Deltarune Chapter 5 is confirmed to launch in late 2026
(Courtesy : Toby Fox)
Confirmed by the creator of the game
Deltarune devotees are very excited as the creator himself, Toby Fox, has confirmed that Deltarune Chapter 5 will be released later in 2026. This information was shared on his X social media post.
The localization is already underway and we got some new teasers for translation lines, which hint at Shadow Crystal lore, Susie-Kris banter, and nostalgic callbacks. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Toby Fox’s New Year update for Deltarune Chapter 5
Toby Fox wished everyone a great new year and shared some interesting things on his X post:
“Happy 2026 everybody! DELTARUNE Chapter 5 is on track to release later this year!”
| Character/Line | Teaser |
|---|---|
| Seam | Shadow Crystals hold “distinct power” (not just glass); “will” hinted but ambiguous. |
| Susie & Kris | Teasing horror movie chats, Asriel nods—sibling sass! |
| Koody | Slang confusion (dev note clarifies humor). |
| Memories | Kris/Asriel/Noelle/Dess family flashbacks; TVs observed. |
| Meta | Annoying Dog twist! |
Conclusion
There is no doubt that for Toby, Chapter 5 is the main focus this year for the Deltarune game. With all rooms and situations fully described and the project being in the translation and platform preparation stage.
This chapter is also going to be a standalone update (existing owners) and will continue the story with the additional chapters.
The exact release date or window has not been announced yet. But we can expect them to release after September 2026.
When does Deltarune Chapter 5 release?
Later 2026, “on track” per Toby Fox.
What’s in Chapter 5 translation teasers?
Shadow Crystal lore (Seam), Susie/Kris banter, family memories, Annoying Dog meta.
Is Chapter 5 standalone?
Yes, free update for Ch3/4 owners.
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