Deltarune Chapter 5 has debuted on Steam with a significant player surge, attracting nearly 300,000 concurrent players. This impressive figure more than doubles the game's previous player count peak and places it among Steam's top 10 best-selling titles.
The release continues the story of Deltarune, a project by Toby Fox, creator of the acclaimed Undertale. Chapters 1 and 2 were initially released for free, with subsequent chapters adopting a different model. Creator Toby Fox had previously indicated that later chapters would not be free. The initial plan was to release chapters 3, 4, and 5 together as a paid product. However, this strategy evolved in 2025 when Chapters 3 and 4 were released as the game's "official" launch, with Chapter 5 still in development.
Currently, Deltarune Chapters 1 and 2 remain free to play. Players who purchase Chapters 3 and 4 gain access to all future chapters without additional cost. The ongoing development ensures that the narrative continues, with a brief FAQ on the Deltarune Steam page stating that more chapters will be added for free over time. The current aim for Chapter 6's release is 2027, with periodic development updates expected.
Interest in Deltarune remains strong despite its irregular release schedule. The development team also indicated that work on Chapter 7 might commence before the end of the year, suggesting a steady progression for the game's story beyond Chapter 6.