Deltarune is an episodic role-playing game created by Toby Fox, the developer of Undertale. Set in a universe related to Undertale, Deltarune explores new characters, stories, and gameplay mechanics while maintaining the charm and creativity that fans loved in its predecessor. In Deltarune, you play as Kris, a human living in a town with both humans and monsters. Kris, along with classmate Susie, gets transported to the Dark World. And together with Ralsei they embark on an adventure to restore balance. The game mixes traditional turn-based combat with bullet-dodging elements, and players can choose to fight or act peacefully where they can act, defend, or use spells, and choices affect the game's progression.
Toby Fox releases the first chapter of Deltarune as a free download on Halloween, surprising fans with the new project. The release generates significant buzz and excitement, leading to discussions and speculations about the game's connections to Undertale.
Toby Fox confirms Deltarune will be a larger project with multiple chapters. He outlines plans for future development and reassures fans that more content is on the way
Toby Fox updates fans on the progress of Deltarune, stating that work on Chapter 2 is well underway. He shares the challenges and insights of developing the game and his commitment to delivering a high-quality experience.
Toby Fox releases a development update, and mentions that the team is working on Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 simultaneously, highlighting improvements and new elements, building anticipation for the next release.
Chapter 2 of Deltarune is released for free, continuing the story from Chapter 1. The new chapter introduces additional characters, locations, and gameplay mechanics. Toby Fox also announces plans to release future chapters as part of a paid bundle once the entire game is complete.
During the 7th anniversary of Undertale, Toby Fox provides updates on the development of Deltarune, making significant progress on Chapters 3, 4, and 5.
Toby Fox shares updates on the near-completion of Chapters 3 and 4, focusing on polishing and finalizing these chapters.
Toby Fox reveals that Chapter 4 is almost playable, with most major elements implemented. He discusses ongoing work on Chapter 5 and preparations for a simultaneous multi-platform release.
Toby Fox confirms the final stages of development for Chapters 3 and 4, mentioning a charity sweepstakes involving the character Spamton.