Happy 2026 everybody! DELTARUNE Chapter 5 is on track to release later this year! The translation is already underway. Here are some lines I took from the translation sheet. pic.twitter.com/tTibiiqnlB
— Toby Fox (@tobyfox) January 2, 2026
To the uninitiated, these might seem like quirky RPG flavor lines, but veteran players are already deep in analysis. The mention of specific lore elements has sent the fanbase into a speculative frenzy.
“Placing Seam’s dialogue so prominently is a bold move; he knows exactly how much the community obsesses over Shadow Crystal lore,” one fan commented. Another enthusiast noted, “While everyone is focused on the crystals, I’m still trying to wrap my head around ‘The Way of the Worm.'”
A more exuberant reaction summarized the general mood: “TOBY, WHAT IS HAPPENING?! Shadow Crystal lore, Seam, and a mention of Dess? I am not ready for this!”
Throughout 2025, Fox maintained that Chapter 5 would miss the early half of 2026. Given that Chapters 3 and 4 were released simultaneously in the summer of 2025—roughly four years after the second installment—the development cycle appears to be gaining momentum. This latest update from Fox suggests that the project is proceeding smoothly behind the scenes.
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