
* [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 Microsoft .NET 4 Download]
+
* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 Microsoft .NET 4 Download]
−
* [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20914 Microsoft XNA 4 Download]
+
* [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20914 Microsoft XNA 4 Download]
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
===German version===
 
−
The German (Steam) version of Terraria has currently lots of bugs and crashes (for example social slot items), the only fix is to set the language to English.
 
  
 
===Teleporting mob lag in multiplayer===
 
===Teleporting mob lag in multiplayer===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS to 30|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619071051/http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/slow-mp-mp-desync-fix.4071/|title=Slow MP/MP Desync Fix - Forums - Terraria Online|date=2017-01-23}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Limit FPS to 30}}
+
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
−
This can happen even on high-end systems, real cause is unknown but it can be fixed by limiting the FPS to 30. The [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/mob-teleporting-lag-in-multiplayer-no-more-hopefully.4068/ Terraria Forums] have a working fix for this that does things automatically.
 
−
 
 
−
{{ii}} [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/slow-mp-mp-desync-fix.4071/ Alternative link to the fix]
 
−
 
 
−
There are extra steps to fixing this on the Steam version:
 
−
# Navigate to your terraria folder
 
−
# Create a new text file called '''steam_appid.txt''' (NOTE: Make sure the file is called steam_appid.txt, NOT steam_appid.txt.'''txt''')
 
−
# Open it and paste the appid for Terraria ((105600)) into the file
 
−
# Save and your fix should work
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Graphics Cards Issues===
 
===Graphics Cards Issues===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Make sure you have the most recent updates to your system|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Make sure you have the most recent updates to your system}}
 
 
Check to make sure you have the most recent updates to your graphics card. You can do this through Steam (in Windows) by pressing (in the top right corner) 'Steam' > 'Check for Video Driver Updates...'.
 
Check to make sure you have the most recent updates to your graphics card. You can do this through Steam (in Windows) by pressing (in the top right corner) 'Steam' > 'Check for Video Driver Updates...'.
  
−
Also check to make sure you have the most recent version of [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109 DirectX].
+
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Also check to make sure you have the most recent version of [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX].
 +
{{ii}} You should also check the list of [http://www.xnawiki.com/index.php?title=Graphics_card_compatibility XNA's Officially Supported Graphics Cards] (XNA is the engine Terraria runs on) for your graphics card.
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
−
{{ii}} You should also check the list of [http://www.xnawiki.com/index.php?title=Graphics_card_compatibility XNA's Officially Supported Graphics Cards] (XNA is the engine Terraria runs in) for your graphics card.
 
  
 
===Control Configuration Issues (non-Steam)===
 
===Control Configuration Issues (non-Steam)===
−
{{ii}} Some users are reporting that they have blanked all their controls and are unable to set them again
+
{{ii}} Some users are reporting that they have blanked all their controls and are unable to set them again.
  
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete config.dat|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete config.dat}}
+
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
−
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Terraria</code>
+
# Delete <code>config.dat</code>.
−
Delete <code>config.dat</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Hosting Issues===
 
===Hosting Issues===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Firewall/Network Access|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Firewall/Network Access}}
 
 
Make sure your Firewall is off or that it allows Terraria Network Access. View this [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/guide-getting-multiplayer-working-1-0-3.22063/ forum thread] to get information on giving Terraria Network Access.
 
Make sure your Firewall is off or that it allows Terraria Network Access. View this [http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/guide-getting-multiplayer-working-1-0-3.22063/ forum thread] to get information on giving Terraria Network Access.
 
}}
 
}}
−
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Port forwarding|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
Look up port forwarding if you are trying to host behind a router. }}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Use Hamachi}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Hamachi|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
If all else fails, you can use the third party program [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi]. This allows you to more simply host a server without having to forward your ports.
+
If all else fails, you can use the third party program [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi]. This allows you to simply host a server without having to forward your ports.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game Crashes Immediately / Does Not Start===
 
===Game Crashes Immediately / Does Not Start===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as an administrator|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as administrator}}
+
Try launching again, and make sure you have set both Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as an administrator (Windows Vista and Windows 7).
−
Try launching again, and make sure you have set both Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as administrator (Windows Vista and Windows 7).
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===Can't change to Fullscreen via Settings===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Alt + Enter}}
 
−
Pressing 'Alt' and 'Enter' at the same time toggles between Windowed Mode and Fullscreen mode.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game has reverted to an older version (Steam)===
 
