Terraria has finally confirmed the 1.4.5 update release date

TerrariaThe long-awaited 1.4.5 update finally has an official release date of Tuesday, January 27, 2026. TerrariaThe 1.4.5 update was originally announced all the way back in November 2022 and originally had a release window of 2023. After more than three years of waiting, there are only a few weeks left before fans can get their hands on it. Terraria 1.4.5.

Although fans have never had to wait this long before, the 1.4.5 update is the latest in a very long line. Terraria Updates. After its release in 2011, Terraria Continued to receive regular content updates until May 2020 and the launch of the 'Journey's End' update (1.4.0). As the title suggests, Terraria1.4.0 update was intended to be its last, but just five months later developer Re-Logic delivered another major content drop titled 'Rounding Out the Journey'. Three more major updates followed Terraria Between October 2020 and September 2022, each is mentioned semi-jokingly Terrariaof “Final Update” by fans and some developers. It is also said for TerrariaUpcoming update to 1.4.5.

related to

Best games if you like 3D Terraria

Terraria is a great game, but its 2D art style can be limiting. Here are some similar 3D games that you can check out.

The Terraria 1.4.5 update launches on January 27, 2026

Terraria's 1.4.5 update may be closer than you think

Confirmed via a Steam News Hub post from Re-Logic, TerrariaThe 1.4.5 update will be officially released on January 27, 2026. As a long time Terraria As fans will know, this 1.4.5 update has been delayed several times since it was announced in November 2022, with the latest one coming late last year. in TerrariaIn an October 2025 'State of the Game' community post, developer Re-Logic confirmed that the 1.4.5 update would likely launch between December 2025 and January 2026. In next month's State of the Game post it was confirmed that January would be the more likely release window.

in TerrariaIn a December 2025 State of the Game post, Re-Logic shed some more light on this most recent 1.4.5 delay. Essentially, it came down to getting submissions of updates approved by all the necessary parties. Although Re-Logic submitted the 1.4.5 builds for testing until December, especially during the holiday season, consoles take time to be reviewed by first-parties and global partners. Likewise, Re-Logic didn't want to rush a late December release Terraria As of 1.4.5 the developer didn't want to crunch their team to work during Christmas week and fix any issues that could potentially result after the launch of 1.4.5.

New features confirmed for Terraria's 1.4.5 update

That all said, Re-Logic confirmed TerrariaThe 1.4.5 update was nearing the content-complete stage in September 2025, and depending on the time of submission, all the new features included in the update may be locked by the end of November 2025. And with the update having been in development for more than three years, fans are expecting plenty of new content for January 27. Here are some of the biggest features. TerrariaUpdate to 1.4.5:

Palworld x Terraria crossover
Dead Cell x Terraria crossover
A new weapon
new armor
New mounts
New pictures (created by members of Terraria community)
New pets
New vanity accessories
Player-controlled RC car
New unit variants
Seed menu
New Secret World Seed
New weather effects and mechanics
New shaders
Localization for Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Updated sprites
Deep character customization
UI improvements
Smart cursor improvements
Improved NPC behavior and habitat
Updated crafting features
Mobile touch control improvements
New animations

In just a few short months, Terraria 15 years old, and the 1.4.5 update is shaping up to be an incredible celebration of the beloved sandbox crafting game. on top of that, Terraria There's also an official board game to be released this year, likely with a wealth of celebratory anniversary merch.