Terraria, a beloved 2D sandbox adventure game, captivates players with its blend of exploration, crafting, and combat. Similar to Minecraft and Stardew Valley, Terraria offers a unique pixelated experience. A key question for many players is whether they can join friends across different platforms. This guide delves into Terraria’s cross-platform capabilities and limitations.
Cross-Play Status
A giant eyeball boss in Terraria.
Unfortunately, Terraria’s cross-platform support is limited. While the game has seen numerous updates and ports since its 2011 release, cross-play is currently only available between iOS and Android devices. This means players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC platforms cannot play together directly. A minor exception exists within console families: PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users can play together, as can Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S users, due to shared game versions.
Cross-Progression Limitations
In addition to the cross-play restrictions, Terraria lacks cross-progression functionality. Your game world remains tied to the platform where it was created. Transferring progress to another system is not currently possible. This means starting a new world on a different device requires beginning from scratch.
Conclusion
While Terraria offers a captivating gaming experience, its cross-platform and cross-progression support is restricted. Only iOS and Android users can enjoy cross-play, while console players are limited to within their respective families. The absence of cross-progression further restricts players’ ability to seamlessly switch between devices. This information is crucial for players hoping to share their Terraria adventures with friends on different platforms.