===Game has reverted to an older version (Steam)===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Verify your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Verify your Game Cache}}
+
To force the game to update itself, you must Verify the Integrity of your Game Cache:
−
To force the game to update itself you must Verify the Integrity of your Game Cache:
 
  
 
#Right click Terraria in your Steam Games Library and select 'Properties'
 
#Right click Terraria in your Steam Games Library and select 'Properties'
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#Select 'Verify Integrity of Game Cache'
 
#Select 'Verify Integrity of Game Cache'
  
−
This will make sure all of your game files are up to date and automatically replace any damaged files.
+
This will make sure all of your game files are up to date and automatically replace any damaged ones.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Switching to Cloud save and then back makes you lose discovery/map data/explored regions===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 +
 
 +
This is a temporary issue with the game that will get fixed, but until then, this is what you need to know:
 +
 
 +
Switching to Cloud save takes the files off your computer, from <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Terraria\</code> Aside from your .plr player file, which keeps character information, what we're interested in are the .map files. For various reasons, what can happen is that the file that gets downloaded back either has one extra period before the extension, say 11111..map instead of 11111.map, or doesn't get downloaded at all. If it has extra periods, remove them and keep the extension. If you don't see the extension, then just remove all the extra periods at the end of it.
 +
 
 +
If you don't have your map data files there, try looking in your Steam cloud temporary folder, which can be found at <code>{{p|Steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\105600\remote</code> It should be there. If it ain't there or in your My Documents location, download any file recovery software (I have had luck with Recuva) and point it to the Steam cloud temporary location. With luck, it's recoverable. (This can happen when no valid files are present in the Documents location, so go to cloud, local, then cloud.) If you have more than one set of files, go for the most recent set (the one with more periods or the last modified date is the latest) and remember that each is saved per world your character has visited.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Invisible mouse pointer on Linux===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Xbox driver|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/105600/discussions/0/1327844097133689882/|title=Lost mouse pointer - Steam|date=2017-11-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
 
 +
The issue is caused by the game detecting a running Xbox driver, used to enable the Xbox gamepad, and switching to controller mode. It is not necessary to have a controller currently attached for this to happen. To fix this, stop the Xbox driver:<br />
 +
<code>sudo service xboxdrv stop</code><br />
 +
Upon the next game start, the hints for controller buttons will be hidden and the mouse will be visible.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Can't use the hotbar on non-QWERTY layouts on Linux===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Configure FNA|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.terraria.org/index.php?threads/linux-unable-to-bind-1-9-keys-in-azerty-keyboard.61177/#post-1519412|title=Unable to bind 1-9 keys in AZERTY keyboard - Terraria Community Forums"|date=2020-05-19}}</ref>|fix=
 +
 
 +
Edit <code>{{p|Steam}}/steamapps/common/Terraria/Terraria</code> to set the <code>FNA_KEYBOARD_USE_SCANCODES</code> environment variable to <code>1</code>.<br />
 +
The last two lines of the file should look like this:
 +
 
 +
<nowiki>
 +
export FNA_KEYBOARD_USE_SCANCODES=1
 +
./${BASENAME}.bin.${ext} $@</nowiki>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = 3.0
 +
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|vulkan versions        = hackable
 +
|vulkan notes          = FNA builds only. Use {{code|/gldevice:Vulkan}} [[Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 2.0
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
====Convert normal version of Terraria into the Collector's Edition====
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Modify registry|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=684333881 How to make Terraria into Terraria Collectors Edition. (Windows, Linux, Mac) :: Steam]</ref>|fix=
 +
1. Windows
 +
 
 +
# Open '''Registry Editor''' (can be done by typing <code>regedit</code> into '''Start Menu's search bar''' and '''pressing Enter/Return''').
 +
# Go to <code>{{P|hkcu}}\Software\Terraria</code>.
 +
# Create a new <code>String Value</code> (right click on a blank field).
 +
# Change it's name to <code>Bunny</code> and value to <code>1</code>.
 +
# Close the '''Registry Editor'''.
 +
 
 +
2. MacOS/Linux
 +
 
 +
# Open a text editor
 +
# go to ~/.mono/registry/CurrentUser/software/terraria/
 +
# Make a file named <code>values.xml</code> and paste <code><values><value name="Bunny" type="string">1</value></values></code>
 +
# save and exit
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
−
|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista, 7
+
 
−
|recOS    =
+
|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista
−
|minCPU  = 1.6 GHz Dual-core
+
|minCPU  = 1.6 GHz
−
|recCPU  =
 
