Will TShock be cross-platform compatible with the planned cross-platform update?

[john35588]

Re-Logic is working to make cross-platform multiplayer available in a future update. What will this look like for TShock?

I am assuming their plan is to bring other platforms' protocols up to spec with PC's. If so, will no additional configuration or plugins be needed to support crossplay?

I understand there are a lot of unknowns right now. I just wanted to get an idea of what to expect.

[lost-werewolf]

Network wise, console (tested on PS4) was able to communicate fine with PC and Mobile clients on 1.4.4.9. I used a tool I developed (but never finished) to proxy myself to remote servers from PS4 Terraria and it worked without issue in 1.4.4.9. So networking is identical, I assume "crossplay" means either an account system that allows players on other platforms to add each other as friends, or a join system that is handled by a central server.

[sgkoishi]

As of 1.4.4.9 we can already play with mobile players (Android and Apple) when we are using the same version ¹, without any plugin.
There are quite a few plugins that simply removes the version number check and allows everyone to join. Sometimes they can play without any issue while some might be encountering minor or major issues.

I have no idea about the console version like XBOX/Switch/PS and their limitations. I would assume some of them does not allow joining arbitrary server and only via their platform or local network (which you'll need a proxy²).

Footnotes

1. some platforms might release minor versions like 1.4.4.9.2 or so, which might be considered a different version. ↩

2. same applies to the China version of mobile Terraria ↩

[lost-werewolf]

By default, console version cannot join remote servers (only platform friends and LAN games) in 1.4.4.9. Nintendo Switch was unable to locate LAN games as it was explicitly prevented from doing so.
Through a proxy disgusing itself as a LAN game (like you mentioned) you could make PS & Xbox (untested) able to join remote servers in 1.4.4.9, but now, LAN games no longer show up for all consoles.