WARNING: The following article contains minor potential SPOILERS for Deltarune Chapter 4.Deltarunecreator Toby Fox hid a clever reference to another hit indie title, Innersloth’sAmong Us, in the recently released Chapters 3 and 4 update across all platforms. After finding this special Easter egg inDeltarune, theAmong Ussocial media team sent an excited reply to Toby Fox, who responded with a joke of his own.
Billed as a parallel story toUndertale,Deltarunehas seen periodic updates since its initial launch in 2018. Using a chapter-based format to tell its overarching story,Deltarunerecently doubled its available chapters from two to four following the launch of Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console.The Switch 2 version ofDeltarunefeatures functions that utilize the mouse mode capabilities of the Joy-Con 2 controllers. However, this Joy-Con feature can only be used in a specific room that players must find. Game creator Toby Fox also stated that the newly released Chapter 4 is not the end ofDeltarune, as the game’s fifth chapter is planned to arrive sometime in 2026.
AlthoughDeltarunehas cameos from popularUndertalecharacterslike Sans and Toriel, another hit indie game is referenced as an Easter egg.As reported by IGN,Deltarunecreator Toby Fox included a callout toAmong UswithinDeltarune’s latest update. After finding out that their game was mentioned as a referential Easter egg inDeltarune, theAmong Ussocial media team had an excited response to the news, as they “crashed out” in their post. This prompted another joke from Toby Fox, who posted a picture of “Deltrarunehotfix patch notes” that “removedAmong Us"from the game. While the patch notes were an obvious joke,Among Usdeveloper Innersloth replied with the word “RESPECT” and thanked Toby Fox for the special mention.
Deltarune’s New Chapters Include an Among Us Easter Egg
Players can discover thisAmong UsEaster egg inDeltaruneChapter 4, which is a complete tonal shift from the previous third chapter. As Kris, Susie, and Noelle explore Noelle’s home, they come across some empty boxes hidden in a closet. This prompts Susie to call the room they are in “kinda sus… especially that vent” in the ensuing dialogue, which prompts Noelle to break the fourth wall by calling out theAmong Usreferences. However, Noelle’s joke was lost on Susie.
Between the launch of two new chapters and the arrival of the Switch 2,Deltarune’s resurgence came at a good timefor fans old and new. Only time will tell what other references players will find inDeltarune’s next updates.
• A massive soundtrack and story written by Toby Fox!
• Meet new and endearing main characters, as well as familiar faces like Toriel, Sans, as more. Huh? Papyrus? No, he’s busy. Sorry
• Smooth and expressive pixel-animation by Temmie. She also has a new hat (in-game)
• A linear, chapter-based system that you can pick up from anywhere.
• Creative bullet-dodging based battles inspired by games like Touhou and Chrono Trigger.
• … only 1 ending…?
