Toby Fox, the creative mind behind the beloved game Deltarune, recently shared fresh updates regarding Chapters 3 and 4 of his well-known episodic RPG. Fans can anticipate these two chapters to debut in 2025. The anticipation is high, especially since the release of Chapter 2 was over three years ago. Players are eagerly awaiting the chance to dive back into the adventures of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei.
Deltarune follows a gameplay style akin to Fox’s earlier masterpiece, Undertale, and is set to unfold across a total of seven chapters. The first and second chapters, which came out in 2018 and 2021, have received praise for their humor, captivating characters, and memorable soundtrack—all of which Toby Fox himself had a hand in crafting. Back in December 2024, Fox noted that Chapters 3 and 4 were nearing completion, except for the time needed for thorough bug-testing and translation. Despite the wait, excitement is building for the 2025 release, sparked by new tidbits from Fox that help manage fans’ expectations about when they can hope to see the next installment.
In a recent BlueSky post, Toby Fox offered insights into the progress of Deltarune’s upcoming chapters. He confirmed that console testing is still a work in progress. Although the team has managed to weed out many bugs, there remains a slew of content that needs scrutiny, with the PlayStation 5 version waiting to be tested. Moreover, they have now succeeded in making it possible for demo save files to transition to the main game on consoles. While this news might initially seem daunting, Fox reassures everyone that Chapters 3 and 4 will definitely see the light of day in 2025.
Back in July 2024, it was announced that Chapter 4 was completely playable, though a bit of polish was still needed. The exciting part is that both upcoming chapters will launch simultaneously across all platforms—a shift from the previous pattern where Chapters 1 and 2 appeared on PC first before making their way to consoles. While they continue working on Chapter 5, Fox mentioned in December 2024 that steady progress was being made across all stages of development.
While Deltarune has been warmly embraced by many, its popularity hasn’t quite matched the legendary status of Undertale, which remains an inspiration to fans nearly a decade after its release. Undertale’s groundbreaking approach to combat, allowing players to choose peaceful resolutions to conflicts, also finds its place in Deltarune. Fans are eager to see how many more elements from Undertale might weave into this new saga. As they wait, anticipation for what Fox brings next continues to build within the gaming community.
