Summary
Nintendo’s recent Switch 2 Direct was a real feast for the eyes, and one segment finally announced the release date for Chapters 3 and 4 of Toby Fox’sDeltarune. The episodic RPG that isDeltaruneserves as the follow-up project to the hit 2015Undertaleand its first two chapters were released in October 2018 and September 2021 respectively. The story follows the human Kris, the monster Susie, and Ralsei, a prince from the Dark World, who are on a mission to save the world.
JoiningDeltarune’s announcement, theNintendo Switch 2 Direct presented plenty of surprising reveals, including gameplay footage from the launch titleMario Kart World, an anticipated release window forHollow Knight: Silksong, and FromSoftware’s new IP debutThe Duskbloods. Alongside a smorgasbord of Switch 2-exclusive games, the showcase dived into the impressive hardware and software upgrades in Nintendo’s successor console before revealing the June 2025 release date.
Deltarune’s Switch 2 announcement trailer confirmed Chapters 3 and 4 would be released on June 08, 2025, sharing a launch date with Nintendo’s console itself. The new installments will join Chapters 1 and 2 on the console, but unlike the first two releases that were free, Chapters 3 and 4 will be paid content.Fox’s last update onDeltaruneChapters 3 and 4confirmed console testing was still underway, assuring demo save files would carry over to the consoles’ main title, and the Switch 2 trailer also shared a glimpse of gameplay. Fans spotted the return of leading skeleton Sans as well as new mechanics and what appeared to be aGuitar Hero-like challenge.
Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 Will Release on July 08, 2025
Deltarunefans have their expectations for Chapters 3 and 4, and the Switch 2 release date announcement overjoyed Fox’s entire fandom. Many gamers notedDeltaruneas being their favorite announcement of the showcase, with more proclaiming they would be taking Chapters 3 and 4’s release date off work. Since fans have been waiting four years for new content, social media users wanted Fox to receive a respect button on Twitter and applauded the developer for keeping the release date a secret for so long.
