Deltarune Chapter 6 is coming in 2027, and Toby Fox says the tone is shifting

The details:

• In his latest newsletter, Fox describes Chapter 6 as "a shorter, straightforward chapter that focuses on one aspect of the story." He adds that there are "no more wacky silly adventures," signalling a deliberate tonal shift as the game moves toward its conclusion.
• At least one mystery will be resolved in Chapter 6 whether players feel ready for the answer or not, and Fox notes that those who stick around for Chapter 7 will better understand the storytelling approach being taken across both chapters.
• Development is progressing steadily. Fox recently finished writing new sequences for the final third of the chapter and has rearranged level rooms to fit the updated structure. The next step is for the team to play a rough draft from start to finish, after which they will focus on the final boss and polishing cutscenes.
• Chapter 7 will be released separately at a later date, and Fox says some staff may begin work on it before the end of 2026.

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