Is Terraria Crossplay?

Yes, Terraria supports crossplay, but only partially.

Partial Crossplay Support
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Quick Answer: Does Terraria have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

Partially — Terraria supports limited crossplay, so only some platforms play together. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: As of update 1.4.5 (January 27, 2026), PC and Mobile share dedicated-server crossplay. Consoles remain cross-generation only within their own family, with no console-to-PC play yet — Re-Logic confirmed in May 2026 that wider console crossplay is still in platform certification.
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How to Play Cross-Platform

  1. For Mobile/PC (Unofficial): Host a dedicated server on PC.
  2. Share your local IPv4 address with the mobile player.
  3. Mobile player goes to Multiplayer → Online → Add → Enter the IP and Port (7777).
  4. Note: Console crossplay is planned for the 1.4.5 update.

Platform Compatibility

Terraria is available on the following platforms:

PCMacLinuxXbox 360+PlayStation 3+Nintendo Switch+Mobile
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay Partial Only some platforms play together — see the details below.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op Yes Two players can share one screen locally.

Does Terraria Have Cross-Progression?

No — Terraria does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Terraria Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

Yes — Terraria supports split screen / couch co-op, so players can share one screen on supported platforms.

Terraria supports local split-screen co-op on consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) for up to 4 players. PC and Mobile do not support split-screen.

Technical Details

How Terraria Online Play Works

Terraria multiplayer varies by platform. PC can host servers or use Steam. Mobile can connect to PC via IP addresses (unofficial). Current-gen consoles (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) can play together within their platform families. Older consoles (PS3, Xbox 360) are isolated.

Terraria Solo & Offline Play

Terraria fully supports offline single-player gameplay. You can create and explore worlds without an internet connection on all platforms.

Known Issues & Limitations

Official crossplay between PC and consoles is not fully implemented. The 1.4.5 update is expected to add more crossplay support, but no release date has been announced. Mobile-PC crossplay is unofficial and requires manual server setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can PC and console players play Terraria together?

Not officially. PC and console versions are on different update schedules and lack native crossplay. Mobile can sometimes connect to PC via IP, but this is unofficial.

Can PlayStation and Xbox players play together?

No, PlayStation and Xbox players cannot play together. Each console family is separate.

When will Terraria get full crossplay?

The 1.4.5 update is planned to add more crossplay features, but Re-Logic has not announced a specific release date.