A new update from Toby Fox is giving fans more information about the development of the highly-anticipated Chapter 3 of Deltarune.
Deltarune creator Toby Fox has given a new update about the progress of the game’s in-development Chapter 3, claiming that the newest chapter of the beloved game is nearly complete. Following the massive success of 2015’s Undertale, Toby Fox has become a household name within the gaming industry as one of its most recognizable indie developers. Undertale‘s success even saw iconic character Sans added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Mii costume, complete with a remix of beloved song Megalovania. Now, Toby Fox’s newest project is nearing a major milestone with its development.
Starting development years before Undertale‘s release, Deltarune launched the first chapter of the highly-anticipated spiritual successor in 2018. The game features a more traditional combat system compared to Undertale‘s unique gameplay, putting players in the role of a teenager whisked away to the game’s “Dark World.” Toby Fox officially launched the game’s second chapter in late 2021, while also giving regular updates on the development of upcoming chapters. Now, Deltarune‘s Chapter 3 is reportedly nearing completion, according to Toby Fox.
Toby Fox Gives Update on Deltarune Chapter 3
As reported by NintendoLife, a recent newsletter from Toby Fox reveals that Deltarune‘s Chapter 3 is nearing the final stages of its development. According to Fox, the team is currently working on the game’s Japanese localization, with only porting and bug-testing left to be done on the newest chapter. Toby Fox has previously teased Chapter 3 multiple times, showing off screenshots and videos from the next entry in the Deltarune saga. Fox also confirmed in October of last year that Chapter 3 was “content complete,” with all of the game’s dialogue and gameplay finished.
Alongside the update on Chapter 3’s progress, Toby Fox shared more news about the early development for Deltarune‘s future chapters as well. The newsletter confirms that most of the Deltarune team is now working on Chapter 4, reportedly “setting an internal deadline” with the help of the studio’s newly-hired producer. Fox also revealed that some minor work is already being done on Deltarune Chapter 5, expected to be the conclusion of Deltarune‘s story. A release window for Chapter 3 was not confirmed within the newsletter.
With the highly-anticipated release of Deltarune‘s Chapter 3 on the horizon, Toby Fox’s success has seen him branch out from his indie game roots. Fox has worked multiple times with Game Freak and The Pokemon Company, creating music for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet as well as Pokemon Sword and Shield. Toby Fox would notably create the theme for Scarlet and Violet‘s new Tera Raid Battles, as well as compose the Area Zero theme. Deltarune looks to continue to cement Toby Fox’s place in modern gaming as one of its most beloved creators.
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By MICHAEL BRANDON INGRAM 18 Feb 2024
