Mobile Important Information Regarding the Mobile Terraria 1.2.3-4 Update

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Hello everyone-

So, we are hard at work on the Mobile 1.2.3-4 content update now that the promised fixes and initial rebalancing are in your hands - still planned for an October launch.

Along that road, we have news that will affect the small percentage of Terrarians that are still playing on older iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (iOS devices). We wanted to take some time to share what's going on, why, and our plan here in advance so that you can have time to adjust/ask questions/etc.

There are some behind-the-scenes things for newer iOS devices as well, so even if you aren't on an older device, it is important that you read on.

(Loki Edit) This does not affect non-iOS devices at this time.

The Update​
It’s been more than two years since Terraria launched on the App Store and during this time, we have continued to add new features and content to the game regularly. More new content = bigger worlds = larger save files.

Essentially then, it all comes down to cloud saving and file sizes. If you’re using an iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (with iOS 7 or lower), the supported cloud saving system will not work any longer once the new 1.2.3-4 update arrives. If we just push the update down, it will immediately break old cloud saves for all of those devices, meaning you would lose your world/characters and the ability to cloud save any further. We know how important those files are to Terraria players!

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The Options​
This creates a tough situation, leaving two paths forward each with their pros and cons. Unfortunately, this call has to be made for everyone and cannot be selected individually.
  • Do not release the new content to older devices
    • This keeps existing cloud saves and the ability to cloud save intact for those players
    • Of course, this means that these players will not get all of the new content
    • However, do note that as Terraria continues to update, the RAM requirements will rise as well (because Terraria has to fully load into RAM due to its not being instanced/level-based) - and we are already pushing up against the limits of older 512MB devices.

  • Release the content to everyone and just accept the collateral damage to cloud saves for some users
    • This means everyone gets to enjoy the new content
    • Anyone on an older device would immediately and permanently lose their saves and the ability to cloud save at all.
    • The chaos that would occur with anyone unaware of this announcement would be far worse than "I did not get my update" - again, we know how much saves mean to you guys and how much it hurts to lose them.

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The Path Forward​
After much deliberation, we have decided to proceed with option one. This means that anyone that is running an iOS 7 or less device will NOT receive the upcoming content update. We just feel that leaving you with a fully functional game, complete with your saves you worked so hard on, is the better ofthe two choices - particularly when we also consider that the RAM limits are quite likely to become a second issue in the near term.

We are truly sorry that this is the case - but we are just limited by what is possible here. That said, the existing game is a solid title and one that is certainly quite enjoyable on those older devices.

For newer devices (iOS 8+), things are more positive, though we have some work to do. Here is how that will play out:
  • Behind the scenes, we will migrate your current saves from the old cloud system over to the “new” CloudKit (which has actually been out since 2014 so we really tried to hold off on this change as long as we could)
  • We will make absolutely certain that everything is working properly - again, we know how important these files are to you all! - before we officially fully shift everything over.
  • We will then decommission the old files.
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Important Note About the Use of Multiple Devices​

If you own two or more devices, one of which runs an iOS that is no longer supported (iOS7 and below) and one device that is supported (iOS8 and up), and you synch the Terraria save files on the supported iOS 8+ device in the cloud - the save files will be deleted from the older (and no longer supported) iOS 7 device. If you update that device afterwards to iOS8+, you will then be able get access to your saves again.

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We realize the situation isn’t ideal but it’s the only way for us to continue to develop new content for the mobile game as technical requirements increase with each update. It is not news that we are happy to bring to you guys, but we feel it is important to be open and transparent with you all. Our hope is that you will understand the issue, agree with our choice, and understand the rationale behind it.

We are certain that you have a ton of questions and thoughts, so we would encourage you to share them here in this thread and we will try to get back to you on those. Thanks, as always for your continued support of Terraria!
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I want to know when the update is because I've been wait over 3 months for it soon post something soon
 
[Disclaimer] This is of course pure non-official speculation in the light of my experience of the mobile game and the regularity of its updates.

Considering the size of the 1.3 update, the literal overflow of bugs and glitches which may occur on mobile as well as the fact that many old devices will probably not handle it, I personally do not expect this update before the end of 2016.

But maybe they will implement step by step 1.3 into the mobile and/or console game so we would have continuous contents' updates during 2016.
 
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Landroval said:
But maybe they will implement step by step 1.3 into the mobile and/or console game so we would have continuous contents' updates during 2016.
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i would love to see them slowly add 1.3 updates and not a one big 1.3 update i was thinking they could first add like expert mode and accessories first then go into bigger things like terrain generation and moon lord stuffs
 
Can anyone tell me if it is out on ios yet cause aprently it is out on ios and not android if any one can help it would be greatly appreciated
 
Luke Jackson said:
Can anyone tell me if it is out on ios yet cause aprently it is out on ios and not android if any one can help it would be greatly appreciated
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The iTunes store shows the same version that has been out for a while.

All versions were submitted for certification, and 505Games should be able to give an update when those certifications are completed. Until then, no one knows exact release dates/times for any version.
 
Tunnel King said:
The iTunes store shows the same version that has been out for a while.

All versions were submitted for certification, and 505Games should be able to give an update when those certifications are completed. Until then, no one knows exact release dates/times for any version.
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Thank you very much
 
For the 1.2 update, I had to delete my icloud world and get a new one in order to get the new changes. Will I have to do this for this update as well?

Also, will I ever be able to write on signposts?
 
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