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
−
|recRAM  =
 
 
|minHD    = 200 MB
 
|minHD    = 200 MB
−
|minSM = 1.1
 
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minSM    = 1.1
 +
 +
|recOS    = 7, 8, 8.1, 10
 +
|recCPU  = 3.0 GHz Dual Core
 +
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|recSM    = 2.0
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 +
|minOS    = 10.9.5
 +
|minCPU  = Intel 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 2.5 GB
 +
|minHD    = 200 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minOGL  = 3.0
 +
 +
|recOS    = 10.10
 +
|recCPU  = 3.0 GHz Dual Core
 +
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
−
|recVRAM  =  
+
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
 +
|minOS    = Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
 +
|minCPU  = 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 2.5 GB
 +
|minHD    = 200 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|minOGL  = 3.0
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = 3.0 GHz Dual Core
 +
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 22:29, 28 December 2023

Terraria
Terraria cover
Developers
Re-Logic
Engines
Windows XNA
OS X, Linux FNA
Release dates
Windows May 16, 2011[1]
macOS (OS X) August 10, 2015[2]
Linux August 10, 2015[2]
Reception
Metacritic 83
OpenCritic 79
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Platform, Survival, Sandbox, Open world
Art styles Pixel art
Themes Fantasy
Series Terraria
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Terraria
Terraria 2011
Terraria 2 TBA

Terraria is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling action, platform, survival, sandbox and open world game in the Terraria series.

General information

Official Terraria forums
Official Terraria Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Collector's Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.co.uk (unavailable)
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 Retail Collector's Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Terraria\config.json
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Terraria\input profiles.json
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Terraria/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Terraria/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Terraria\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Terraria/
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/Terraria/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use RTResolution.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Forces a higher zoom level. You can hack the executable as a workaround. Alternatively, install Better Zoom to gain the ability to zoom out past the cap.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Change it in the settings or toggle it with Alt+↵ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Game logic is capped at 60 FPS. Install High FPS Support to change FPS limit and remove limitation.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
No actively controlled camera.
Mouse sensitivity
No actively controlled camera.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
No actively controlled camera.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Fully customizable, plus many presets.
Controller sensitivity
Can set deadzones; the game uses a cursor, so sensitivity is unneeded.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Can invert the X and Y axes on both thumbsticks.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
DualShock Controllers use the DualShock Prompts Mod and Switch Controllers use the Nintendo Switch Prompts Mod.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Changes button prompts by occasion
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official Steam Controller bindings only
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

  • In-game keyboard/mouse keybinding settings.

  • In-game controller keybinding settings.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.
In-game language settings.
In-game language settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound, Music, Ambient
Surround sound
Subtitles
No voiced dialogue
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Non-Latin text is not displayed in the stylized font.
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Fan translation. Download here.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Non-Latin text is not displayed in the stylized font. Numerous other issues have been reported by users.[3]
Russian
Fan translation by «L&K (Livan и Kiro)». Addresses issues with translation and fonts.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
8 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
255 8 max through Terraria.exe, 255 if using a dedicated server
Online play
8

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
For dedicated server use, run the standalone command-line binary TerrariaServer.bin_x86_64 (64 bit, Linux and MacOS; _x86 for 32 bit) or TerrariaServer.exe (Windows) located in the root directory of the installation folder.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 7777
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues unresolved

German version

The German (Steam) version of Terraria currently has lots of bugs and crashes (for example, social slot items); the only fix is to set the language to English.[citation needed]

Issues fixed

Game running slowly/low frame rate

Change Frame Skip and Lighting Settings[citation needed]

This usually happens when the game is running on an older PC. In Settings, make sure Frame Skip is set to "On" and Lighting is set to "Retro". This should increase performance.

OS X and Linux versions, update FNA to newer version[citation needed]

The OS X and Linux versions of the game use older versions of FNA. Updating to a newer version makes the game faster.[4] Copy and run a script to update FNA.

Game will not start

You may be missing required components[citation needed]

Download and install the following:

This should fix the problem.

Steam Overlay doesn't work

Use the -gameoverlayinject command line argument

XNA/.NET Installation Issues

Make sure to install .NET 4 before installing XNA 4. If that does not solve the issue, try uninstalling both of these and installing a clean copy of both.
Download them from their official websites[citation needed]

If you're having issues downloading either XNA or .NET try to install the files manually via their websites:

Teleporting mob lag in multiplayer

Limit FPS to 30[5]

Graphics Cards Issues

Make sure you have the most recent updates to your system[citation needed]

Check to make sure you have the most recent updates to your graphics card. You can do this through Steam (in Windows) by pressing (in the top right corner) 'Steam' > 'Check for Video Driver Updates...'.

