Deltarune Developer Toby Fox Gives New Update on Chapter 3 Progress

Deltarune creator Toby Fox has given a new update about the progress of the game's in-development Chapter 3, claiming that the newest chapter of the beloved game is nearly complete. Following the massive success of 2015's Undertale, Toby Fox has become a household name within the gaming industry as one of its most recognizable indie developers. Undertale's success even saw iconic character Sans added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Mii costume, complete with a remix of beloved song Megalovania. Now, Toby Fox's newest project is nearing a major milestone with its development.

Starting development years before Undertale's release, Deltarune launched the first chapter of the highly-anticipated spiritual successor in 2018. The game features a more traditional combat system compared to Undertale's unique gameplay, putting players in the role of a teenager whisked away to the game's «Dark World.» Toby Fox officially launched the game's second chapter in late 2021, while also giving regular updates on the development of upcoming chapters. Now, Deltarune's Chapter 3 is reportedly nearing completion, according to Toby Fox.

As reported by NintendoLife, a recent newsletter from Toby Fox reveals that Deltarune's Chapter 3 is nearing the final stages of its development. According to Fox, the team is currently working on the game's Japanese localization, with only porting and bugtesting left to be done on the newest chapter. Toby Fox has previously teased Chapter 3 multiple times, showing off screenshots and videos from the next entry in the Deltarune saga. Fox also confirmed in October of last year that Chapter 3 was «content complete,» with all of the game's dialogue and gameplay finished.

Alongside the update on Chapter 3's progress, Toby Fox shared more news about the early development for Deltarune's future chapters as well. The newsletter confirms that most of the Deltarune team is now working on Chapter 4, reportedly «setting an internal deadline» with the help of the