{"rewrite":{"id":"r_44c21fec9e801ebe4bfa02be","clusterId":"c_6e2deb00e01cd1997bb5b68f","slug":"deltarune-chapter-5-arrives-june-25-as-free-update","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"DELTARUNE Chapter 5 Arrives June 25 as Free Update","summary":"During the June 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast, Toby Fox's RPG DELTARUNE received a release date for its fifth chapter. Chapter 5 will launch on June 25 as a free update for the full version of the game across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC. The trailer shown during the Direct depicted the party exploring a Japanese-style world with torii gates and shrines, accompanied by a Japanese-arranged soundtrack. Enemies wrapped in cherry blossom petals appeared, and a shovel-wielding pot character displayed the message \"The enemy has bloomed.\" A scene showed Lancer hugging Susie and acting spoiled. Separately, Toby Fox published a newsletter on June 10 detailing the development status of Chapter 6. He reported that cutscenes, NPC interactions, field gimmicks like wall climbing and puzzles, and minor enemy bullet patterns are nearly complete. Work is currently focused on the final boss's bullet pattern. Fox said he \"can't believe it myself\" but noted that at the current pace, some team members may begin work on Chapter 7 before the end of 2026. The newsletter also credited Everdraed for the Chapter 5 trailer video, Carlos \"insaneintherain\" Eiene for music performance and arrangement, and Temmie for the end art.","whyItMatters":"The simultaneous release date for Chapter 5 and the unusually candid progress report on Chapter 6 suggest Toby Fox's development pace has accelerated significantly, potentially shortening the wait for the remaining chapters of DELTARUNE.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eToby Fox\u0026#39;s newsletter, published on June 10, also included behind-the-scenes details on the Chapter 5 trailer shown during the Direct. The video was produced by Everdraed, with music performance and arrangement by Carlos \u0026#34;insaneintherain\u0026#34; Eiene, and the end art by Temmie.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegarding the tone of Chapter 5, Fox noted that while Chapter 4 had an ominous atmosphere \u0026#34;like dark clouds gathering on the horizon,\u0026#34; the new chapter shifts perspective toward themes of \u0026#34;let\u0026#39;s bring back smiles before the sun completely sets\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;let\u0026#39;s go on another fun adventure.\u0026#34; The official website\u0026#39;s description for Chapter 5 reads, \u0026#34;Let\u0026#39;s have one more fun adventure, okay?\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trailer showed the party exploring a Japanese-style world with torii gates and shrines, accompanied by a Japanese-arranged soundtrack. Enemies wrapped in cherry blossom petals appeared, and a shovel-wielding pot character displayed the message \u0026#34;The enemy has bloomed.\u0026#34; A scene showed Lancer hugging Susie and acting spoiled, saying \u0026#34;Whyyy? Don\u0026#39;t say that~.\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately, on June 9, game merchandise company Fangamer launched a new line of DELTARUNE items. The lineup includes plushies of Rouxls Kaard and Elnina \u0026amp; Lanino, a Holy Water keychain, clip-on plushies of Mike and Pippins, a Dark Sanctuary poster, and a vinyl record featuring piano arrangements of music from Chapters 1 and 2. The items are available for order from Japan as well.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"DELTARUNE Chapter 5 drops June 25 as a free update. The trailer shows a Japanese-style world with torii gates, cherry blossom enemies, and Lancer hugging Susie. Toby Fox says Chapter 6 is going so smoothly that work on Chapter 7 might start before 2027.","twitterPost":"Toby Fox's newsletter reveals Chapter 6's final boss bullet pattern is in progress, and he says some devs may start Chapter 7 by year's end. Chapter 5 hits June 25.","threadsPost":"DELTARUNE Chapter 5 drops June 25 as a free update for Switch 2 and Switch. The trailer revealed a Japanese-style world with torii gates and cherry blossoms, a notable visual shift from the series' earlier aesthetic. Ralsei coddling Susie also made the cut.","newsletterBlurb":"DELTARUNE Chapter 5 will be released on June 25 as a free update, as announced during the Nintendo Direct. Toby Fox's newsletter reveals that Chapter 6 development is progressing faster than expected, with a possibility that work on Chapter 7 could begin before the end of 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2115799.html\",\"title\":\"RPG \\\"DELTARUNE\\\" with Unique Worldview to Release Chapter 5 on June 25 [Nintendo Direct Breaking News]\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/897/G089769/20260610013/\",\"title\":\"「DELTARUNE」Chapter 5 to Release on June 25 as Free Update for the Full Game\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260609-448713/\",\"title\":\"'DELTARUNE' Chapter 5 to Release on June 25 via Free Update\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606098z\",\"title\":\"'DELTARUNE' New Scenario 'Chapter 5' to be Distributed as Free Update on June 25! 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