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Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Out Next Week — Free Update on All Platforms

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Toby Fox’s acclaimed RPG series is adding its next chapter in under a week. Deltarune Chapter 5: The Field of Pink and Gold launches simultaneously worldwide on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 11 a.m. EDT — that is 11 p.m. SGT on the same night — and it arrives as a free update for everyone who already owns the game.

DELTARUNE – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

One More Adventure Before the Final Act

If Chapter 4 left you feeling unsettled — dark clouds on the horizon and all that — Fox says Chapter 5 is a deliberate tonal shift. In his release-date newsletter he described it as a chance to “turn around and watch the sun, before it goes down completely” and enjoy “one more fun adventure” before the story heads into its closing chapters. The Dark World this time is built around Asgore’s flower shop, Flower King, which explains the floral enemies, the sprawling pink-and-gold colour palette, and the chapter’s subtitle.

Deltarune Chapter 5 The Field of Pink and Gold logo
Image courtesy of Toby Fox / Deltarune

Fox also confirmed he deliberately kept the best moments out of the reveal trailer, writing that he “avoided showing the most exciting moments” to preserve first-time surprises. The 46-second Nintendo Direct clip is restrained on purpose — trust that there is more waiting inside.

What Singapore Players Need to Know

The release is simultaneous worldwide, so no region-locking to worry about. Here is the quick breakdown:

  • Release time (SGT): Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 11 p.m.
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, PC (Windows), Mac
  • Existing owners: Free update — no extra purchase needed
  • New to Deltarune? All five chapters are bundled for USD 24.99 on Steam, the Nintendo eShop, and the PlayStation Store (approximately S$33–35 at current rates; local storefront pricing to be confirmed)
  • Just curious? Chapters 1 and 2 remain free to download on all platforms

What Comes After Chapter 5?

The series is planned as a seven-chapter story, and Fox shared some welcome news on that front: Chapter 6 is already in active development and moving faster than previous chapters, with some staff potentially beginning work on Chapter 7 before the year is out. With Chapter 5 arriving this week, the finish line of one of gaming’s most beloved indie stories is starting to come into view.

Follow our Game News section for updates as Chapter 5 drops next week.

Last words

Whether you are a veteran who has replayed Chapters 1 through 4 multiple times or a newcomer who stumbled in through Undertale, the timing here is ideal. Six days out. Mark 24 June in the calendar, Singapore — 11 p.m. is when the flowers bloom.

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Among Us Story: On Guard — Free Demo Out Now on Steam

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Innersloth just dropped a free demo for Among Us Story: On Guard — and it is live on Steam right now. If you have been following the game since its reveal at Summer Game Fest on 5 June, today is the day to finally step into the role of Guard and start solving crimes aboard the MIRA Research & Development station.

Among Us Story: On Guard Reveal Trailer — via Innersloth on YouTube

What Is Among Us Story: On Guard?

This is a standalone, single-player narrative game set in the Among Us universe — and it takes the series in a very different direction. You play as Guard, a cynical security officer taking part in a Crewmate training simulation at MIRA Research & Development. Your job: identify the Impostor hiding among your colleagues, complete workplace tasks, and make sense of a mounting body count before things spiral completely out of control.

Think of it as a murder-mystery adventure wrapped inside the spaceship you already know by heart. You will explore familiar locations — the cafeteria, the laboratory — and piece together clues through dialogue and investigation rather than the usual real-time voting chaos. Innersloth is describing it as a “chaotic, silly, and bean-sized experience,” which sounds just right for the studio that built a social phenomenon out of a game about space beans.

Among Us Story: On Guard gameplay from the reveal trailer
Image courtesy of Innersloth

Multiple Endings and How Among Us Story On Guard Plays

The demo — and presumably the full game — features three distinct endings. The investigative choices you make directly shape how the mystery resolves, giving the game genuine replayability for something Innersloth has deliberately kept compact. They specifically designed it to respect your schedule rather than demand dozens of hours, which Singapore players juggling work, school, and everything else will appreciate.

The investigation loop follows a structure Innersloth calls MIRA: Meet the crewmates, Identify the Impostor, Reap the rewards of your investigation, and complete your tasks. It is familiar framing dressed up in something new — a real narrative mystery you untangle at your own pace.

Platforms and Singapore Access

Among Us Story: On Guard is heading to PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with Innersloth confirming more platforms are planned for the future. A full release date has not been announced yet, but the demo going live today signals the team is deep in development.

Singapore fans can grab the demo instantly — head to the Among Us Story: On Guard Steam page now. No region lock, no purchase needed. The original soundtrack is also available for pre-save starting today, if the Among Us musical vibes are your thing.

Last Words

The original Among Us had its biggest moment during the pandemic years, and Singapore was absolutely part of that wave — the game exploded across school groups, office Discord servers, and streaming channels here. On Guard feels like a genuine evolution rather than a cash-in: Innersloth is taking the universe they built and asking what a solo story set inside it could look like. The free demo is the perfect reason to find out today. Check out more gaming news on GameTrader while you wait for the download.

Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC — Dave and friends in the jungle
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Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC Out 18 June — Plus Mobile and a New Spin-Off

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MINTROCKET’s hit indie diving sim is trading salt water for mud on 18 June 2026 — the In the Jungle DLC sends Dave somewhere he has never been before: a freshwater jungle biome full of new creatures, new cooking ingredients, and a surprisingly useful multi-function gun. If you bounced off Dave the Diver after the base game or its earlier Godzilla DLC, this expansion and everything that MINTROCKET announced alongside it make a strong case to jump back in.

