The sandbox game Terraria is getting its last update soon, nine years after the release, although it ranks among the most popular games on Steam. We present the game and the content of the update in more detail.
What is Terraria? Basically, you could call Terraria a 2D Minecraft. You explore a large sandbox world, craft your own equipment by mining resources, and can alter the landscape. You dig deep into the earth, explore caves, and fight monsters.
In multiplayer mode, you experience the game with up to 8 players. PvP is even possible.
How popular is the game on Steam? Terraria is currently ranked 14th on the SteamCharts (as of April 16). It had around 43,300 concurrent players in the past 30 days. The peak was 72,280 players.
Terraria is currently as popular on Steam as it hasn’t been since 2015.
Why is Terraria so popular? The sandbox game is particularly popular because it offers so many possibilities and players can express themselves freely.
You can completely let loose, which many players appreciate.
A share in the current success is likely also due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has fueled a general boom on Steam.
Developers release final patch for Terraria
What does the new update bring? Journey’s End is the name of the update, and this title accurately describes what is to come. It is the end of new content for Terraria. No further updates will follow, as the team now wants to focus on new games.
With the update, the game changes significantly. The developers refer to it as a chance to experience Terraria anew. The following innovations will be introduced:
- 800 new items that you can find or craft
- New enemies
- World generation is overhauled
- New biomes to explore
- Revised quality-of-life features
- You can play golf
- Expert mode as a new difficulty level
- Improved weather effects
Terraria is already among the best survival games and will be improved one last time with this update.
When is the update scheduled for release? The release is planned for May 16 for PC. However, the developers explain that this date may change due to the coronavirus crisis.
The developers plan to release the update for the versions of the game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Android and iOS devices as well. A date is not yet available.
What comes next? Terraria has a great mod community that will surely continue to create content even after Journey’s End. You will just have to forgo official updates.
The developers of Terraria have stated that they now want to focus on their next title. What kind of game that will be, the team is not yet discussing.
Terraria is not only successful on Steam but also as a mobile game. It was one of the most successful games on iPhone and iPad in 2019.
