This update comes with a Dead Cells collab, with a lot of new features from that game. Among all of the new items there are new hairstyles, new boss music, new zone backgrounds and much more!
Here are all the new things from the trailer
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You can now choose a hurt sounds in character editor.
Also, you can try on some outfits on your character.
Improved housing tool
Dots show the internal of the house and you now can see other markers showing tables, chairs, doors and light sources.
New crafting UI
You can also now craft from nearby chests
Starcrash (NEW ITEM)
New whip, craftable with 20 meteor bars, 10 chains, and 10 stars
Two new items. Details unknown as of now
Phase Blades were reworked
You can throw them now, and they will stay in place and deal damage
NPCs now have portraits in their dialog window
New summoning weapon reforges Worthy, Ruthless, Fabled
Shimmer Watergun (NEW ITEM)
All the “Secret” seeds were added to the menu with a new one: Skyblock
Slime whip (NEW ITEM) - New whip (Details Unknown)
New summon from dead cells (Details Unknown)
Brand new dungeon layout
Killing deck (NEW ITEM)
New weapon from dead cells (Details Unknown)
Barrel launcher (NEW ITEM)
New weapon from dead cells (Details Unknown)
Freeze Bomb (NEW ITEM)
Appear to create a small frozen terrain when coming in contact with water
Rollerblades (New Mount)
Lets you ride the railcart tracks
New transformation (Rat)
Lets you fit through 1 block tunnels
Shimmer Pylon (NEW ITEM)
These are all the new things that were shown in the trailer, we may have missed some, but we covered all the major stuff.
FAQ
When is the new Terraria update coming out?
Dead Cells Terraria Update 1.4.5.
The official release date is January 27, 2026
What does new Terraria Update Include?
New summoning weapons, Shimmer Pylon, and more new items in it.
Is this the last Terraria patch?
The History of "Last" Updates:
To understand the skepticism, you have to look at the track record. The timeline of Terraria’s "completion" is a running joke in the indie community:
1.1 Update: Supposed to be the end? Hardly.
1.3 Update: A massive conclusion? Nope.
1.4 Journey’s End: It was literally titled Journey’s End. The credits rolled. It was over.
1.4.4 Labor of Love: Okay, now it’s over.
So, enjoy the "Final" update when it launches. But don't say your goodbyes just yet. We’ll probably be back here next year discussing the next final update.
Is Terraria Crossplay finally here?
Re-Logic has stated that 1.4.5 is the "Parity Update" - meaning they are ensuring every platform (PC, Console, Mobile) runs the exact same version simultaneously. Once the bugs are squashed from this launch, Crossplay is the very next item on the agenda, likely coming in a "1.4.5.1" or similar post-launch patch.
Wait, I thought the Palworld Terraria update was a separate thing?
It’s all rolled into one. While the community colloquially called the mid-development period the "Palworld Terraria Update" due to the announcements, the actual content (Pal Metal Armor, the Digtoise summon, Foxparks sentry, etc.) is included directly inside update 1.4.5.
You get your Dead Cells content and your Palworld pals in the same download.
Do I need to start a new world?
To see the new world generation features (like the new seed combinations or specific biome tweaks), yes.
However, your old characters can visit these new worlds, and most of the new items (whips, crossover gear) can be obtained in existing worlds.
What are the biggest changes in this update?
New Whips: Summoners are finally getting a more fleshed-out progression.
The Shimmer Water Gun: You can now Shimmer NPCs and items without dragging them to the Aether biome.
Vampire/Wolf Transformations: New mounts that allow for full transformation gameplay.
Menu Overhauls: A massive rework of the seed selection menu (including the ability to mix seed mechanics).
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