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What changed in tModLoader in 2025

103 updates · Jan 12, 2025 to Nov 1, 2025

  1. 20 events
    Fix localization file hot reload feature on non-Windows machinesbug fix
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    Fix mod download issuesbug fix
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    Linux ARM processor supportbug fix
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    Localization Updates for Chinese, French, and Russiannew content
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    Fix exception when too many TooltipLinesbug fix
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    Better Liquid Slope Renderingbug fix
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    Adjust icon positioning on the Config List menubug fix
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    Fix UIScrollbar hovering when obscuredbug fix
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    Fix misleading button prompt languagebug fix
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    Optional Mac ARM processor supportbug fix
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    Preserve Mods List menu sorting mode choicequality of life

    Sorting mode choice is preserved between game sessions.

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    Fix mod load order inconsistency with non-ASCII charactersbug fix

    Critical ID desync issues resolved.

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    ExampleMod and API Documentation Updatesnew content

    Includes new examples and guides for modding.

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    Fix DeveloperMode check slowing down launchbug fix
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    Fix non-English server promptsbug fix

    Correct options are now accepted.

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    Remove unused borderless option on windowsbug fix
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    Adjustable Potion Delay APIsnew content
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    Fix screen resolution affecting audio volume and panningbug fix

    Audio volume and panning are no longer based on physical screen width.

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    Fix clipboard operations on all Linux configurationsbug fix
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    Fix Launch Config for developing tModLoader in Riderbug fix
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  2. 7 events
    tModCodeAssist Reworknew content

    The code analyzer tModCodeAssist has been reworked and is now included in tModLoader releases.

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    Bestiary Stars Support Fixbug fix

    Fixed support for manually setting bestiary stars.

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    New NPC Interaction Hooksnew content

    Introduced (Mod|GlobalNPC).PreHoverInteract hooks for modders to interact with NPCs.

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    Fix for Wrong Item Issuebug fix

    Fixed wrong item issue with Player.QuickMana_GetItemToUse, Void Bag, and CanUseItem.

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    Localization Updatesother

    Added localization for Chinese, French, and Russian.

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    ExampleInteractableProjectile Featurenew content

    Added ExampleInteractableProjectile and ProjectileID.Sets.IsInteractable for projectile targeting.

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    Sound Effect Pitch Updatebug fix

    Additional updates for uncapping sound effect pitch.

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  3. 13 events
    Implement deleting unloaded tiles featurequality of life

    Add VanillaFallbackOnModDeletion examples

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    Fix ExampleStatue to flip like other statuesbug fix
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    Fix ModProjectile.GlowTexture not drawing for multi-frame projectilesbug fix
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    Various Documentation Updatesother

    Includes updates to TileID.Sets.BreakableWhenPlacing/ReplaceTileBreakUp documentation

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    Localization updates for Chinese and Russianother
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    Fix map file saving issue when loading corrupted map filesbug fix
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    Fix wall blending issues for modded wallsbug fix
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    Fix incorrect tile update check in Worldgen.TileFrame()bug fix
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    ModNPC.DeathMessage and ModNPC.ModifyDeathMessage() addednew content
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    Fix ModGore transforming into vanilla gore in some situationsbug fix
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    Update ExampleBar to break properly when above another hammered bar tileother
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    Tile Placement Preview Draw Hooksnew content
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    Add equipment loadouts support for ModAccessorySlotnew content
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  4. 21 events
    Fix Duplicate Mods in Menubug fix

    Fix mods located outside ModSources folder showing up twice in menu.

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    Fix Instanced Item Drops Issuebug fix

    Fix instanced item drops becoming stuck while using NPCLoader.blockLoot.

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    Warning for Removed Workshop Modsbug fix

    Add warning message if subscribed workshop mod has been removed from workshop.

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    Fix Crash from Bad Build.txt Valuesbug fix

    Fix crash from bad build.txt values.

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    Fix MonoModHooks.DumpIL Issuebug fix

    Fix issue with using MonoModHooks.DumpIL on methods with generic parameters.

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    Biome Conversion Supportnew content

    Added Convert() hook for ModBlockTypes and Tile/WallLoader.RegisterConversion().

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    Fix Missing Sound Mappingsbug fix

    Fixing some sounds that were not playing correctly.

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    Fix TileLoader.DrawEffects Call Orderbug fix

    TileLoader.DrawEffects now called after drawData.colorTint/finalColor assignment.

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    Fix TagSerializableSerializerbug fix

    TagSerializableSerializer is now able to find subtype serializers in dll references.

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    Fix NPC BuffLoader.Updatebug fix

    Fixed NPC BuffLoader.Update not accounting for buffIndex changes.

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    Custom and Named ID Sets Supportnew content

    Mods can now create their own 'Sets' and collaborate easily using them.

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    Basic Tile Entity Examplenew content

    New helper methods to make working with tiles and tile entities easier.

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    Check for Broken tModLoader Methodsbug fix

    Add check for broken tModLoader methods when verifying mod assemblies.

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    Account for Multi-Column Spritesheetsbug fix

    Made critter cage lids account for multi-column spritesheets.

