Terraria 1.4.5 "Bigger and Boulder" Is Live - Here's What Changed
The wait is finally over. Terraria 1.4.5, officially called "Bigger and Boulder," launched on January 27, 2026, making it one of the most substantial updates the game has received in years. Over three years in the making, this patch focuses on world generation, quality of life, new content, and a much-needed refresh to the overall atmosphere.
World Generation Overhaul
The biggest headline change in the Terraria 1.4.5 update is a complete overhaul of world generation. Terrain is more varied and feels genuinely fresh even for veterans who have dug through hundreds of worlds. New features and structures appear in unexpected places, keeping exploration exciting again.
New Creatures: Cattiva, Foxparks, and Faelings
Three new critters have been introduced to the game. Cattiva and Foxparks appear in the world with adjusted spawn rates, adding character to underground exploration. Foxparks show up at around a 40% ratio compared to Cattiva's 60%, making both rare enough to feel special. Faelings are created by shimmering Party Bunnies. Small additions, but they go a long way toward making the world feel alive.
Secret Seeds - Now With a Toggle Menu
Secret world seeds were already a fan favorite, but 1.4.5 makes them more accessible than ever. There is now a dedicated Secret Seed menu where unlocked seeds can be toggled on and off individually. Each seed also has its own description - though do not expect major spoilers. For players who love replaying with fresh twists, this is a big quality-of-life win.
Bulk Crafting and Smarter Inventory Management
Holding Left Shift now lets you buy and craft items in batches of 10, cutting down on repetitive clicking during large build sessions. Crafting from nearby chests has been improved, quick-stacking works better in multiplayer environments, and several long-standing annoyances have been squashed. If you have ever managed a shared base with friends, you know how much these changes matter.
New Items, Weapons, and Furniture
The Terraria 1.4.5 update brings new furniture sets and decorative items alongside freshly balanced weapons. The Mushroom Staff (improved damage from 5 to 8) and Thunder Zapper (improved from 20 to 24 damage) are new weapon additions. Pine Platforms can now be crafted from Pine Wood. Mannequins can display Minecarts. Toybreaker Bricks add a fun new mechanic to puzzle and build design.
Reworked Storm and Lightning System
The storm lightning system has been completely reworked. Damage is adjusted per difficulty, lightning now strikes less frequently near players during boss fights and fishing sessions, and Pylons no longer attract lightning. Villagers and pets seek shelter during thunderstorms. It is a meaningful atmosphere upgrade that makes the world feel dynamic without being unfairly punishing.
Quality of Life Additions
A strong set of new options rounds out the patch:
- Dash Keybinding (configurable)
- Armor Set Ability Keybinding
- Pause When Unfocused setting (singleplayer keeps running in the background)
- Screen Shake toggle
- Thunder Effects toggle
- Portrait Styles (four display options)
- Classic Crafting Window restored via right-click toggle
- Next/Previous Loadout keybindings
Why You Should Host a Terraria Server Right Now
Terraria has always been better with friends. The 1.4.5 update doubles down on multiplayer with improved crafting, better quick-stacking to shared chests, and a brand new world generation to explore together. A freshly generated 1.4.5 world is the perfect excuse to start a new run with your crew.
Hosting your own dedicated Terraria server means no downtime when one player logs off, no host-connection lag slowing everyone else down, and full control over your world settings. Your friends can drop in at any time, whether you are online or not.
Start your Terraria server at DoomHosting and get your crew into the Bigger and Boulder update today.
