3DS version
The 3DS version of Terraria was published by 505 Games and developed by Codeglue. It is a port of CodeGlue's 
Mobile version. This version contains exclusive content not available on other versions, including enemies, armor, weapons, pets, and bosses, but some exclusive content is also available on the 
Old-gen console version.
The 3DS version is unlike the other console versions, not only because of its exclusive entities, but also because it follows its own update line. A list of all the updates it has had, as well as a few highlights of each one, can be found at 3DS version history.
It can be played on the New Nintendo 3DS family of systems with a higher frame rate, an expanded world option, and the ability to move the camera around using the C Stick, similar to the effect of Binoculars.
The 3DS version's most recent update is equal to 
Desktop 1.2.1, with some content from 1.2.2 to 1.3.1. It will not receive any significant updates past this 1.2.1 equivalent.[1]
3DS-exclusive content
Some of the following content is also available on the Old-gen console version. Most of it used to be available in the Mobile version as well, but was entirely removed with the 1.3 update.
Post-Desktop-1.2.1 content
The Nintendo 
version of Terraria is largely equivalent to Desktop version 1.2.1. However, some content from future versions has been added into the game, mostly from 1.2.2 to 1.3.1. Below is a list of said content.
- Frost Moon (1.2.2)
- Frost Moon/Pumpkin Moon banners (1.3.0.1)
- 1.3 Underworld, Goblin Invasion, and Pirate Invasion music themes (1.3.0.1)
- Duke Fishron and its drops (1.2.4)
- Critters (1.2.3)
- Bug Net for catching critters. (1.2.3)
- Angler, fishing, bait (1.2.4)
- All applicable potions crafted from fish. (1.2.4)
- Minecarts (1.2.4)
- All boss masks up to Desktop 1.2.4
- Bonus drops from slimes (1.3.0.1)
- Falcon Blade and Ginger Beard (1.2.4)
- Upside down slopes/platform stairs. (1.2.3)
- The Pickaxe Axe and Drax require 1 soul from each mechanical boss to craft. (1.2.3)
- Quick stack to nearby chests feature. (1.3.0.1)
- Crispy Honey Blocks are craftable. (1.3.0.1)
- Reforges cost 33% of the item's total value. (1.2.3)
- Ore stacks to 999. (1.2.3)
- Saplings can be placed on all grass types. (1.2.3)
- Mudstone Brick is named "Mudstone Brick", in comparison to "Mudstone Block" on Old-gen console. (1.3.1)
- Firework Rockets show the wiring layout when selected. (1.2.4)
- Underground Crimson music track. (1.2.4)
- Alternative Underground music track. (1.2.2)
- The music track Eerie is replaced with Underworld. (1.3.0.1)
- Updated Cobalt Shield texture. (1.2.3)
- Mana Crystals are crafted with 3 Fallen Stars. (1.3.0.1)
- Golden Fishing Rod is rewarded after completing 30 fishing quests. (1.3.0.1)
Trivia
- It is possible to hack some platform-exclusive items into the 3DS version of Terraria by using TerraInveditThreeDee on a jailbroken 3DS console.
- All 3DS content, with the exception of the Zapinator, can be obtained in 1.2 Mobile versions.
References
- ↑ Wii U Update and 3DS News Sep 1, 2016
