Deltarune Chapter 4 Nearing Completion, But Release Still Far Off

Deltarune Update: Chapter 4 Nearing Completion, but Release Still Awaits

Toby Fox, creator of Undertale, recently shared a progress update on Deltarune in his latest newsletter. While Chapter 4 is nearing completion, a simultaneous release of Chapters 3 and 4 on PC, Switch, and PS4 is still some time away.

Chapter 4 Status:

Development on Chapter 4 is in its final polishing stages. All maps are complete, battles are playable, but several elements require refinement. This includes minor improvements to two cutscenes, balancing and visual enhancements for one battle, a background update for another, and improved ending sequences for two more. Despite this, Fox considers Chapter 4 essentially playable, receiving positive feedback from playtesters.

Challenges and Next Steps:

The multi-platform and multilingual release presents significant challenges. Fox highlights the increased effort required for a paid release compared to the free initial chapters. Before launch, the team must complete several key tasks:

• Testing new functions
• Finalizing PC and console versions
• Japanese localization
• Thorough bug testing

Chapter 3 and Beyond:

Chapter 3 development is finished. Early work on Chapter 5, including map creation and battle design, has already begun.

A Glimpse into the Future:

While a release date remains unannounced, the newsletter offered teasers including Ralsei and Rouxls dialogue, an Elnina character description, and a new item, GingerGuard. Fox confirmed that Chapters 3 and 4 combined will be longer than Chapters 1 and 2. He expressed confidence that future chapter releases will be more streamlined after the launch of Chapters 3 and 4. The extended wait since Chapter 2 has generated both anticipation and some initial disappointment among fans, but the promise of a substantial expansion to the game's narrative is expected to alleviate some of that frustration.