Terraria Hits 70 Million Sales, Average Playtime Tops 100 Hours

Key Takeaways

• Terraria has sold 70 million copies total, with 39.6 million on PC alone
• Average PC player playtime is 101 hours and 18 minutes
• Crossplay is coming soon, with more updates planned beyond version 1.4.6

Terraria just hit a sales milestone that puts it ahead of blockbusters like The Witcher 3. Developer Re-Logic announced in a blog post that the 15-year-old sandbox survival game has sold 70 million copies across all platforms.

But the sales figure isn't the most striking number. Re-Logic revealed that the average PC player has logged 101 hours and 18 minutes in the game. For context, most players never finish the RPGs they buy. Getting players to stick around for triple-digit hours in a game from 2011 says something about staying power.

PC Dominates the Player Base

Of those 70 million copies, PC accounts for 39.6 million. That's more than half the total sales on a single platform. Steam's tModLoader, which lets players install mods, has been downloaded 12.3 million times. The modding community has clearly helped extend the game's lifespan.

The game currently sits at over 35,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to SteamDB. For a game that launched during the Obama administration, that's not nostalgia traffic. That's an active player base.

No More 'Final Update' Promises

Re-Logic has repeatedly called various updates "final" over the years. Each time, the team eventually came back with more content. The blog post suggests they've given up on that framing entirely.

“Well, for now we are comfortable confirming that crossplay is on deck soon... and that Terraria Updates will continue beyond 1.4.6/crossplay. How that will work and what those entail will be shared as we go along.”

— Re-Logic blog post

Crossplay has been a long-requested feature. The confirmation that it's "on deck soon" means PC, console, and mobile players should eventually be able to play together. The phrasing leaves room for a phased rollout rather than a single launch.

The Low-Spec Advantage

Part of Terraria's longevity comes from accessibility. The game runs on practically anything with a screen. While new survival games chase photorealism and struggle to optimize for mid-range hardware, Terraria's 2D pixel art means a ten-year-old laptop can handle it fine.

The game has also stayed relevant through crossovers. Recent collaborations include Palworld, adding content that brings in players from other communities. Each crossover functions as a mini-marketing campaign without the marketing budget.

What Keeps Players Coming Back

Terraria sits in an unusual spot in the market. It launched before the survival game genre exploded with titles like Rust, Valheim, and Ark. It predates the early access model that now dominates the category. Yet it keeps growing while many newer competitors have shut down servers or gone into maintenance mode.

PC Gamer's Luke Winkie called it "one of the best adventures out there" in his 2018 re-review, scoring it 83%. That review came out when the game was already seven years old. Each major update since has added enough content to warrant another look.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many copies has Terraria sold in total?

Terraria has sold 70 million copies across all platforms. PC leads with 39.6 million copies sold.

What is the average playtime for Terraria on PC?

According to Re-Logic, the average PC player has logged 101 hours and 18 minutes in Terraria.

Is Terraria getting crossplay?

Yes. Re-Logic confirmed crossplay is coming soon, though they haven't announced a specific release date.

Will there be more Terraria updates after 1.4.6?

Re-Logic confirmed updates will continue beyond version 1.4.6 and the crossplay update. They've abandoned the 'final update' language.

How many concurrent players does Terraria have on Steam?

Terraria currently has over 35,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to SteamDB.

Source: PCGamer latest