Deltarune Update: Chapter 4 Nearing Completion, but Release Still Distant
Toby Fox, creator of Undertale, recently shared a development update on Deltarune in his newsletter. While Chapter 4 is nearing completion, a release date for Chapters 3 and 4 (slated for simultaneous release on PC, Switch, and PS4) remains elusive.
Fox confirmed that Chapter 4 is largely playable, needing only polish. Maps are finished, battles are functional, but some refinements are required: minor cutscene adjustments, battle balancing, visual improvements, background enhancements, and improved ending sequences for a couple of battles. Positive feedback from playtesters fuels optimism.
The multi-platform and multilingual release presents significant challenges, especially given this is the first major paid release since Undertale. Fox highlighted key tasks before launch: testing new features, finalizing PC and console versions, Japanese localization, and thorough bug testing.
Chapter 3 development is complete (per Fox's February newsletter), and preliminary work on Chapter 5 has even begun. The newsletter offered teasers: Ralsei and Rouxls dialogue, an Elnina character description, and a new item, GingerGuard.
While the extended wait since Chapter 2 is understandable given the scope – Chapters 3 and 4 combined will be longer than Chapters 1 and 2 – Fox anticipates a smoother release schedule for future chapters once Chapters 3 and 4 launch. A specific release date remains unannounced.
