Deltarune Chapter 5 Breaks Steam Player Record as Toby Fox Sets 2027 Target for Chapter 6

The release of Deltarune Chapter 5 has become one of the biggest moments in gaming this year, drawing nearly 300,000 concurrent players on Steam and setting a new all-time record for the title. Creator Toby Fox also confirmed that Chapter 6 is currently targeting a 2027 release.

Chapter 5, titled Festival Day, launched to strong demand and quickly reached 291,816 concurrent players on Steam, according to SteamDB. The figure more than doubled the game’s previous record of 133,920 and placed it among Steam’s top-selling titles. The milestone reflects current gaming trends, showing that Deltarune continues to attract both longtime fans and new players nearly a decade after its first chapter debuted.

Chapter 5 expands the story

The latest installment introduces the Flower Kingdom, a Dark World formed within Asgore’s flower shop, where the next stage of the story unfolds. The story follows Flowery, one of Asgore’s flowers, as it tries to make him happy while continuing several storylines established in earlier chapters.

Chapter 5 also adds more optional content, including Pink as the final Shadow Crystal bonus boss and further expands the alternate “Weird Route”. Chapter 5 was originally intended to be released together with Chapters 3 and 4 before later arriving as a free update for existing owners of the game.

Chapter 6 development moves forward

Although Chapter 5 marks another major milestone, Toby Fox has confirmed that Deltarune’s story is far from over. In the game’s official Steam FAQ, he said the team is aiming for a 2027 release for Chapter 6 while promising to provide periodic updates on game development.

The FAQ also confirms that future chapters will be added at no extra cost for players who own the paid version of Deltarune. Chapters 1 and 2 remain free, giving new players an easy way to begin the adventure before purchasing the later chapters.

Fox has previously said that development on Chapter 6 has been progressing smoothly. He also revealed that the team is moving ahead fast enough that some developers could begin work on Chapter 7 before the end of the year, although no release date has been announced for that chapter.

Chapter 7 could enter development soon

Fox has also shared positive news about the progress of game development. Development on Chapter 6 has progressed at a steady pace, and Fox said some members of the team could begin work on Chapter 7 before the end of the year. However, the developer has not announced when Chapter 7 is expected to launch.

With Chapter 5 setting a new Steam player record, Deltarune continues to stand out in both gaming and entertainment. Its steady release schedule, loyal fan base, and ongoing game development efforts suggest the series still has plenty of momentum, while its success also reflects broader gaming trends that continue to favor memorable, story-focused experiences.

While the complete roadmap for Deltarune has not yet been revealed, there is still no official word on how many chapters the game will include before the story concludes. For now, the focus remains on completing each new installment while providing players with periodic updates on development progress. As one of the latest game releases to capture widespread attention, Chapter 5 has set high expectations for what comes next in Toby Fox’s long-running RPG.