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Terraria creator responds to backlash regarding 1.4.5 update, says developers 'didn't remove anything' from the game: 'We’re giving players more control'
Terraria's 1.4.5 update introduces more expansive and inclusive character customization, refuting claims that it's removing options and proving to be another improvement for the game.
No, Terraria isn't "maliciously" removing any options from its character creator in 1.4.5 - instead, creator Andrew "Redigit" Spinks says Re-Logic is actually adding them.
A rift has recently erupted among Terraria fans. Some players are upset that the sandbox gem's 1.4.5 update is introducing changes to the character creation screen - namely, the symbols designating whether a sprite is "male" or "female" coded are going away in favor of a more expansive and inclusive system with body types and new voice customization options.
Yes, that means that people complaining are distraught that the game is actually improving its customization features - and Redigit is having none of it. Responding to a post wrongly declaring that 1.4.5 will "maliciously" axe Terraria's "male and female" settings "13 years after the game's release," the dev asserts why that's inaccurate: "Before this update, body type and hurt sounds were linked."
Before this update, body type and hurt sounds were linked. Now that we’ve added voice customization (an often-requested feature), body type is a separate option.We didn’t remove anything; in fact, we’re giving players more control over their character. https://t.co/FVxNeI7s5y[August 16, 2024](https://twitter.com/Demilogic/status/1824521698068107526)
Redigit continues: "Now that we’ve added voice customization (an often-requested feature), body type is a separate option. We didn’t remove anything; in fact, we’re giving players more control over their character." He clarifies in further replies that Re-Logic has "no plans" to remove the game's gender change potions and as for voice customization, players "can adjust your voice any time at a dresser."
In other words, Terraria isn't losing anything that makes it great - it's only gaining better customization options, some of which the community has long been awaiting. As self-proclaimed "Terraria enthusiast" and YouTuber Chippy writes, "I’ve been hearing the same hurt sound for 13+ years." I personally can't wait to explore the new voice options myself - that and the ability to become a vampire, of course.