Deltarune Chapter 5 Introduces Dark Path Twist
Originally published Jun 26, 2026
By Rebekah Valentine · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 26, 2026
Key points
- Deltarune Chapter 5 introduces a major twist for players following the 'Weird Route.'
- The route requires specific, morally ambiguous actions involving Noelle to progress.
- The latest chapter ends with a disturbing lake scene and an abrupt conclusion for Weird Route players.
- Weird Route players are locked out of Chapter 6 and must wait until Chapter 7 to continue.
- There are concerns the route may cause save file corruption, similar to Undertale's Genocide Route.
Deltarune Chapter 5 has introduced a shocking twist for players following its 'Weird Route,' a dark and difficult path that diverges significantly from the game's main storyline. This route begins in Chapter 2 and requires specific, morally ambiguous actions involving the character Noelle, including manipulating her through traumatic experiences to unlock unique game mechanics. The latest chapter escalates the tension, culminating in a disturbing scene at a lake where players are forced to guide Noelle into dangerous territory, resulting in an abrupt and unsettling conclusion. The route appears to lock players out of Chapter 6, requiring them to wait until Chapter 7 to continue, raising concerns about potential save file corruption similar to Undertale's Genocide Route.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Rebekah Valentine