Terraria is one of the best-selling games in the world. It was released in 2011 for Microsoft Windows, but became especially popular after its release on mobile platforms (Windows Phone, iOS, Android) in 2013. The game is a “sandbox” with a procedurally generated world. This means that each session is unique, not repeating. At the same time, the developers regularly release additional content, thanks to which Terraria remains extremely popular even more than 10 years after its release.
On PC you can play it with the help of Android emulators. It is on the mobile platform content is the most, and the player can choose what type of control will be used. Additional advantages of using an emulator:
- googlePlay has lower donation prices than other platforms;
- automatic synchronization of saving and progress with a smartphone or tablet;
- you can play with friends who use Android or iOS.
In this article we will tell you how to install, configure Android emulator on PC, how to download and install Terraria. As well as what are some customization flyhacks.
Best android emulators for Terraria on PC
Android emulators for PC are already available more than 15 pieces. But many of them are more suitable for experienced users involved in mobile app development. For gamers, it is recommended to use:
- LDPlayer. Ideal for Microsoft Windows, supports hardware acceleration by the graphics processor, works correctly and on low-power PCs, laptops. Free.
- BlueStacks. In terms of functionality is not inferior, performance is about the same level, but this Android emulator is better optimized for macOS. Therefore, it is recommended for those who prefer Apple devices. A MacBook with a built-in video card is also perfect for playing Android applications.
| Windows: LDPlayer | |
| Mac: BlueStacks |
The main advantage of these emulators is the ease of installation and configuration. Even an inexperienced user can figure it out. In fact, they are “virtual tablets”, they allow you to install any applications from GooglePlay or from installation APKs, APKs-files.
How to play Terraria on Windows
On Microsoft Windows, it is more convenient to play through LDPlayer. To install it, you need to go to the official website of the developer, download the installation EXE-file. And then run it, following the prompts – install.
To install the emulator and the game Terraria will require about 6 gigabytes of free space on your hard disk.
To install the game you need:
- Launch LDPlayer. Either through the icon on the desktop or from the Start menu.
- After loading the “virtual tablet” – click on the “Google Play” icon. If the program is launched for the first time, the user needs to log in to his Google account.
- After authorization, the application library will open. In the search bar you need to select “Terraria”. Press “Install.” The game is paid. It can be purchased via GPay with a bank card or subscribe to GooglePass.
After completing the download of the game, it can be launched from the home screen of the “virtual tablet”. To go to the list of installed programs, you need to click on the “Home” shortcut.
At the first launch of the game, additional files for all the content released by the developers will be automatically downloaded.
How to play Terraria on Mac OS
On MacOS, the best Android emulator for gamers is BlueStacks. It is absolutely free, adapted to all current versions of macOS, works with both integrated and discrete video cards. You need to download BlueStacks version 5 or higher, in the form of a pkg-package.
The package is installed through the “Application Manager”.
After launching BlueStacks you need to:
- Launch GooglePlay. The icon is located in the “System Apps” folder.
- In the search specify “Terraria”. Click “Install”. If the game is not purchased, you need to buy or subscribe to GooglePass.
- Wait for the installation to complete. To launch the game – click on the icon on the home screen of the “virtual tablet”.
BlueStacks requires at least 8 gigabytes of installed RAM in a PC or laptop to work properly. If the user has less RAM on the device, it is recommended to “allocate” 2 gigabytes for the program in the emulator settings (the default value is set to “3”).
To do this, open the emulator settings, in the “Performance” section enter the value “2048” and click “Save changes”. Then – restart the application.
Tips for setting up Terraria on PC
The main recommendations for customizing Terraria when playing on PC:
- Control to do “On two pages”. Scale of the interface – at your discretion. It is also recommended to try the option “Touchpad”, if it is planned to play exactly with the mouse.
- To improve performance, you should disable “Screen Effects”. This almost doubles the FPS. It is especially noticeable on MacOS. If this is not enough, then in the “Advanced” section you can disable anti-aliasing, texture filtering.
- If you have an Xbox One controller – both BlueStacks and LDPlayer support it. On PC you can play with a gamepad.
And in the BIOSUEFI settings of a laptop or PC it is recommended to check whether the virtualization mode (Hyper-V) is enabled. This significantly improves performance and reduces the load on the CPU.
Alternative ways to download
You can install Terraria on PC via Steam. The game is paid. In Russia, there may be difficulties with its purchase, as it is impossible to replenish the built-in wallet with MIR bank cards.
How to buy Terraria in Steam? You can buy an activation code on third-party sites. There payment is possible using all payment systems popular in the Russian Federation, including e-wallets and cryptocurrency.
Conclusion
On the PC to play Terraria is most convenient through the Android emulator. The price of the game in GooglePlay is the lowest, there are available all the add-ons released by the developers. And at the same time, the progress in the game is synchronized with the user’s smartphone or tablet.
And on what platform do you play Terraria? Have you tried emulators? Tell us about it in the comments, give additional recommendations for visitors to our site.
