Toby Fox, the creative mind behind Deltarune, has shared some fresh insights about the much-anticipated Chapters 3 and 4, which are slated for a 2025 debut. Given that Chapter 2 made its debut over three years ago, fans are understandably eager to dive back into the adventures of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei. Fox’s update on the game’s progress has sparked new excitement among the Deltarune community.
For those who haven’t yet experienced the magic of Deltarune, it’s a game that mirrors the engaging gameplay of Undertale, a title from 2015 that received widespread acclaim. Deltarune is planned as a seven-chapter journey, with the first two chapters having been released in 2018 and 2021. These initial offerings have won praise for their humor, memorable characters, and a soundtrack that Fox himself composed. Back in December 2024, Fox hinted that Chapters 3 and 4 were nearing completion, although extensive bug testing and translation work were still in the pipeline. Now, with Fox’s recent update, fans are gearing up for 2025, albeit without a precise release date just yet.
In a more detailed update posted on BlueSky, Fox clarified that console testing for the upcoming chapters is still ongoing. He notes that while they’ve made progress in squashing several bugs, there’s still a significant amount of testing ahead, especially for the PlayStation 5, which hasn’t yet begun. One new technical hurdle has been ensuring that players’ demo save files can be transferred to the full game on consoles—a feature that’s only recently become viable. Although this might seem like a delay, Fox reassures fans that Chapters 3 and 4 will indeed be released in 2025.
In an earlier announcement from July 2024, Fox mentioned that Chapter 4 was already fully playable, though it needed some finishing touches. Both upcoming chapters are set to hit all platforms simultaneously, which marks a shift from the staggered PC-first releases of the past. Meanwhile, Chapter 5 is in active development, with Fox expressing confidence in its steady progress as of December 2024.
Deltarune has carved a special place among players, but it hasn’t yet matched the overwhelming success of Undertale, a game that has continued to captivate fans even after nearly a decade. The innovative combat mechanics of Undertale, which encouraged non-violent resolutions during battles, have influenced Deltarune, and enthusiasts are curious to see what other features from Undertale might be incorporated into the newest installments of Fox’s current RPG endeavor.
