Deltarune Chapter 5 has been officially confirmed for release later in 2026, according to a New Year message shared by series creator Toby Fox. The announcement was made directly by Fox on social media, offering a brief but clear status update on the next chapter of the game’s ongoing development.
In the message, Fox stated, “Happy 2026 everybody! DELTARUNE Chapter 5 is on track to release later this year!” He also confirmed that localization work is already in progress, noting that translation has begun and sharing selected lines from the translation sheet. This update positions Chapter 5 firmly within the current year, following the paid release of Chapters 3 and 4 in June 2025.
The shared translation material provides insight into the narrative and tonal direction of Chapter 5. Several dialogue excerpts focus on character driven interactions and expanding lore. Seam offers exposition related to the Shadow Crystals, describing them as objects with a distinct power rather than ordinary glass. While Seam briefly suggests labeling this power as “will,” the explanation is left deliberately unresolved, continuing the series’ pattern of ambiguity.
Additional dialogue highlights feature Susie engaging in casual and teasing conversations with Kris, including references to horror movies and remarks involving Kris’s brother, Asriel. Another character, Koody, appears confused by both abstract phrasing and modern slang, prompting a developer note clarifying intended meaning while preserving the humor of the exchange.
The translation sheet also includes system messages and memory-related text. These lines describe environmental observations, such as commentary on televisions, as well as scenes recalling shared childhood moments involving Kris, Asriel, Noelle, Dess, and their families. Meta references are present as well, including a line involving the Annoying Dog used in an unexpected manner.
Deltarune Chapter 5 is currently the main focus of development, with all rooms and scenes described as functionally complete and the project now in its translation and platform preparation phase. The chapter is expected to release as a standalone update for existing owners of the game, continuing the story without bundling additional chapters.
