Toby Fox has confirmed: Deltarune Chapter 6 will be released in 2027. There’s no exact date yet, only a year, and this is officially confirmed in the FAQ on the game’s Steam page. The chapter will be a free update for all owners of the full version, like the previous ones.
But there are details that change the picture. First, development on Chapter 6 is moving faster than all previous ones, so much so that part of the team may begin work on the final Chapter 7 before the end of 2026. Second, this is the penultimate chapter of the entire saga: seven chapters are planned. Below is a full schedule of all releases, a list of platforms, and development details that won’t fit into a brief AI response.
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When will Deltarune Chapter 6 be released? Release Window from Toby Fox
The official FAQ on Deltarune’s Steam page states in black and white: “Chapter 6 is aimed for 2027.” No narrower window, no month, no quarter. The developers haven’t even specified a season. This is a deliberate move: Toby Fox has repeatedly said that he doesn’t like to commit to rigid dates, lest he miss deadlines and disappoint players. This was the case with the delay of Chapter 3+4 to 2025, when the release was pushed back several months. Now the studio prefers cautious optimism.
What the official Steam FAQ says
In addition to the year, the FAQ also details other important points:
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Chapter 6 will be a free update for everyone who purchased the full game.
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There are seven chapters. The chapter selection screen already shows slots for all seven chapters.
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Development of Chapter 6 is proceeding faster and more smoothly than previous chapters. In the newsletter, Toby noted: “This Chapter is easier to make than the others” thanks to accumulated experience, well-established pipelines, and existing gameplay mechanics that don’t need to be reinvented from scratch.
However, the exact date remains a mystery. For now, the year 2027 is all we have. And that’s official.
Will Deltarune Chapter 6 be free? Price and Pricing Policy
Yes, Chapter 6 is free. As are all subsequent chapters. The only time players pay is to purchase the full game for $24.99 (in rubles, the price varies depending on the region; on Steam, it’s around 800-900 rubles, including the commission). After that, all five remaining chapters (3 through 7) are automatically unlocked as updates.
There are no microtransactions, season passes, or additional costs for individual episodes. Toby Fox has repeatedly emphasized that Deltarune is a single, cohesive story, and he doesn’t want to split it into paid pieces. If you already purchased the game before Chapters 3 and 4, you’ll get Chapter 6 the same day it launches, at no additional cost.
The only requirement is the latest version of the game. Chapter 6 will likely require Chapter 5 to be installed (as did the 2 to 3+4 upgrade), but it’s technically just an upgrade.
All Deltarune Chapter 6 Platforms – Will the Game Come to Nintendo Switch 2?
Toby Fox has officially confirmed the platform list for all future Deltarune chapters, including Chapter 6:
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PC (Windows, macOS)
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Nintendo Switch (original)
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Nintendo Switch 2 (important: the next-gen console is officially on the list)
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PlayStation 4
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PlayStation 5
The Xbox version is not yet listed. The FAQ mentions that the studio is “considering” Xbox, but hasn’t made a firm commitment. For now, Xbox owners will have to wait; perhaps a port will arrive later, as happened with Undertale.
Switch 2 deserves special attention. This is the first game in the series officially announced for the new Nintendo console. Since Chapter 6 is releasing in 2027, the Switch 2 will already be on the market by then (the release is expected in 2026–2027). Toby Fox and his team are already working on optimizing the engine for the new hardware. So, if you’re planning on buying a Switch 2, Deltarune Chapter 6 will be one of the titles available at launch or in the console’s first year.
All platforms will receive the game simultaneously; no timed exclusives are planned.
What’s already completed in Chapter 6 development?
Chapter 6 development is in active progress. According to Toby Fox in the June 2026 newsletter, the team is “most of the way there.” Under the hood:
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Gameplay mechanics have already been defined and prototyped, and most of Chapter 5’s innovations (such as new enemy types and the “shadow” system) will be further developed.
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The story script is fully written.
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Art content (sprites, backgrounds, animations) is in production, with some already completed.
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Toby is writing the music in parallel with other stages. In the newsletter, he mentioned that “several key compositions” for Chapter 6 are already completed, and they “sound darker than Chapter 5.”
However, assembling the entire chapter into a single build, final testing, and localization (translation into several languages, including Russian) are the most labor-intensive stages. These are the steps that could push the release to late 2027 or even early 2028, although 2027 is officially the current target.
Chapter 7 is already in development? What is known about the saga’s finale?
Yes, Chapter 7 is already in development. In the same newsletter, Toby Fox reported that “some of the team may switch to Chapter 7 before the end of 2026” because Chapter 6 is progressing faster than expected. This is unprecedented: the team previously worked on chapters sequentially, but now parallel development is becoming a reality.
What we know about the final chapter:
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Chapter 7 is the final chapter. There are seven of them, and Toby has repeatedly stated that this will be the ending he envisioned from the beginning.
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The story arcs of all the main characters (Chris, Susie, Ralsei) are expected to conclude. The tone is rumored to be “bittersweet,” and Toby has hinted that “not everything will end well for everyone.”
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The FAQ contains a cryptic line: “only 1 ending…?” with a question mark. Many fans interpret this as a hint at multiple endings, but only one ending has been officially confirmed.
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Chapter 7 will likely take less time to develop than Chapter 6, as the main plot and gameplay are already in place. Some sources suggest Chapter 7 could be released as early as 2028, but this is just speculation.
However, it’s worth remembering that Toby Fox is known for his perfectionism. Chapter 7’s release in 2028 is an optimistic forecast. Delays are possible, but the studio is doing everything possible to avoid repeating the long gaps between the first two chapters.
Deltarune Chapter Release Schedule
For clarity, here’s a complete release chronology. Data collected from official sources (Steam, the game’s website, and newsletters).
Please note: Chapter 5 was released exactly one year after Chapters 3+4, on June 24, 2026. Is this a coincidence or a pattern? It’s not yet known, but some fans are theorizing that Chapter 6 will also be released on June 24, but in 2027. There’s no official confirmation of this, so we’re keeping this as an unconfirmed guess.
Deltarune Chapter 6 Frequently Asked Questions
Will Chapter 6 be released on Xbox?
It’s not official yet. The only platforms listed are PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, and PS5. Xbox is being considered, but there are no promises.
How much does Deltarune Chapter 6 cost on its own?
None. It’s free for all owners of the full game. If you haven’t purchased the full game yet, it’s currently priced at $24.99, and the price will likely stay the same.
When exactly in 2027?
Unknown. Toby Fox hasn’t even announced a season. Stay tuned for updates on the official Steam FAQ and newsletter.
Will Chapter 6 be the last?
No. There are seven planned chapters. Chapter 6 is the penultimate one. Chapter 7 will be the final chapter.
