Terraria's 'Small' Balance Patch Turns Into Another Major Update

Key Takeaways

• Re-Logic's balance patch 1.4.5.7 has grown into a substantial update with new features and items
• New additions include a portable fire sentry and an ammo randomizer system
• The developer has committed to at least one more major update (1.4.6) plus crossplay support

Re-Logic has a reputation for making "final" updates that are never final. Now it turns out the developer is equally incapable of making small updates. What started as a straightforward balance patch for Terraria has grown into something far more substantial.

Patch 1.4.5.7 was supposed to tweak some numbers. Adjust damage values here, buff underused items there. Instead, Re-Logic is adding new features, new items, and rethinking core game mechanics. The studio explained the situation in its latest State of the Game blog.

“Addressing balance means rethinking some core aspects around how things function—or expanding upon what is already there in new ways.”

— Ted 'Loki' Murphy, Head of Business Strategy at Re-Logic

New Features Coming in 1.4.5.7

Re-Logic teased several new additions in the blog post. The first is a portable sentry that blasts enemies with fire. This addresses a longstanding request from Summoner-class players who wanted movable sentries for more flexible combat strategies.

The second teased feature is an ammo randomizer. The developer did not elaborate on exactly how this works, but called both items "a nice representation of this dynamic" between balance changes and new features.

Re-Logic made clear these represent just a slice of what is coming. "This is not just about adjusting a few numbers here and there," the studio wrote.

Combat Frustrations Getting Fixed

Beyond new items, Re-Logic is tackling player complaints about combat. Last month, the studio promised tools for handling "frustrations" like invisible hitboxes and issues with boss attacks. Some underperforming weapons will also get buffs to make them more viable.

The studio also teased a new minion that resembles a walking turnip. That is a lot of content for what was marketed as a balance patch.

The 'Final Update' That Never Ends

Terraria launched in 2011. For 15 years, Re-Logic has been declaring updates "final" and then returning with more content. The 1.4.5 "Bigger and Boulder" update arrived in January after three years of development. It was supposed to close the book on Terraria.

Instead, Re-Logic has committed to at least one more major update, version 1.4.6, plus subsequent smaller patches. The door remains open for even more content after that.

Separately, crossplay is coming to Terraria. This will let players on different platforms play together, potentially adding years of life to a game that refuses to stop growing.

Community Response

Terraria's community has embraced the joke at this point. On the r/Terraria subreddit, fans note they expect Re-Logic to be adding features for another decade. The "final update" meme has become part of the game's identity.

Discussion around 1.4.5.7 centers on the movable sentries. Summoner-class players have requested this quality-of-life feature for years. The prospect of finally getting it has generated significant excitement.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Terraria patch 1.4.5.7 release?

Re-Logic has not announced a specific release date for patch 1.4.5.7. The studio is still developing the update and sharing previews through its State of the Game blog.

What new items are coming to Terraria in 1.4.5.7?

Confirmed new items include a portable fire sentry, an ammo randomizer, and a walking turnip minion. Re-Logic has hinted at additional features not yet revealed.

Is Terraria getting crossplay?

Yes. Re-Logic has confirmed crossplay is coming to Terraria, though a specific timeline has not been announced. This will allow players on different platforms to play together.

Will there be more Terraria updates after 1.4.5.7?

Yes. Re-Logic has committed to at least one more major update (version 1.4.6) plus subsequent smaller patches. The studio has left the door open for additional content beyond that.

Source: PCGamer latest