Toby Fox has provided an official update on the development of Deltarune, confirming that Chapter 6 is currently targeting a 2027 release. While a specific day or month remains unannounced, the update offers clarity on the release strategy for the next installment of the game.
Quick Facts
- Target Release: 2027
- Release Strategy: Chapter 6 will launch as a standalone update, not bundled with Chapter 7.
- Content Scope: Fox described Chapter 6 as a shorter and more straightforward story compared to previous entries.
The decision to release Chapter 6 individually contradicts prior fan speculation that the game would continue the pattern established by the Chapter 3 & 4 release. Because the "Weird Route" in previous chapters concludes with a narrative hook pointing toward a "Chapter 7 Route B," many players had expected the next two chapters to arrive as a pair. This new update indicates that players should not expect a direct continuation of that specific route until at least 2028 or 2029.
Regarding the game's direction, Fox noted that the upcoming chapter will likely focus on Noelle's reaction to the Dark World and her father's circumstances. Additionally, Fox addressed community questions regarding the "Jarona" voice clip found in Chapter 5, clarifying that it was a personal reference to his brother's childhood habits rather than a musical homage to The Knack's "My Sharona."