Deltarune Chapter 5 — June 24 Release, Free Update Details
Deltarune Chapter 5 — Quick Facts
- Release: June 24, 2026
- Free update for existing owners — no additional purchase needed
- Platforms: PC (Steam, itch.io), PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2
- Save data: Carries over from Chapters 1-4
- Total planned: 7 chapters (Ch. 5 released, Ch. 6-7 in development)
Deltarune Chapter 5 Announced at Nintendo Direct #
Toby Fox revealed Deltarune Chapter 5 during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, confirming a June 24 release date across all platforms. The announcement came with a brief teaser showing new areas, characters, and the signature humor that defines the series.
The release is a free update for existing Deltarune owners. If you already own Chapters 1-4 on Steam, Switch, or PlayStation, Chapter 5 will automatically appear as an update on June 24.
Source: Nintendo Direct June 2026
What We Know About Chapter 5 #
Toby Fox has been characteristically sparse with details, but the teaser and developer updates suggest:
- New areas beyond Chapter 4’s cliffhanger ending
- New characters — Toby Fox’s track record suggests at least one memorable new party member or antagonist
- Choices matter — the game tracks your decisions across all chapters, and Chapter 5 is expected to deliver on long-running narrative threads
- Gameplay variety — each chapter introduces new mechanics; Chapter 5 is expected to continue this tradition
The game’s SnowGrave chapter structure — where Chapter 4 ended on a major cliffhanger — means Chapter 5 picks up immediately after the events of Chapter 4’s finale.
How to Access Chapter 5 #
Steam (PC):
- Already own Deltarune? The update will auto-download on June 24
- New players: buy Chapters 1-4 for free (Deltarune is pay-what-you-want), then Chapter 5 unlocks automatically
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2:
- The game updates through the eShop. Your save data transfers seamlessly between Switch and Switch 2
- The Switch 2 version benefits from improved loading times, but the content is identical
PlayStation (PS4 / PS5):
- Download the free update from the PlayStation Store
- Cross-save between PS4 and PS5 versions
The Deltarune Arc So Far #
For those catching up, Deltarune is Toby Fox’s follow-up to Undertale. The game follows Kris, Susie, and Ralsei through the Dark World — a dimension where classroom objects become characters and your choices write the story:
| Chapter | Release | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 2018 | The trio enters the Dark World, meets Ralsei, defeats King |
| 2 | Sept 2021 | Cyber World, Queen, the Spamton phenomenon |
| 3 | Feb 2025 | TV World, the mystery of Kris’s night-time activities deepens |
| 4 | Feb 2025 | Released alongside Chapter 3, major cliffhanger ending |
| 5 | Jun 2026 | Story continues from the Chapter 4 cliffhanger |
Why Chapter 5 Matters #
The free update model — where Toby Fox releases chapters episodically at no additional cost — is almost unprecedented for a game of Deltarune’s scale and quality. Each chapter has expanded the scope of the previous one, and Chapter 5 is expected to be the largest yet.
The game’s themes of choice, control, and consequence have resonated deeply with players. Chapter 5 arrives at a point where the narrative stakes are highest — the Chapter 4 ending was widely considered the series’ strongest moment yet.
Nintendo Direct Appearance #
The inclusion of Deltarune Chapter 5 in a mainline Nintendo Direct alongside Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, and Star Fox signals Nintendo’s continued investment in indie partnerships. Toby Fox has had a close relationship with Nintendo since Undertale’s Switch release in 2018.
Sources:
- Nintendo Direct June 2026 — official summary
- Nintendo Direct Summer Game Fest — Deltarune Chapter 5
- Deltarune official site