Is Terraria cross-platform? Crossplay guide for Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch & PC - Dexerto

Is Terraria cross-platform? Crossplay guide for Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch & PC

Ava Thompson-Powell
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Terraria is on multiple platforms but you may want to know if it features crossplay support. So, here’s all the information you need about crossplay for the beloved adventure game on mobile, PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.  

One of the most popular sandbox games on the market is Terraria, a title that encourages players to craft and explore until their heart’s content. The game was first released in 2011 and has since been made available on the majority of modern platforms.

You may want to discover all the stunning environments in Terraria alongside your friends and crossplay features can easily allow this to happen but is it supported on every platform?

Here’s everything we know about crossplay features in Terraria.


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An image of a home building in Terraria
Terraria is a survival side scroller that lets you build, hunt, and explore.

Is Terraria cross-platform?

The answer, in short, is yes, Terraria is cross-platform between iOS and Android devices. This is due to the fact that they’re both mobile devices – so there are no restrictions in terms of hardware and optimization between the two.

Is Terraria crossplay across platforms?

While the game is currently playable on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices, aside from mobile devices, players will not be able to play together via crossplay.

If any changes are made regarding Terraria’s crossplay functionality, we will update you right here with new information right here.

An image of a castle in Terraria
Play with other friends in crossplay on mobile to create beautiful, sprawling structures.

How to enable crossplay in Terraria

Crossplay is automatically enabled on Terraria, so if you’re looking to play with friends on Android or iOS, there are no special steps that you need to take to be able to link up with one another.

Players will be able to play with friends on either mobile device automatically by utilizing the ‘Multiplayer‘ option in-game.

Terraria cross-platform play on Xbox & PlayStation

While cross-platform play is unavailable on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, players can play together across different versions of a console. As an example, PS5 users and PS4 players are able to play together in the same way that mobile users are.


So, there you have it – that’s everything you need to know about whether Terraria is cross-platform.

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About The Author

Ava was formerly Dexerto's Evergreen Editor, based in England. With a BA (Hons) in Media and Communications, and a passion for RPGs, The Sims, Pokemon, and Dead by Daylight, she primarily covered tips, guides, and reviews.