14 DAY TRIAL // After coming out onto home consoles like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 this week, indie hit Terraria has been confirmed for the PlayStation Vita handheld platform and will arrive onto it this summer.
Terraria impressed millions of PC owners with its randomly generated worlds and great side-scrolling adventures that tasked players with exploring huge worlds, fighting different monsters, and improving both their skills and weapons.
After reaching success on the PC, Terraria finally appeared on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms earlier this week, giving console owners a taste of its side-scrolling adventures.
Now, publisher 505 Games has confirmed alongside Sony that Terraria is also going to appear on the PS Vita.
"Ever since we announced that Terraria was coming to PS3, we’ve been overwhelmed by requests for a Vita version. We’re tremendous fans of the PS Vita system, and with its touch controls, dual analog sticks, gorgeous display, and robust online features, it seemed like a natural fit. PS Vita is a great platform for digital games in particular, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it," 505 Producer David Welch, wrote on the PS blog.
The full game will be available for the PS Vita as both 505 and Sony don't want to make any compromises when it comes to this new version of Terraria, especially in terms of the multiplayer that supports eight people, just like on the PS3.
"The true soul of the game shows in its multiplayer. Adventuring with (or fighting against) your friends in massive worlds is an absolute blast. Just like the PlayStation 3 version, Terraria on PS Vita will support up to eight simultaneous online players, along with competitive leaderboards and (extremely) challenging Trophies!"
"The joy of Terraria is in its sense of discovery – you never quite know what is around the next corner. The game plays great in both small chips or large chunks of time — again, perfect for PS Vita. One thing is for sure – you’ll soon be racking up hours upon hours of gameplay time. In Terraria, the world is your canvas, so make it your own!"
You can expect to hear much more about Terraria's PS Vita versions as we get closer to its release in summer.