If you own the GOG version of Terraria or prefer a manual installation, you can download the latest version from the official GitHub page. Go to the tModLoader GitHub Releases page.

Playing modded Terraria with friends is straightforward, but (including the same versions). Vanilla Terraria players cannot join a modded server, and vice versa.

Follow the provided README file to move the files into your Terraria folder, or run the start-tModLoader.bat (Windows) file to launch it separately. How to Ensure tModLoader is Updated to 1.4.4.9

: Search for "tModLoader" in the Steam store. It is listed as a separate, free DLC for Terraria.

Download the tModLoader.zip file for your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Extract the contents of the zip file.

The "1449" build refers to the update compatible with Terraria's patch (often nicknamed the "Labor of Love" update). This specific version of tML is crucial because it migrated the engine from the aging Mono framework to modern .NET, significantly improving performance and stability.

: Version 1.4.4.9 brings all the vanilla Terraria "Labor of Love" content into your modded sessions, including the Shimmer liquid, new gear, and inventory expansions.