Console 1.3: A Progress Update on the Road to Certification

[Creepy950967]

Greetings, Terrarians!

Understandably, we’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the upcoming console release of 1.3 and wanted to provide an update.

Currently we are working through the final issues/bug list from Re-Logic and Pipeworks QA – as well as any final bits that we need to resolve for Sony and Microsoft certification submission. Parallel to that, we are putting the final touches on optimization and performance for split-screen multiplayer. It has been a challenge getting the authentic PC experience to feel just right in this important format, but we are nearly done there.

Keep in mind that for a game of this scale we need to ensure that the game is properly screened by QA prior to us submitting the update for certification, we don’t want to rush and sacrifice quality for the sake of getting it out sooner. We are hoping to be able to submit for certification in the next few weeks, though there is a good chance this will take a bit longer. That said, we can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully this should give you a better idea of where the team is currently at. We hope to have additional information with a more solidified date soon – we just need to see how things progress on the final list before we can do so. Of course, if you have any questions feel free to let us know.

Thanks,
The Terraria Team at Pipeworks

Please don't be discouraged by anyone who comes along to whine about the delay.

Before I started playing Terraria, I was playing a game that frequently delays stuff for months or even more than a year at a time (with no progress in sight), makes a habit of breaking promises and making excuses, cancels things that the community cares about after hyping them up, and frequently releases half-assed updates despite being riddled with micro-transactions.

YOU are doing it right. I have the deepest respect for the Terraria team and the way this game is run. You care about getting things right the first time, and you follow through with that to the best of your ability, even if it means some delays. But you do follow through when the quality meets your expectations. Above all else, we don't have micro-transactions being shoved in our faces all the time like the current trend of many many games. Despite that, this game is still successful and receives amazing updates. If anything, I wish more games followed in Terraria's footsteps.

Take all the time you need pipeworks because more time means a better update. So excited!!!!!!

 

[The Solar God]

Well when they want terraria to be the same on every device and pc players are having a great time on 1.3.5 it kind of is an obligation for us to have the update too otherwise it wouldn’t be fair. Pc has the update so why shouldn’t we be obliged to have it too

 

[EnderYT]

A new delay... Oh boy, well at least we can all agree to farm Ocram so we can get the sweet legacy items! Heck, honestly, I have been waiting SO long for this, if there was a beta for PlayStation and Xbox I would instantly download it.... Mainly because IT WOULD BE FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! Plus this is really all I want.... A beta... In my opinion, this is the last thing, I would honestly play a somewhat glitchy version of the update, see what's wrong and send feedback to Pipeworks, or whoever is working on this... Because if you think about it, if EVERYONE gets the beta for this update, we can see what limitations there really are so we have a clear idea what we can do with the settings to change how the game looks, plays, and feels.... Okay, I'm done now, I'll stop.... I'm just confusing myself the more I type....

 

[World Writer E-cat]

that's it pipework's, I've figured out your game, after minutes of thinking I have guessed the release date, so everyone, here me out
so they're supposed to release the update on the 30th of September
they are having a livestream on the 29th of September
this live stream was supposed to happen last week, but it didn't
this stream also includes the moon lord being shown off
pipework's knew that this delay would get everyone really angry, disappointed and dehyped, but if they were to release the update early
everyone would forget all about the delays that they made, and be really happy about the update, they even seemed happy saying...
"this is was going to take longer than a couple of weeks", so this all goes down to the livestream
so to conclude, I THINK that on the Friday the 29th of September the update will come out as a pleasing surprise

You might be grasping at straws there, but that would be an interesting idea...

And this thread just further pushes the stereotype for console gamers. Seriously, how childish can you be? I for one am excited to hear about the progress, and it's clear that pipeworks has it worse than the PC team.

At least when Cenx told us 1.3.6 was going to be awhile, (perhaps to help push the console stuff) people gave their support.

Terraria is a game you payed $20 for years ago, yet they are still providing free updates, with no paid DLC or other cash sinks. If you ask me, the fact that they are uniting PC and Console is astounding. They don't have to, but they legitimately love this project, and love their community.

Being angry about the delay is like being angry because someone tells you that their Christmas present for you is going to be late. It just makes you look bad.

The point of this post is positivity. It goes a long way. It's hard to work on things when you're stressed, and complaining about pipeworks is just going to stress them out.

