Thanks to the June 9 Nintendo Direct showcase, Deltarune Chapter 5 has finally been revealed to be releasing on June 24, 2026. Originally launched in 2018, Deltarune has grown into one of the most successful indie RPGs in gaming. Developed by Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale, the game follows Kris, Susie, and Ralsei as they travel between the Light and Dark Worlds while uncovering a larger mystery surrounding Dark Fountains and a looming prophecy.
The first two Deltarune chapters are available for free and launched in 2018 and 2021, respectively, while Chapter 3 and 4 arrived as part of the paid release in 2025. Since then, fans have closely followed development updates in anticipation of the next episode in the series, which will ultimately have seven chapters. Though Toby Fox gave frequent updates on the status of Deltarune Chapter 5, there was never a definitive launch date provided until now.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Launching Sooner Than You Think
On June 9, during the Nintendo Direct showcase, Toby Fox finally revealed the release date for the next, highly anticipated episode of the RPG series. Deltarune Chapter 5 will be launching sooner than many expected, on June 24, 2026, for the original Nintendo Switch console and Switch 2, as well as PC, PS4, and PS5. It will launch as a free update for current owners of Deltarune across supported platforms. The release date announcement was accompanied by a trailer that showcased additional gameplay, new environments, battles, and story sequences from the upcoming chapter.
Image via Toby Fox
Image via Toby Fox
Image via Toby Fox
Image via Toby Fox
Deltarune has earned widespread praise for its writing, music, characters, and unique combat system. Unlike Undertale, which takes place in a parallel universe, Deltarune plays more like a standard turn-based RPG and includes a party system, magic, and special abilities. The game also expands on a few things that fans of Undertale found somewhat lacking: exploration, puzzles, and mini-games. The episodic RPG also has a much longer playtime than its predecessor, which only takes 7 to 12 hours to complete. Though they're taking some time to come out, the seven chapters will require longer to beat, with the first four already clocking in at a little over 16 hours.
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With Chapter 5's release date now confirmed, attention will soon be turning toward the final two chapters of Deltarune. However, before that happens, Nintendo Switch 2 owners will have plenty to keep them occupied. The June 9 Nintendo Direct presentation offered a ton of exciting announcements for gamers, particularly for fans of RPGs. Besides confirming the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, the showcase revealed that Final Fantasy Resonance will be coming in October 2026 with retro-inspired HD-2D graphics, and a new entry in the Xenoblade series is coming in 2027. Fans also got another glimpse at the upcoming and long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 4, though there is still no release date confirmed.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- October 31, 2018
- ESRB
- Teen / Language, Suggestive Themes, Mild Blood, Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Toby Fox
- Publisher(s)
- Toby Fox
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- RPG
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