Notes

Also check to make sure you have the most recent version of DirectX.
You should also check the list of XNA's Officially Supported Graphics Cards (XNA is the engine Terraria runs on) for your graphics card.

Control Configuration Issues (non-Steam)

Some users are reporting that they have blanked all their controls and are unable to set them again.
Delete config.dat[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Delete config.dat.

Hosting Issues

Firewall/Network Access[citation needed]

Make sure your Firewall is off or that it allows Terraria Network Access. View this forum thread to get information on giving Terraria Network Access.

Port forwarding[citation needed]

Look up port forwarding if you are trying to host behind a router.

Use Hamachi[citation needed]

If all else fails, you can use the third party program Hamachi. This allows you to simply host a server without having to forward your ports.

Game Crashes Immediately / Does Not Start

Set Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as an administrator[citation needed]

Try launching again, and make sure you have set both Steam and Terraria.exe to launch as an administrator (Windows Vista and Windows 7).

Game has reverted to an older version (Steam)

Verify your Game Cache[citation needed]

To force the game to update itself, you must Verify the Integrity of your Game Cache:

  1. Right click Terraria in your Steam Games Library and select 'Properties'
  2. In the new pop-up window, go to the 'Local Files' Tab
  3. Select 'Verify Integrity of Game Cache'

This will make sure all of your game files are up to date and automatically replace any damaged ones.

Switching to Cloud save and then back makes you lose discovery/map data/explored regions

Fix[citation needed]

This is a temporary issue with the game that will get fixed, but until then, this is what you need to know:

Switching to Cloud save takes the files off your computer, from %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Terraria\ Aside from your .plr player file, which keeps character information, what we're interested in are the .map files. For various reasons, what can happen is that the file that gets downloaded back either has one extra period before the extension, say 11111..map instead of 11111.map, or doesn't get downloaded at all. If it has extra periods, remove them and keep the extension. If you don't see the extension, then just remove all the extra periods at the end of it.

If you don't have your map data files there, try looking in your Steam cloud temporary folder, which can be found at <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\105600\remote It should be there. If it ain't there or in your My Documents location, download any file recovery software (I have had luck with Recuva) and point it to the Steam cloud temporary location. With luck, it's recoverable. (This can happen when no valid files are present in the Documents location, so go to cloud, local, then cloud.) If you have more than one set of files, go for the most recent set (the one with more periods or the last modified date is the latest) and remember that each is saved per world your character has visited.

Invisible mouse pointer on Linux

Disable Xbox driver[6]

The issue is caused by the game detecting a running Xbox driver, used to enable the Xbox gamepad, and switching to controller mode. It is not necessary to have a controller currently attached for this to happen. To fix this, stop the Xbox driver:
sudo service xboxdrv stop
Upon the next game start, the hints for controller buttons will be hidden and the mouse will be visible.

Can't use the hotbar on non-QWERTY layouts on Linux

Configure FNA[7]

Edit <Steam-folder>/steamapps/common/Terraria/Terraria to set the FNA_KEYBOARD_USE_SCANCODES environment variable to 1.
The last two lines of the file should look like this: 

export FNA_KEYBOARD_USE_SCANCODES=1
./${BASENAME}.bin.${ext} $@

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 3.0 OS X and Linux only.
Vulkan
FNA builds only. Use /gldevice:Vulkan command line argument.
Shader Model support 2.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Convert normal version of Terraria into the Collector's Edition

Modify registry[8]

1. Windows

  1. Open Registry Editor (can be done by typing regedit into Start Menu's search bar and pressing Enter/Return).
  2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Terraria.
  3. Create a new String Value (right click on a blank field).
  4. Change it's name to Bunny and value to 1.
  5. Close the Registry Editor.

2. MacOS/Linux

  1. Open a text editor
  2. go to ~/.mono/registry/CurrentUser/software/terraria/
  3. Make a file named values.xml and paste <values><value name="Bunny" type="string">1</value></values>
  4. save and exit

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3, Vista 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz 3.0 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 1.1 support		 256 MB of VRAM
Shader model 2.0 support
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.9.5 10.10
Processor (CPU) Intel 2.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2.5 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 3.0 compatible 		256 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz 3.0 GHz Dual Core
System memory (RAM) 2.5 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 200 MB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 3.0 compatible 		256 MB of VRAM


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