Toby Fox dropped the news Deltarune fans have been waiting for, and it is arriving sooner than anyone expected. During the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, Deltarune Chapter 5 received an official release date, a new trailer, and a genuinely exciting progress update on the chapters still to come. If you have been holding off replaying the earlier chapters in preparation, now is the time to start.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Release Date
Deltarune Chapter 5 releases on June 24, 2026, launching simultaneously worldwide across all platforms at 11:00am EDT. This marks the shortest wait between chapters in the game’s history, arriving just over one year after Chapter 4.
Price: Is Deltarune Chapter 5 Free?
Yes. Deltarune Chapter 5 is a free update for all existing owners of the game across every platform. You do not need to purchase anything additional to access it.
For players who have not yet bought Deltarune, the first two chapters are available free of charge. Purchasing Chapters 3 and 4 also grants access to all future chapters, including Chapter 5 and beyond, at no extra cost.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Platforms
Deltarune Chapter 5 will be available on the following platforms from June 24, 2026:
| Platform | Chapter 5 Availability |
| PC | Free update, June 24 |
| Nintendo Switch | Free update, June 24 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Free update, June 24 |
| PlayStation 4 | Free update, June 24 |
| PlayStation 5 | Free update, June 24 |
What the Trailer Showed
The Deltarune Chapter 5 trailer runs at just 46 seconds and was deliberately restrained. Toby Fox confirmed in his newsletter that he “avoided showing the most exciting moments” in order to preserve surprises for players. The trailer shows primarily Dark World footage along with brief clips from earlier chapters.
Based on what the trailer does show, a popular fan theory appears confirmed: the Dark World for Chapter 5 will be created inside Asgore’s flower shop, given the heavy presence of flower-themed enemies and motifs throughout. The trailer uses a pink and gold colour scheme, which has already generated significant discussion within the community.
The Light World segment of Chapter 5 is expected to take place at a festival, where multiple major story threads are anticipated to converge.
What Toby Fox Said
Following the Nintendo Direct reveal, Toby Fox published a newsletter sharing further details about the chapter and the road ahead. His words on Chapter 5:
“In Chapter 4, we saw dark clouds on the horizon. That’s why, let’s not look there for now. Let’s turn around and watch the sun, before it goes down completely. Let’s smile again. Let’s have one more fun adventure, okay?”
He also confirmed:
“In my opinion, it fits well in the overall story of the game.”
On the production side, Fox noted the Chapter 5 trailer was created by artist Everdraed, with music performed and arranged by Carlos “insaneintherain” Eiene. The artwork at the end of the trailer was handled by Temmie Chang, the animator and developer who also worked on the original Undertale.
Chapter 6 Progress Update
Alongside the Chapter 5 announcement, Toby Fox shared a detailed progress breakdown for Deltarune Chapter 6 in his newsletter:
| Development Area | Status |
| Cutscenes and NPC interactions | Making good progress |
| Overworld gameplay gimmicks | All basic gimmicks created, more rooms needed |
| Normal enemies and bullet patterns | Mostly complete |
| Boss and final battle bullets | Currently in development |
Fox described Chapter 6 as “easier to make than the others,” adding that “the development is going quite fast.” He also revealed: “This sounds crazy, but it’s not unrealistic that some staff members may start working on Chapter 7 before the end of the year.”
This suggests the gap between remaining chapters could be considerably shorter than the waits players experienced for earlier releases.
About Deltarune
Deltarune is a follow-up to Toby Fox’s beloved 2015 indie RPG Undertale, developed by Fox and a small team. It is not a direct sequel but runs as a parallel story, blending turn-based RPG mechanics with bullet hell combat. The game is planned to span seven chapters in total, with the chapter count confirmed via the in-game menu screen. Four chapters are currently available, with Chapter 5 arriving on June 24. Deltarune launched across multiple platforms and served as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title when it released in full-game form in June 2025, including the first four chapters.
What Is Confirmed So Far
- Chapter 5 release date: June 24, 2026 at 11:00am EDT
- Price: Free update for all existing owners
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5
- Setting: Dark World appears to be set in Asgore’s flower shop
- Chapter 6: Actively in development and progressing quickly
- Chapter 7: Fox says some staff members may begin work before the end of 2026
- Total planned chapters: Seven
Key Takeaways
- Release date: June 24, 2026
- Cost: Free update for existing owners; first two chapters free for new players
- Platforms: All current platforms simultaneously
- Chapter 5 tone: Lighter, described by Fox as “one more fun adventure”
- Chapter 6: Well into development, with all core gameplay gimmicks built
- Chapter 7: Possible that development begins before end of 2026
Deltarune Chapter 5 is nearly here, and the series’ endgame is closer than ever.
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