I'll never understand why people feel the need to throw anger at a company for deciding to delay a game for legitimate reasons and not to compromise quality over convenience.I might begin white knighting Pipeworks here when I don't have any personal experience of their work, but let's put a few things into consideration:
1. Pipeworks has been doing a good job of keeping us up to date with their progress (seriously, the "One Terraria" update wasn't released too long ago and we're already getting another update on the status.) They've been much more consistent with not leaving us in the dark, unlike others have. At least they're decent enough to keep us in the know of what's happening.
2. They're not just simply cutting and pasting stuff here, they're working on, and fixing what I can easily imagine is thousands, if not millions of lines of code... Not only that, they're a new company who was brought into a game already built by another company- Anyone who knows ANYTHING about game design and/or coding knows that no one codes the same, so learning other people's coding methods in an attempt to fix it can be extremely overwhelming and time-consuming.
3. This is, like every single one before it, a FREE update. It's not like you're paying for something that continually gets delayed. Think of the fact that they literally could have said: "we're never going to bring 1.3 to consoles because it's just too much work."
4. If you're really in need for a fix and are tired of the currently built version, there are tons of other supplementary games you can play to keep you entertained until you're ready to come back to Terraria. You don't have to completely abandon it just because it's running into a little trouble.
Pipeworks is trying their hardest to bring us a reliable, working, quality update for Terraria. Game design and building are not easy, and so many people seem to act like it's on the level of simplicity as say... Solving a basic mathematics equation or something. I applaud the understanding and respectful members who can see the trouble this update is bringing, and how dedicated Pipeworks is to solving these problems and bringing us the best version they can bring... But some people here are getting so angry and childish- It's harrowing and deeply depressing.

I agree, let's all just be patient.

why is it that I feel a sudden urge to check the forums and there is always an update on 1.3 when I do decide to check?

The force is strong with this one.

As for the whole "master race" discussion, I play console and pc games ad alternatum, with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Does that make me some strange hybrid?

Also, sorry for my long post.

 

[NEVER_DIE Gaming]

Agreed. Take all the time you need pipeworks

 

[The fiercest of deities]

I'll be happy as long as the creators stay independent and not allow triple A publishers and practices to ruin another great franchise.

 

[GriffenTheWizard]

Greetings, Terrarians!

Understandably, we’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the upcoming console release of 1.3 and wanted to provide an update.

Currently we are working through the final issues/bug list from Re-Logic and Pipeworks QA – as well as any final bits that we need to resolve for Sony and Microsoft certification submission. Parallel to that, we are putting the final touches on optimization and performance for split-screen multiplayer. It has been a challenge getting the authentic PC experience to feel just right in this important format, but we are nearly done there.

Keep in mind that for a game of this scale we need to ensure that the game is properly screened by QA prior to us submitting the update for certification, we don’t want to rush and sacrifice quality for the sake of getting it out sooner. We are hoping to be able to submit for certification in the next few weeks, though there is a good chance this will take a bit longer. That said, we can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully this should give you a better idea of where the team is currently at. We hope to have additional information with a more solidified date soon – we just need to see how things progress on the final list before we can do so. Of course, if you have any questions feel free to let us know.

Thanks,
The Terraria Team at Pipeworks

Greetings, Terrarians!

Understandably, we’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the upcoming console release of 1.3 and wanted to provide an update.

Currently we are working through the final issues/bug list from Re-Logic and Pipeworks QA – as well as any final bits that we need to resolve for Sony and Microsoft certification submission. Parallel to that, we are putting the final touches on optimization and performance for split-screen multiplayer. It has been a challenge getting the authentic PC experience to feel just right in this important format, but we are nearly done there.

Keep in mind that for a game of this scale we need to ensure that the game is properly screened by QA prior to us submitting the update for certification, we don’t want to rush and sacrifice quality for the sake of getting it out sooner. We are hoping to be able to submit for certification in the next few weeks, though there is a good chance this will take a bit longer. That said, we can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully this should give you a better idea of where the team is currently at. We hope to have additional information with a more solidified date soon – we just need to see how things progress on the final list before we can do so. Of course, if you have any questions feel free to let us know.

Thanks,
The Terraria Team at Pipeworks

Ok

 

[World Writer E-cat]

Ok

Short post. I like it.

A new delay... Oh boy, well at least we can all agree to farm Ocram so we can get the sweet legacy items! Heck, honestly, I have been waiting SO long for this, if there was a beta for PlayStation and Xbox I would instantly download it.... Mainly because IT WOULD BE FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! Plus this is really all I want.... A beta... In my opinion, this is the last thing, I would honestly play a somewhat glitchy version of the update, see what's wrong and send feedback to Pipeworks, or whoever is working on this... Because if you think about it, if EVERYONE gets the beta for this update, we can see what limitations there really are so we have a clear idea what we can do with the settings to change how the game looks, plays, and feels.... Okay, I'm done now, I'll stop.... I'm just confusing myself the more I type....