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    Fix Vanilla Frost and Pumpkin Moon Music Prioritybug fix
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    Fix Incorrect Text Renderingbug fix

    Fix incorrect text rendering in several places.

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    Expose ContentSamples.AddItemResearchOverridebug fix

    Fix ContentSamples.CreativeResearchItemPersistentIdOverride not clearing.

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    Customizable Swaying Tilesnew content

    Added ExampleChandelier and several new related ModTile hooks.

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    Fix Game Update Methods Call Orderbug fix

    Fix issue with game update methods being called on server before any player connects.

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    Show Community Announcements In-Gamequality of life

    Only show community announcements in-game.

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    Localization Updatesother

    Added translations for Chinese and Russian.

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  5. 12 events
    Monthly release automation maintenanceother

    Maintaining the monthly release automations.

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    Localization of custom player death messagesnew content

    Added localization support for custom player death messages.

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    Localization support for Russiannew content

    Added Russian localization support.

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    Fix for blurry example relic tile visualsbug fix

    Resolved issues causing blurry visuals for example relic tiles.

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    ExampleMod updated with simpler collection initializer syntaxother

    ExampleMod now uses the newer and simpler collection initializer syntax.

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    Various Documentation Updatesother

    Multiple updates made to the documentation.

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    Clarification of Mod.GetPacket error messagebug fix

    Clarified error messages related to Mod.GetPacket and updated related documentation.

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    TileID.Sets.NegatesFallDamage for specific tilesnew content

    Introduced TileID.Sets.NegatesFallDamage for tiles like cloud that prevent fall damage.

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    Fix for accurate log messagesbug fix

    Resolved an issue preventing accurate log messages.

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    Default generation of description_workshop.txt for modsbug fix

    description_workshop.txt now generates by default when creating mods.

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    Support for TileCounterType.CustomSolid/NonSolid in AddSpecialDrawnew content

    Added support for custom solid/non-solid tile types in tile rendering.

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    Dismissable warning for family share limitationsquality of life

    The warning for family share limitations can now be dismissed permanently.

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  6. 17 events
    Status Text Added for Player File Backupquality of life

    Add status text for 'Backing up player file' to help diagnose player saving issues.

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    Infinite Loop with Angler Quests Preventedbug fix
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    Network Lag Fix Caused by Shimmer Buffbug fix
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    Critter Spawn Location Fix in Reverse Gravitybug fix
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    Documentation Updates and Warnings Addedother

    Various Documentation Updates and warnings against misuse of Item.SetNameOverride.

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    Silenced BadImageFormatException Errorsbug fix

    Silence 'BadImageFormatException: Read out of bounds'-errors in exception logging.

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    Developer Features Enabled for Local Modsquality of life

    Enable developer features for local mods built from outside of 'Mod Sources' folder.

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    Fix for Server Process Not Closing Properlybug fix

    Added help message for confusing situation when a mod disables itself during host and play.

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    Line Numbers in First Chance Exceptions Fixedbug fix
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    Localization Updates for Monthly Release Announcementsother

    Translation of announcements into multiple languages by volunteers.

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    Skeletron Prime's Laser Arm Shooting Frequency Fixedbug fix

    Fix Skeletron Prime's Laser Arm not shooting lasers as often as expected in Multiplayer.

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    Modded Music Volume Options Enhancednew content

    Added MusicID.Sets.SkipsVolumeRemap[] to allow modded music to play at full volume.

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    ProjectileLoader/NPCLoader Exception Messages Fixedbug fix

    Fix various ProjectileLoader/NPCLoader.ReceiveExtraAI exception messages, optimize message size.

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    Vanilla Tree Shaking Hooks Addednew content
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    Increased Volume of ExampleBiome Trackaudio

    Increased ExampleBiome track's volume due to XACT remapping.

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    Incorrect Banner Log Warning Fixedbug fix
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    PlayerDisconnect Hook Bogus Call Fixedbug fix
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  7. 7 events
    Filtered Mod-Extending Types to Only Include Non-Abstract Typesbug fix
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    Fixed dotnet Detection Under Steam Runtime on Linuxbug fix
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    Improved Startup Timeperformance

    Speed up start-up times by postponing .tmod file hash verification

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    Fixed UpdatePlayerLuckFactors Network Messagebug fix
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    Updated Vulnerable Dependenciesother
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    Localization Updates for Multiple Languagesnew content

    Translations added for Polish and Brazilian Portuguese, with volunteers for other languages.

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    FullBright Parameter in ModPlayer.DrawEffects Works as Expectedbug fix
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  8. 6 events
    Accessory Effect Storage Examplenew content

    Added example of storing Item instance for accessory effect to WaspNest.

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    Multiple API Fixes and Changesbug fix

    More BitsByte helper methods for reading and writing data and made GrowMoreVines and nearbyChlorophyte methods public.

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    ExampleSandRod Addednew content

    Added ExampleSandRod to ExampleMod.

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    Bestiary Info Element Categorization Controlnew content

    Control over categorization of bestiary info elements.

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    Improved Enemy Banner Supportnew content

    Greatly improved enemy banner support (ModBannerTile) and ExampleMod example (EnemyBanner.cs)

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    API Documentation Updatesother

    Multiple additions to API documentation.

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