DELTARUNE Chapters 1-4 Now Available for Pre-Order on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 via eShop

Renowned indie developer Toby Fox has officially announced that DELTARUNE Chapters 1-4 is now available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop, targeting both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The highly anticipated digital release is set for June 5, 2025, bringing Fox’s acclaimed storytelling and innovative gameplay to Nintendo’s dedicated handheld audience. DELTARUNE, a parallel narrative to Fox's celebrated title UNDERTALE, has captured the attention of RPG fans worldwide with its unique blend of humor, emotion, and challenging bullet-dodging battles.

The new release allows players to pre-order, ensuring day-one access on both Nintendo Switch platforms. One of the standout features for this edition is robust cross-buy support, delivering excellent value to Nintendo users.

According to official statements, players who purchase DELTARUNE Chapters 1-4 on either the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 will receive the corresponding version free of charge, provided both versions are claimed using the same Nintendo Account.

This ensures seamless accessibility and helps build the player base across both generations of hardware. DELTARUNE Chapters 1-4 continues the tradition of creative gameplay and rich storytelling established by UNDERTALE.

The game combines traditional RPG elements with inventive combat mechanics inspired by classic titles like Touhou and Chrono Trigger.

Players will traverse a mysterious realm, teaming up with both new and returning characters from the beloved UNDERTALE cast, including familiar faces such as Toriel and Sans.

While some series favorites, like Papyrus, have a reduced presence this time around, the new cast and cameos keep the story fresh and engaging. Toby Fox has emphasized the extensive original soundtrack and narrative, personally written to enrich the DELTARUNE experience.

The pixel animation, crafted by longtime collaborator Temmie Chang, is noted for its smooth and expressive style—she even debuts a new in-game hat for this release.

Fans of the series will also appreciate the game's challenging hidden bosses, designed to test even the most skilled players. DELTARUNE adopts a linear, chapter-based progression, allowing players to enjoy the story in manageable segments and making it easy to pick up and play from any chapter.

In an era where player agency often results in multiple divergent endings, DELTARUNE maintains a singular, cohesive conclusion, preserving the integrity of Fox's narrative vision. With its June 5, 2025 release date and pre-orders now available on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, DELTARUNE Chapters 1-4 represents one of the year’s most anticipated indie launches.

Between its thoughtful cross-buy policy, acclaimed artistic vision, and developer pedigree, DELTARUNE continues to raise the bar for narrative-driven indie RPGs on Nintendo platforms.

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