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Terraria Hits 70M Sales at 15th Anniversary

Terraria has sold over 70 million copies as it turns 15. Re-Logic confirms crossplay is coming and that updates will continue beyond version 1.4.6.

Terraria Hits 70M Sales at 15th Anniversary
TL;DR — Key Points
  • Terraria has surpassed 70 million copies sold across PC, console, and mobile platforms in its 15-year history.
  • Re-Logic has confirmed crossplay is arriving soon and that development will continue beyond the upcoming 1.4.6 update.
  • A 15th anniversary collector's edition box set and a retrospective design book are both in the works, with preorders opening in June.

How Many Copies Has Terraria Sold and What Is Re-Logic Celebrating?

Terraria has now sold over 70 million copies worldwide, Re-Logic announced on May 16, 2026, as the game celebrated its 15th anniversary. The milestone breaks down to 39.6 million units on PC, 10.7 million on console, and 19.7 million on mobile — a testament to the game's enduring reach across every platform it has touched.

As reported by PC Gamer, the average Terraria player on PC has spent 101 hours and 18 minutes in-game over the past 15 years. Re-Logic also noted a peak of 1.4 million players in a single day, with an average of 461,000 daily active players over the past year — extraordinary numbers for an indie title launched in 2011.

The 15th anniversary is also the occasion for a direct message from Re-Logic to its community: the days of "final" updates are over. According to GamesRadar, the studio confirmed that "updates will continue beyond 1.4.6/Crossplay" — a significant shift in how they frame Terraria's future.

Terraria's procedurally generated worlds remain as rich and inventive as ever after 15 years.
Terraria's procedurally generated worlds remain as rich and inventive as ever after 15 years.

Why Is Re-Logic Abandoning the 'Final Update' Promise?

Over the past five years, Re-Logic has released roughly five updates described at the time as definitive or final — most notably Journey's End in 2020. Each time, community enthusiasm eventually pulled the team back in. Now, as GamesRadar notes, the studio appears done with the pretence of closure.

The upcoming 1.4.6 update — whose full details Re-Logic says it will "share when the time is right" — will be accompanied by a long-requested feature: crossplay. As confirmed on PCGamesN, crossplay between platforms has been in development and is now described as arriving "soon", which should dramatically broaden the cooperative and competitive player pool.

This announcement matters beyond Terraria itself. It positions the game — 15 years old, with over 70 million units sold — alongside live-service titles in terms of longevity commitment, while still operating as a buy-once indie game with no subscription or battle pass. That combination is increasingly rare, and the community's reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

Combat and exploration remain core pillars of Terraria's gameplay loop, kept fresh by years of free updates.
Combat and exploration remain core pillars of Terraria's gameplay loop, kept fresh by years of free updates.

What Is Coming for Terraria's 15th Anniversary Celebrations?

Beyond software updates, Re-Logic is marking the occasion with physical merchandise. A special 15th anniversary collector's edition box set is in production, with preorders scheduled to open in early June 2026. Separately, the studio is releasing Terraria Design Works, a retrospective art and design book developed in collaboration with Lost in Cult, tracing the game's visual and mechanical evolution over 15 years.

For players who have not yet tried the game, or those returning after a long break, the timing is ideal. The 1.4.6 update and crossplay will arrive in a game that already has hundreds of hours of content — and Re-Logic's pledge to continue means the investment is unlikely to go stale.

Building elaborate structures is one of Terraria's most popular activities, supported by an enormous library of blocks and furniture.
Building elaborate structures is one of Terraria's most popular activities, supported by an enormous library of blocks and furniture.
Key Takeaway

Terraria's 15th anniversary marks a new era: Re-Logic has officially dropped the 'final update' framing and committed to ongoing development beyond 1.4.6. Watch for the preorder announcement on the collector's edition box set in early June, and expect crossplay details to follow in the coming months.

How many copies has Terraria sold in total?
Terraria has sold over 70 million copies as of May 2026, split across 39.6 million on PC, 10.7 million on console, and 19.7 million on mobile platforms.
Will Terraria get more updates after 1.4.6?
Yes. Re-Logic confirmed on the game's 15th anniversary that development will continue beyond update 1.4.6, officially abandoning the 'final update' framing used in previous announcements.
Is Terraria getting crossplay?
Yes. Re-Logic confirmed crossplay is coming soon alongside the 1.4.6 update, allowing players on different platforms to play together for the first time.
Game Info
Terraria

Terraria

Developer
Re-Logic
Publisher
Re-Logic
Release Date
May 16, 2011
Platforms
PC · PS4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · Mobile
Genres
Action · Sandbox · Adventure
IGDB Rating 82/100
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