The end credits of Deltarune Chapter 4 confirmed that the story will continue with Chapter 5 in 2026. Developed by Undertale creator Toby Fox, this popular indie RPG is a spin-off of the 2015 hit game, in which players take on the role of a human teenager named Chris who lives in a peaceful town full of monsters. While Deltarune isn’t a traditional sequel, its story runs parallel to Undertale, leading to the appearance of many familiar faces that give both games a unique connection.
Unlike Undertale, Deltarune is being released in an episodic format. Its first chapter launched in October 2018, and the most recent chapters—Chapters 3 and 4—released simultaneously with the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. The announcement trailer for the Switch 2 version of the game included several interesting reveals, one of which was a specially crafted feature that utilizes the Joy-Cons’ ‘mouse mode.’ While developer Toby Fox hasn’t officially revealed when Deltarune Chapter 5 will arrive, he did quietly hide its potential release window within the credits—just in time for dedicated fans to discover.
The end credits of Chapter 4 indicated that Chapter 5 of Deltarune could be released in the year 2026. Although no exact release date has been announced, this time the upcoming chapter has been revealed much sooner than before while previous chapters were revealed gradually over several years. Deltarune creator Toby Fox has kept fans informed of the progress through regular updates on social media. In a post made in October 2024, Fox assured that he is working on Chapter 5 ‘every day’, and that his team has made this next installment their priority.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Will Be Released in 2026
With a total of seven chapters planned, Deltarune is now more than halfway through, and the four chapters currently available offer a solid foundation for players. Given the large gaps between chapters over the years, the 2026 timeline for Chapter 5 may come as a welcome relief to fans who have been along for the ride since its initial release nearly seven years ago. Players who are yet to become familiar with Toby Fox’s unique and heartwarming experience still have plenty of time to explore Chapters 1 to 4 of Deltarune and immerse themselves in its magical world before Chapter 5 arrives next year.
As Deltarune’s story progresses, its popularity continues to grow. Although the spin-off has not yet reached the same level of prestige as its predecessor Undertale, Deltarune achieved a major milestone with the release of Chapter 2 in September 2021, surpassing Undertale’s concurrent player record. Now, with Chapters 3 and 4 released simultaneously on multiple platforms, the proposed Chapter 5 release window in 2026 could increase excitement and anticipation among fans even more.