I am trying my best to farm Ocram, but his drops seem so rare. I guess a delay will help me to get the Ocram Mask and Trophy. I think I agree with the first two sentences, but afterwards...you kinda lose me entirely. But I know the feeling of confusing oneself with one's own words. I'm kinda doing that right now. I'm sorry if this post was senseless, but my brain stopped working halfway through, so I'm not sure what my point was.

 

[EnderYT]

Short post. I like it.



I am trying my best to farm Ocram, but his drops seem so rare. I guess a delay will help me to get the Ocram Mask and Trophy. I think I agree with the first two sentences, but afterwards...you kinda lose me entirely. But I know the feeling of confusing oneself with one's own words. I'm kinda doing that right now. I'm sorry if this post was senseless, but my brain stopped working halfway through, so I'm not sure what my point was.

Beautiful... Amazing

 

[TerrarianGamer45]

same i cant wait for the update

I think my heart and soul can take one more delay, despite the slight disappointment.

It'll only make the update much more polished and worth while.

 

[GriffenTheWizard]

Greetings, Terrarians!

Understandably, we’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the upcoming console release of 1.3 and wanted to provide an update.

Currently we are working through the final issues/bug list from Re-Logic and Pipeworks QA – as well as any final bits that we need to resolve for Sony and Microsoft certification submission. Parallel to that, we are putting the final touches on optimization and performance for split-screen multiplayer. It has been a challenge getting the authentic PC experience to feel just right in this important format, but we are nearly done there.

Keep in mind that for a game of this scale we need to ensure that the game is properly screened by QA prior to us submitting the update for certification, we don’t want to rush and sacrifice quality for the sake of getting it out sooner. We are hoping to be able to submit for certification in the next few weeks, though there is a good chance this will take a bit longer. That said, we can definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully this should give you a better idea of where the team is currently at. We hope to have additional information with a more solidified date soon – we just need to see how things progress on the final list before we can do so. Of course, if you have any questions feel free to let us know.

Thanks,
The Terraria Team at Pipeworks

Honesty, why did they decide to work with you guys

 

[Yorkyウルフ]

Honesty, why did they decide to work with you guys

Honestly Pipeworks have tried, rebuilding a whole game from the ground up will take a long time and they also develop their own games.
So, as I said it has taken a long time but when it comes out people will appreciate it more.

 

[MoeHolyGhost]

Honesty, why did they decide to work with you guys

Lmao even I'm not hating that hard

 

[blazeykat]

Ok

 

[N1NJ4W4RR10R]

gotta admit i'm a bit envious of people who feel safe playing out in public.

where i live, you'd probably... eh, i'll avoid giving the details... but it's safer to play behind locked doors... and not go outside unless you really need to.



...do people know what "master race" means?

i'm starting to think people either forget, or don't realize the implication behind that term.

here's a hint... it has to do with a horrible group of people, and a dark age in german history.

so can we PLEASE stop using that term?!

A suprising amount of terms have a darker meaning.....ever Seen the origin of the "rule of thumb"? It isnt really pleasant. Yet people use it all the time.

It is only tied to those dark origins if you let it be.....

 

[Delete This Account]

A suprising amount of terms have a darker meaning.....ever Seen the origin of the "rule of thumb"? It isnt really pleasant. Yet people use it all the time.

It is only tied to those dark origins if you let it be.....

That origin is apocryphal, and likely not true since the term predates the association with spousal abuse.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thumb

 

[Darkraiders]

I am fine with waiting as long as it's necessary, but i really hope when you guys finally release the update that it will near perfect and don't have ridiculous bugs or game breaking bugs like most consoles update in the past.

 

[ReusableLime20]

Honesty, why did they decide to work with you guys

Because they felt the people they worked with before weren't meeting their standards I think. @Leinfors would know better though.

 

[ShadowOfDarkness]

Because they felt the people they worked with before weren't meeting their standards I think. @Leinfors would know better though.

No kidding.

look at Mobile,

• Some enemies don't spawn.
• Some enemies spawn way too often.
• Some of the better dyes we actually have don't work.
• Never had Vanity Accessory Slots.
• Has had so many World Corruption Glitches in the past
• Has had several game-breaking glitches in the past
• Certain bugs haven't been fixed, despite already being discussed by staff and there being an update since then.

It's kind of a mess, I kinda feel the same way about the previous (Currently Current, for mobile) developers.

I love this game to death, but I don't think it was handled correctly.

 

[Hippohello]

You might be grasping at straws there, but that would be an interesting idea...





I agree, let's all just be patient.



The force is strong with this one.

As for the whole "master race" discussion, I play console and pc games ad alternatum, with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Does that make me some strange hybrid?

Also, sorry for my long post.

PC master race is terrible. Whatever you have fun on is the best. easy as that. Arguing is stupid.