Fifteen years. That's the age of Terraria in 2026, and yet Re-Logic's game clearly has no intention of hanging up. The 1.4.5 update, called Bigger & Boulder, arrives with a packed program: we're not talking about a simple patch, but a real transformation that affects both the substance and the form of the game.

Whether you have 2,000 hours on the clock or you're launching your very first game, there's plenty to get excited about. We'll detail it all for you.


A crafting system finally designed for comfort

If you've ever spent ten minutes emptying your chests one by one to find the right ingot, you'll appreciate this change. Now, the crafting system draws directly from the chests around you. No need to manually transfer everything into your inventory: place your crafting stations in the middle of your storage, and let the game do the rest.

The recipes are also much more readable. Gone is the syndrome of "I know this item exists but I can't remember how to make it." The interface guides you better, and this is particularly noticeable when progressing quickly or playing with others.

Item stacking has also been revised. Items with different prefixes no longer create a dozen separate stacks in your bag. It may seem trivial, but in the middle of a farming session, it makes a real difference.

Tip: In multiplayer, group your chests around your crafting stations. With the new nearby resources system, it's a considerable time saver for the whole team.

Skyblock arrives in Terraria

Among the most anticipated additions, the new world seeds offer radically different starts. The most spectacular is inspired by the Skyblock concept: you appear on a floating island with almost nothing, and every block recovered becomes a small victory.

This mode pushes creativity to its maximum. You have to improvise, save, and think about every action. It's an ideal playground for those who find classic games too straightforward.

The world creation menu has also gained flexibility. You can combine more parameters to generate custom worlds, whether you're more of a builder, explorer, or extreme challenge enthusiast.

Warning: Skyblock is clearly not meant for a first discovery of the game. Save it for a challenge run, you'll enjoy it much more with a bit of experience.

Hundreds of new items and enemies

Bigger & Boulder lives up to its name in terms of content. Several hundred items are added to the game's already gargantuan catalog: weapons, pieces of equipment, decorations, and a whole bunch of cosmetic elements to customize your character.

The bestiary is also enriched with new creatures and new variants. Some interact differently with their environment, making exploration less routine — even in biomes we thought we knew by heart.

Theorycraft and min-maxing enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them busy for a good while. And for builders, it's a shipment of new blocks and furniture to integrate into their projects.


Crossovers that truly integrate into the game

Collaborations with other licenses are not just simple visual nods. The partnership with Dead Cells introduces weapons that fit the fast-paced gameplay of Terraria, while the collaboration with Palworld brings original content that naturally fits into the game's universe.

The balancing has been designed so that these additions do not render anything else obsolete. We gain new gameplay options without breaking the existing progression. It's also, in a way, a beautiful showcase of what Terraria represents in the independent video game culture.

Note: Crossover items integrate into the normal progression. No feeling of an incoherent "patchwork," everything remains fluid.

Technical improvements that are not seen, but felt

Beyond the major content additions, this version refines many details. Some interfaces have been redesigned to be clearer, NPC management is more intuitive, and several visual tools facilitate construction.

On the multiplayer side, specific optimizations improve the stability of long sessions. Fewer bugs, fewer micro-freezes, and more reliable synchronization between players. These are the little things that make a co-op evening go well... or not.

Bug fixes also accompany the update, as with every major version.


Updating your Terraria server to 1.4.5

To play Bigger & Boulder on your dedicated server, a manual update is required. Go to your Terraria server settings and initiate a reinstallation to apply the latest version.

Remember to back up your worlds before any manipulation, especially if you're playing multiplayer. Once the reinstallation is complete, a simple restart is enough to activate the update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a paid DLC or a free update?

It's a free update. Bigger & Boulder is a major patch that adds a lot of content and modernizes several game systems, without any additional cost.

Does the Skyblock mode fundamentally change the way you play?

Completely. With almost non-existent resources at the start, every decision has an impact. Progression is slower, more thoughtful, and much more demanding than in a normal world.

Do the crossovers break the game's balance?

No. The items from the collaborations offer new possibilities without making the rest of the content less relevant. The overall balance remains coherent.

In summary

Terraria 1.4.5 Bigger & Boulder is much more than a simple anniversary patch. Re-Logic delivers an update that touches on everything: gameplay comfort, content, mechanics, and technical aspects. Whether you're returning after a long break or have been running through the game for years, there's plenty to renew the experience.