Toby Fox Provides Update on Deltarune Chapter 5 Development

Toby Fox, the creator of Deltarune, has shared a promising update regarding the ongoing development of Chapter 5, revealing that he is diligently working on it "every day." Deltarune, an episodic role-playing game, has had its releases spaced out over several years, which is a departure from Fox's earlier title, Undertale. The first chapter of Deltarune surprised fans with its release in 2018, followed by the second chapter’s unexpected launch in 2021. Now, excitement is building as fans await the forthcoming chapters—3, 4, and 5—all of which are currently in development.

Toby Fox has kept fans in the loop through occasional newsletters and updates on social media. Throughout 2024, he has provided numerous insights about the progress of Chapters 3 and 4, expressing a desire to release both simultaneously. While these chapters are in a "playable" state, Fox emphasizes that there is still much work to be done, aiming to ensure a coordinated launch across all platforms. Recently, he also updated fans on his work on Chapter 5.

In a recent tweet, Fox announced that the development team received the latest version of GameMaker LTS. However, they encountered an issue where the game isn’t recognizing saved files, prompting Fox to seek assistance from the engine's developers. Despite this setback, he reassured fans that he is actively working on Chapter 5 and plans to release another development newsletter by late December.

Toby Fox's Dedication to Deltarune Chapter 5 and Upcoming Newsletter

In his last newsletter from September, Toby Fox stated that both Chapters 3 and 4 have reached content completion, with the focus now shifting primarily to Chapter 5. He expressed his enthusiasm for this chapter and his eagerness to see it come to life.

Fans quickly noticed that Fox's next newsletter is set to drop in late December, aligning with the Christmas season. Many fans have speculated about this timing, particularly given Noelle, a key character from Deltarune Chapter 2, who embodies a strong Christmas theme—especially within the Snowgrave route. This has led to theories that the upcoming newsletter may feature some thematic elements related to Noelle, however subtle. Others are pondering the deeper implications of Fox choosing to release the newsletter during this festive period. For now, fans will need to remain patient as they await Fox's next newsletter and any potential updates about Deltarune.