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DELTARUNE is a chapter-based, nonviolent-option RPG from UNDERTALE creator Toby Fox, available now on Nintendo Switch, PC / Mac, and PlayStation. You explore a mysterious parallel world, fight or spare enemies in bullet-dodging battles, and can pick the story up from any chapter. Chapters 1–5 are out, with more planned as free updates, and a free demo covering Chapters 1 & 2 is available for PC / Mac.

The core loop: fight or spare, while dodging bullets

Battles are turn-based RPG encounters where you choose to attack or spare enemies, and between your turns you dodge incoming bullet patterns. The official site describes this as "creative bullet-dodging based battles inspired by games like the Touhou series and Chrono Trigger." So the moment-to-moment skill test is positioning and timing, not just menu choices — the "nonviolent" path is an option you actively play toward, not a cutscene.

If you have played UNDERTALE, this will feel like a familiar system pushed further: the dodging is more central, and encounters are built around reading patterns rather than only picking the right action.

Structure: chapters you can enter from anywhere

DELTARUNE is explicitly "a linear, chapter-based system that you can pick up from anywhere." Practically, that means:

• The story is told in numbered chapters rather than one continuous save file.
• You can start at a later chapter without replaying earlier ones.
• Chapters 1–5 are available now, and the site states more are planned as free updates.

This matters if you want to jump in without committing to a long backlog, or if you are returning after a long break — you are not locked into a single continuous playthrough.

Who makes it, and what it looks like

• Story and soundtrack: written by Toby Fox, with what the site calls "a massive soundtrack."
• Pixel animation: by Temmie, described as "smooth and expressive," with a new in-game hat.
• Cast: new main characters alongside returning UNDERTALE faces such as Toriel and Sans. (The site explicitly notes Papyrus is "busy" — so do not expect him.)
• Difficulty ceiling: "Jevilishly difficult hidden bosses" for players who seek out optional challenges.
• Endings: the site teases "only 1 ending...?" — presented as an open question rather than a confirmed fact.

What you can play right now, and on what

The site does not state prices for the paid chapters, so check your platform store for current pricing and any login requirements before buying.

How to decide if it is for you

• Try it if you liked UNDERTALE's tone and want a longer, chapter-by-chapter continuation with more active dodging, or you want a story you can drop into at any chapter.
• Skip it if you want a single self-contained game with a finished ending — the chapter structure and ongoing free updates mean the story is still unfolding.
• Start with the free demo (Chapters 1 & 2 on PC / Mac) if you are unsure. It is the lowest-commitment way to test whether the bullet-dodging battles click for you.

For news and status updates, the site points to a free mailing list and a newsletter archive, with past status updates dated September 2020, 2021, and 2022.

DELTARUNE has a free demo covering Chapters 1 and 2 for PC and Mac, available through deltarune.com. The full game — Chapters 1–5 — is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC/Mac, and PlayStation, and additional chapters are planned as free updates. So if you want to try before committing, the demo is the entry point; if you want the complete current story, you'll need the paid release on one of those platforms.

What's free vs. what's paid

The site lists the demo explicitly as "Demo (Chapter 1&2) Available For Free PC / Mac." Everything beyond that — the current Chapters 1–5 package — is presented as a release across the three platform families above.

How to find the download or purchase links

1. Go to deltarune.com.
2. Look for the "Available Now" section near the top of the page, which carries the "Chapters 1-5" heading and the platform listing (Nintendo Switch, PC / Mac, PlayStation).
3. For the free demo, look for the demo listing on the same page — it's labeled as free and scoped to PC / Mac.
4. If you want email updates about future chapters, the site offers a free mailing list signup ("Subscribe for free e-mail updates").

The site's own framing is that Chapters 1–5 are out now "with more planned as free updates" — meaning future chapters are described as arriving at no additional cost to owners of the current release, not that the current release itself is free.

What you're actually getting

DELTARUNE is described on the site as a parallel story to UNDERTALE, written by Toby Fox, with pixel animation by Temmie. Key points from the official description:

• A linear, chapter-based system you can pick up from anywhere
• Bullet-dodging, nonviolent RPG battles inspired by the Touhou series and Chrono Trigger
• A large soundtrack
• New main characters plus familiar faces like Toriel and Sans
• Hidden bosses described as "Jevilishly difficult"
• "Only 1 ending...?"

That last item is worth noting if you're the type of player who replays for multiple endings — the site teases a single ending.

Common snags

• The demo isn't listed for consoles. The free demo is scoped to PC / Mac on the site, so don't expect a free console trial from this page.
• "Free updates" ≠ free game. The phrase refers to future chapters being added as free updates; the current Chapters 1–5 release is a paid product on the listed platforms.
• Platform availability differs by content. If you only have a console, the demo route isn't the one described here — you'd be looking at the paid Chapters 1–5 release instead.
• No pricing is shown on the page. The site doesn't list prices or payment platforms, so check your platform's store for current cost.

If your goal is simply to see whether the game is for you, start with the free PC/Mac demo of Chapters 1–2. If you already know you want the full current story, go straight to the Chapters 1–5 release on your platform of choice.

deltarune.com is the official website for DELTARUNE, the parallel story to UNDERTALE created by Toby Fox. It serves as the central hub for game information, trailers, news, and updates. According to the site, Chapters 1–5 are available now, with more chapters planned as free updates. A free demo covering Chapters 1 & 2 is also available for PC / Mac.

