Deltarune Switch Cross-Buy: Buy Once, Play on Switch 2 Free!

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Summary

  • Toby Fox confirms Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4’s release times.
  • Switch users get a cross-buy deal: Buy Chapters 1-4 on Switch, play on Switch 2 at no extra cost.
  • PlayStation users can also take advantage of cross-buy.

Toby Fox, creator of Deltarune, has shared a thrilling tidbit that Nintendo Switch users ought to take note of, in light of the Undertale sequel’s official inclusion in the Switch 2 roster. The initial two chapters of Deltarune were unveiled in 2021, marking six years since Undertale made waves in the indie RPG sphere. In this continuation, we follow teenager Kris, Susie the monster, and Ralsei, the Dark World prince, as they band together to save their world.

Among the many shocking unveilings during Nintendo’s extensive Switch 2 presentation, Toby Fox’s sequel stood out, accompanied by other exhilarating announcements such as Mario Kart World being an open-world launch game, Hollow Knight: Silksong becoming part of the successor console’s library of games, and the introduction of FromSoftware’s new intellectual property, The Duskbloods. Fans eagerly anticipating releases from the Japanese publisher are well aware that the Switch 2 is set to debut on June 5, 2025, and demand for pre-orders has been exceptionally high among retailers.

During the recent Direct, the official release date for Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 was finally announced. More exciting news has been confirmed for Nintendo users by Fox, as outlined in the latest Deltarune newsletter. The developer revealed a “cross-buy” offer for Switch owners, meaning that if fans purchase Chapters 1 to 4 on the Nintendo Switch, they can play the Switch 2 version at no additional cost once it’s released. Similarly, PlayStation users will benefit from this deal by being able to play the PS5 version without extra charge after initially purchasing and playing the PS4 version. While Chapters 1 and 2 were free releases, Chapters 3 and 4 will require payment upon release.

Nintendo Users Can Buy Deltarune Once to Play on Switch and Switch 2

Beyond its launch on the advanced and upgraded console, the game Deltarune offers an exclusive feature specifically for the Switch 2, a detail that is sure to make fans of this serialized series feel more comfortable. The community was already buzzing with anticipation following the Direct, but the announcement of the cross-buy deal, along with the newsletter’s second communication revealing the precise release times for Chapters 1 – 4, has left the fanbase energized and enthusiastic.

Combining Deltarune with the array of surprises unveiled during the Direct, the list of every Switch 2 game confirmed thus far is quite remarkable. Joining Mario Kart World, Nintendo will also introduce new games like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kirby Air Raid to their exclusive collection. Additionally, there’s a plethora of third-party games set to appear on the console too, such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 & 4.

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2025-05-09 11:12