Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Going Off On Steam
After being announced in a Nintendo Direct two weeks ago, Deltarune Chapter 5 is now live and has taken Toby Fox's episodic RPG to new levels of hype. The update caused Deltarune's Steam concurrent player count to jump to 291,816, more than double the game's previous peak. This surge highlights the growing anticipation and excitement surrounding the latest installment.
As fans dive into the new chapter, Deltarune has climbed into the top 10 most played games on Steam—a surprising achievement for a single-player RPG, which typically sees concurrent players in the low five figures. The game's previous all-time peak was 133,930 players, recorded last June when the first four chapters were released as a paid game on Steam. The popularity spike around Chapter 5's release has also propelled Deltarune to number 13 on Steam's top sellers list.
Of course, the Steam numbers only tell part of the story—Deltarune is also available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, meaning there are likely many more players enjoying the new chapter across these platforms. The game's widespread availability has contributed to its massive reach and community engagement.
The Deltarune fanbase is going off on social media, with players sharing their theories, secrets, and guides after waiting a year for the new content. Plenty of players have also praised the new chapter through Steam reviews, where Deltarune currently holds a 98% positive rating. This strong reception underscores the game's impact and the dedication of its fanbase.
Deltarune's first chapter was released for free back in 2018, with new chapters being released intermittently in the years since. With just over a year since the joint release of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, the wait for Chapter 5 has been the shortest yet. This suggests that the development team is becoming more efficient and consistent in their release schedule.
Toby Fox still has more chapters to release to complete Deltarune's story, as he signed off on Chapter 5's release announcement with a promise that the team will return to work on the next chapter. According to the game's Steam page, Chapter 6 is currently planned for a 2027 release. This upcoming chapter is highly anticipated and will likely continue to drive interest in the series.
