twitter: <https://twitter.com/tModLoader>
Our first post! Also, after years of work, tModLoader will now default to the 1.4 version on Steam from now on, we look forward to playing and creating all the new and exciting mods! <Link to steam annoucment>

steam and discord:

**We are happy to announce that tModLoader will now default to launching the 1.4 version**

Today we are changing the default tModLoader on Steam to the Terraria 1.4+ version. As you might know, we have had 1.4 tModLoader as an option on the Betas menu for quite some time as we've worked on new features to make modding and playing on 1.4 tModLoader a pleasant experience.

The current 1.3 version will still be available on Steam, you'll just need to select `1.3-legacy` in the steam betas menu. We expect many of you will want to use this option until you finish your current playthrough of the game.

Please do not expect to be able to switch to 1.4 and continue using all the same mods you are currently using on 1.3. Many mods have been retired, or otherwise have not *yet* been updated to 1.4. However, our Steam Workshop is already blooming, and many relatively small & popular missing mods have already had alternatives created for them. You can browse tModLoader's Steam Workshop via the link below:
<https://steamcommunity.com/app/1281930/workshop>

**1.4 tModLoader is still in active development**

Although 1.4 tModLoader is now leaving the Alpha stage, we'd like to reiterate that it still remains in active development, with a continuous release cycle bringing new breaking changes on the 1st of each month. We have a system in place for actively maintained mods to continue working seamlessly as each month's update arrives, but that requires the modders to stay on top of updating their mod if required within the designated time period at the end of each month. More information on the modder maintenance workflow can be found in the following announcement:
<https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1281930/view/3189118991325681723>

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**Beta Branches**
To summarize, here are the available options:
`default` - This is the 1.4 version that we expect players to use
`1.3-legacy` - This is the latest 1.3 version. We expect many will want to use this if they are currently playing through the game.
`1.4-preview` - This branch contains upcoming changes. This is where we test new features. This is also where modders need to publish their mods during the last 10 days of the month if needed.

**Twitter**
Feel free to follow tModLoader on Twitter, there will be occasional announcements and posts to showcase the amazing mods which are being worked on:
**<https://twitter.com/tModLoader>**

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**Our Lovely Contributors**
As any open-source project, the majority of 1.4 tModLoader was made possible thanks to volunteers.
Our sincere gratitude and appreciation go to the following people, who have contributed to tModLoader since *Terraria: Journey's End*'s release day:

> **direwolf420**, **Chik3r**, **ExterminatorX99**, **ThomasThePencil**, **Itorius**, **Steviegt6**, **Rartrin**, **Agrair**, **Ishigh1**, **DarkLight66**, **DarioDaF**, **kittenchilly**, **Dual-Iron**, **MrSlimeDude**, **sgkoishi**, **OliHeamon**, **RighteousRyan1**, **Igmc**, **NotLe0n**, **Pixelnando**, **daim03**, **fakelag**, **andrewlord607**, **pollen00**, **einarmo**, **Setnour6**, **MutantWafflez**, **Ozzatron**, **Antirhinnum**, **CriddleZap**, **jackbondpreston**, **Pbone3**, **ModernMAK**, **Crapsky233**, **absoluteAquarian**, **rjmarzec**, **ubnt-intrepid**, **ScalarVector1**, **Pacnysam**, **Falcon-05**, **staticfox**, **JPANv2**, **Nyrest**, **Naginif**, **D1plex**, **georgewoodall82**, **Tyfyter**, **zzp198**, **SpencerDawg**, **RunningDroid**, **Trivaxy**, **SadOnion**, **miarodri**, **sdegueldre**, **JamzOhJamz**, **Ved-s**, **BarteQ778177**, **Lumelore**, **RuneZhevitz**, **Dinoxel**, **jjohnsnaill**, **xKirtle**, **MikhailMCraft**, **terrynmuse**, **hannest03**, **Fatiz**, **Valjean42**, **TomaszOleszko**, **Rijam**, **IbanPlay**, **Fragstiller**, **S-Pladison**

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**Our Lovely Supporters**
We haven't said this enough, and today seems like the perfect opportunity:
Thank you to the following people who have supported us on Patreon in the last 5+ years, allowing us to dedicate more time to tModLoader's development & maintainment.
You're all truly wonderful!

> **Andrew Spinks**, **orian34**, **dinidini**, **Glorpy**, **Elfinlocks**, **Andrew Nelson**, **POCKETS**, **Tantamount**, **SheepishShepherd**, **Neuron**, **BlackHackedGhost**, **Jeremy Weeks**, **Amanda Oczkowski**, **Anay Patel**, **jjgaming2006**, **Hunter Amelink**, **Andreas Østergaard Nielsen**, **Voiceline**, **Ray Gibbs**, **Nike62**, **Vamist**, **Patcheresu**, **Barbara Stone**, **Meadow**, **Invelios**, **AetherBreaker**, **xbit**, **Jim Harrington**, **Toni Stache**, **Peanutbutta187**, **Crepe**, **Panini**, **Linus**, **Raphael**, **englishmuffins10**, **Hao Wu**, **Soft Scratch**, **Steptimus Heap**, **- Neo -**, **Corniflex**, **Ranarrr**, **Rictor86**, **Cybernetic**, **TreeZenDE**, **Waasephi**, **Brachiaraidos**, **Clayton Dorsey**, **Joesph Dasilva**, **Jared**, **Ryan**, **Neels**, **AlejandroAkbal**, **ItsFrosty**, **tooSlyk**, **Rdforzer**, **Andrey**, **MyTea**, **absoluteZero**, **Geog**, **Zephy**, **Dog toi Boi**, **Coolmike5000**, **qwerty123**, **Robert Lowe**, **Rose Malone**, **Eddiero**, **xAqult**, **Wertfuzzy77**, **Damon Schopen**, **An IRL Rabbit**, **Chris Book**, **Mujtba Alsuwaii**, **Cidericus**, **Jeff Butterworth**, **OmniObserver**, **Austin Paxton**, **Alexander**, **Kirby26**, **Max McKinney**, **Samanosuke Akechi**, **bill**, **Malte Bjuggfält**, **Drew**, **Mello**, **Scott Reismanis**, **Justin Mercer**, **Paper Luigi**, **Steven Stitz**, **Josh Nadolski**, **Tsuniyono Zets**, **Aviatorskylark**, **Rebecca Brown**, **Leonardo Vidal**, **Kirtle**, **Syrinx Harmodios**, **Jacob Roper**, **Tomat (Stevie)**, **Captain Meliodas**, **Darcy Owens**, **Chris Cheeseman**, **eltaro**, **Derp Duck**, **Rogierd**, **Joe Day**, **VolcanicMG**, **Randal Bradakis**, **Florian**, **HasteReapr**, **追魂祥云**