Toby Fox Shares Update on Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 Progress

Toby Fox, the mastermind behind Deltarune, has shed some light on the progress of Chapters 3 and 4, much to the delight of anxious fans. These eagerly awaited segments of the episodic RPG are set to debut in 2025. It’s been a considerable gap since Chapter 2 launched over three years ago, and the anticipation is palpable as gamers are keen to continue the adventures of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei.

Deltarune, reminiscent of Fox’s beloved 2015 creation Undertale, is slated to unfold over seven chapters. The initial installments landed in 2018 and 2021, respectively, and have garnered widespread praise for their humor, compelling characters, and captivating soundtrack—courtesy of Fox himself. By December 2024, Fox claimed the development of Chapters 3 and 4 was nearing its end, although bug testing and translation were expected to extend the timeline. Nevertheless, fans are on standby for a 2025 release, buoyed by Fox’s recent updates, which help manage expectations about the exact date.

In a fresh BlueSky update, Fox gave a peek into the current state of play for Chapters 3 and 4, confirming that console testing is still a work in progress. Although bugs have decreased, there’s still a significant volume of content to verify, with the PlayStation 5 version awaiting its turn. The team is also committed to ensuring that save files from the demo seamlessly transition to the main game on consoles, only now made feasible by recent technological advancements. While this detail might appear daunting, Fox reassures fans that Deltarune’s latest chapters are on track for a 2025 release.

Back in July 2024, Fox announced that Chapter 4 could be played from start to finish, though some final touches were necessary. Both chapters are set to release collectively across all platforms, marking a departure from previous practice when Chapters 1 and 2 premiered on PC before migrating to consoles. Chapter 5 is already underway, with Fox confirming “steady” progress on all fronts by December 2024.

Although brimming with positive reception, Deltarune has yet to match the soaring acclaim of Undertale, which continues to spark creativity among its fans nearly a decade post-launch. Known for its innovative combat—allowing players to resolve encounters peacefully—Undertale’s spirit lives on in Deltarune, leaving fans eager to see which elements might weave their way into the ongoing chapters of Fox’s latest RPG endeavor.