What You'll Find on the Site

The homepage is built around a few core sections:

• Available Now — Confirms that Chapters 1–5 have been released.
• Trailers and video content — Embedded YouTube videos for Chapter 5 and for Chapters 1–5. Note that viewing these videos requires agreeing to YouTube's Privacy Policy.
• Game description — A summary of what DELTARUNE is: a chapter-based RPG where you fight or spare your way through bullet-dodging battles alongside new and returning characters.
• News and Updates — A dated archive of status updates and announcements, including the September 2022 status update, the September 2021 and 2020 updates, and a note about a special event that raised $322,805.68.
• Mailing list signup — A free email subscription for DELTARUNE / UNDERTALE updates.

Platforms

The site lists DELTARUNE for:

• Nintendo Switch
• PC / Mac
• PlayStation

The free demo (Chapters 1 & 2) is specifically noted as available for PC / Mac.

What the Game Is

DELTARUNE is described on the site as a linear, chapter-based system you can pick up from anywhere. Key features highlighted include:

• A story and massive soundtrack written by Toby Fox
• New main characters alongside familiar faces like Toriel and Sans
• Pixel animation by Temmie
• Bullet-dodging battles inspired by games like the Touhou series and Chrono Trigger
• Hidden bosses described as "Jevilishly difficult"
• A hint that there may be only one ending

Who This Site Is For

If you're looking to confirm whether DELTARUNE has new chapters, check what platforms it's on, watch official trailers, or sign up for updates directly from the source, deltarune.com is the place to do it. It's an informational site rather than a storefront — it points you toward the game and its news rather than selling it directly.

DELTARUNE is not a sequel to UNDERTALE — it's a parallel story set in a different world, made by the same creator, Toby Fox. That means you don't need to finish UNDERTALE first to follow it, but you'll recognize several characters who return in new roles. The official site describes it as "the next adventure in the UNDERTALE series" and "a parallel story to UNDERTALE," with a cast that mixes new main characters and familiar faces.

Parallel story, not a continuation

The distinction matters if you're deciding whether to play them in order:

• Same creator, same series umbrella. DELTARUNE is written by Toby Fox, the creator of UNDERTALE, and the site credits him with "a massive soundtrack and story."
• Different world and premise. It's framed as a parallel story rather than a direct follow-up, so events in UNDERTALE don't function as required backstory.
• Chapter-based structure. The story is told in chapters rather than one continuous game, and the site describes it as "a linear, chapter-based system that you can pick up from anywhere."

Which UNDERTALE characters appear

The site confirms returning characters by name while keeping the focus on a new main cast:

So if your interest in DELTARUNE comes from UNDERTALE, Toriel and Sans are the clearest confirmed hooks. Papyrus is explicitly addressed as not appearing, which the site plays as a joke rather than a story detail.

What carries over in gameplay feel

The connection is also stylistic. The site describes:

• Nonviolent RPG battles where you "fight or spare your way" through encounters.
• Bullet-dodging combat inspired by the Touhou series and Chrono Trigger.
• "Jevilishly difficult hidden bosses" for players who seek out optional challenges.
• A soundtrack and story by Toby Fox, matching the creative identity of UNDERTALE.

If you liked UNDERTALE's battle system and music more than its specific plot, that's the part of the connection most likely to matter to you.

What's available now

The site's current status line is "Chapters 1-5 Available Now," with "more planned as free updates." A demo covering Chapters 1 and 2 is listed as available for free on PC / Mac. Platforms named on the page are Nintendo Switch, PC / Mac, and PlayStation.

One detail worth noting for expectations: the site teases "...only 1 ending...?" — phrased as a question, so treat it as an open hook rather than a confirmed fact about how the story resolves.

Bottom line

DELTARUNE shares a creator, a series label, a visual style, and some characters with UNDERTALE, but it stands on its own as a parallel story told in chapters. You can start with the free Chapter 1 & 2 demo on PC / Mac if you want to test whether the connection lands for you before committing to the full Chapters 1-5 release.

Chapters 1–5 of DELTARUNE are available now, according to deltarune.com. The site also states that more chapters are planned and will arrive as free updates. A free demo covering Chapters 1 & 2 is available for PC / Mac.

Current chapter status

The page presents the game as a chapter-based release rather than a single finished package: "Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!"

What the chapter-based system means for players

DELTARUNE uses what the site calls "a linear, chapter-based system that you can pick up from anywhere." In practice, that means the story is divided into chapters, and you can start playing from a given chapter rather than being forced through everything from the beginning in one sitting.

The trade-off is that the story is still described as linear and heading toward an ending — the site teases "only 1 ending...?" — so picking up mid-story is a convenience for resuming play, not a set of independent standalone stories.

How to start playing

1. Go to deltarune.com.
2. Choose your platform. The site names Nintendo Switch, PC / Mac, and PlayStation.
3. If you want to try before committing, look for the demo. The site lists "Demo (Chapter 1&2) Available For Free PC / Mac."
4. To follow release news, use the free e-mail updates signup on the site (the DELTARUNE / UNDERTALE mailing list).

Expected result: you either download the free demo (Chapters 1 & 2, PC / Mac) or get the current Chapters 1–5 release for your platform, and you can subscribe for notices about future chapters.

Common sticking points

• Assuming all chapters are finished. They are not. Chapters 1–5 are out; the rest are planned as free updates, so the full story is not yet complete.
• Expecting the demo on every platform. The page specifically lists the free demo for PC / Mac, so don't assume it applies to Switch or PlayStation.
• Treating chapters as separate games. The site describes a linear, chapter-based system with a single ending teased, so chapter selection is about where you pick up, not about disconnected storylines.

What else the site confirms

• It's the "parallel story" to UNDERTALE, with returning characters including Toriel and Sans.
• Battles are bullet-dodging based and can be fought or spared (nonviolent options exist).
• The soundtrack and story are written by Toby Fox; pixel animation is by Temmie.
• Hidden bosses are described as "Jevilishly difficult."