DAVE THE DIVER – In the Jungle DLC Official Release Date Trailer — via MINTROCKET on YouTube

What Is the In the Jungle DLC?

Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC key art
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

The In the Jungle expansion is a story-based DLC that runs roughly 10 hours from start to finish. Dave and the gang relocate to a quaint jungle village and befriend the locals, unlocking a whole new layer of gameplay built around freshwater exploration, creature taming, and jungle-specific minigames.

The standout new tool is the Jungle Gun — a versatile piece of kit that transforms on the fly between a net gun, shotgun, sniper rifle, and standard firearm, giving players multiple ways to tackle the wildlife and hidden challenges lurking in the undergrowth.

There is also a crossover with the mobile classic Cut the Rope baked into the DLC, though MINTROCKET has kept the specifics quiet ahead of launch. A live-action short film produced by Sharknado studio The Asylum and directed by Anthony C. Ferrante premieres on IGN on 17 June, one day before the DLC drops globally.

More from MINTROCKET: Bancho the Chef, Mobile, and Fortnite

Bancho the Chef cooking RPG from MINTROCKET
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

The In the Jungle launch is not the only big MINTROCKET announcement this week. The studio dropped a flurry of news in its latest Dev Dive video on 12 June:

  • Bancho the Chef — A brand-new RPG-meets-cooking simulator set in the Dave the Diver universe, following protagonist Bancho as he explores Asian cuisines across different regions. Revealed at the Sony State of Play on 2 June, the game features DualSense haptics and adaptive trigger support on PlayStation. No release window yet.
  • Dave the Diver Mobile — The full base game is coming to iOS and Android in August 2026, making it accessible to a whole new crowd of Singapore mobile gamers who have been waiting for a legitimate port.
  • Fortnite Collaboration — Dave cosmetics arrive in Fortnite on 25 June at 5 PM PT for players who buy the game on the Epic Games Store.

Platforms, Price, and How to Get It

The In the Jungle DLC launches 18 June 2026 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, a pre-order discount knocks the price down to US$8.99 (regular US$9.99) — that discount runs until launch day, so there is still time to save a dollar. Console pricing has not been confirmed in SGD; check your regional storefront for local pricing.

If you have not played the base game, Steam is running a 50% discount on Dave the Diver through the DLC launch window — a great entry point before diving into the jungle.

Physical fans can also look forward to a Complete Edition and a Collector’s Edition for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, both targeting a Q3 2026 release.

Last words

Dave the Diver already has a strong following among Singapore indie gamers, and everything MINTROCKET is doing here — a meaty story DLC, a mobile port for the mass market, a brand-new spin-off, and Fortnite reach — feels like a studio firing on all cylinders. The In the Jungle DLC in particular looks like the most ambitious expansion yet, leaving the familiar Blue Hole behind for something genuinely different. Mark 18 June in your calendar, and keep an eye out for more game news on GameTrader as the launch approaches.

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Deltarune Chapter 5 Drops Free on 24 June — and Chapter 6 Is Already Teased

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Toby Fox just gave Deltarune fans the date they’ve been waiting for: Chapter 5 launches on 24 June 2026 as a completely free update, and the trailer that closed the June 9 Nintendo Direct ended with four words that are already lighting up gaming forums: Chapter 6 is waiting.

DELTARUNE [Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9] — via Nintendo公式チャンネル on YouTube

What is Deltarune? A quick recap for new players

Deltarune is the follow-up project from Toby Fox, the indie creator behind UNDERTALE — one of the most beloved RPGs of the past decade and, as many Singapore gamers will know, the subject of its own live symphony world tour heading to Singapore in September 2026.

Where UNDERTALE was a standalone story, Deltarune runs as a parallel universe — same characters, different world, deeper mechanics. Chapters 1 and 2 released free back in 2021 and 2022. Chapters 3 and 4 launched alongside Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. Chapter 5 is the next instalment, arriving as a free update on 24 June.

Deltarune Chapter 5 The Field of Pink and Gold official art
Image courtesy of Nintendo / Toby Fox

Deltarune Chapter 5: The Field of Pink and Gold

The official subtitle is The Field of Pink and Gold, and the single-line description from the Direct sets the scene: “The vast garden is charred in an inferno of jealousy.” Toby Fox has seeded floral and garden imagery throughout, with the chapter seemingly drawing on Asgore’s flower shop from the UNDERTALE universe as a thematic backdrop.

The reveal trailer showcases Deltarune’s signature three-layer battle system — strategic command menus layered over real-time bullet-dodge segments, with a TP (Tension Point) economy that rewards near-misses. Kris, Susie, and Ralsei return, and early footage hints at at least one striking new environment. Toby Fox has described Chapter 5 as “funny and heartfelt.”

Free update — how to play on 24 June in Singapore

Chapter 5 will drop as a free update for everyone who already owns Deltarune (Chapters 1–4). If you haven’t picked it up yet, the full package is available on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, PC (Steam/Windows), and Mac at US$24.99 on supported storefronts — check your platform’s local Singapore listing for the exact SGD price.

For Singapore players, the global launch hits at 11 pm SGT on 24 June (11 am EDT / midnight JST). That means you can fire up the patch before midnight or wake up to it on the morning of 25 June. All platforms update simultaneously worldwide.

Chapter 6 is already in development

The final frame of the Chapter 5 trailer carried a single line: Chapter 6 is waiting. Toby Fox has confirmed development is underway and described Chapter 6 as “easier to make than the others,” with the team potentially starting Chapter 7 before the end of 2026. Fox’s shareware-style philosophy means future chapters — including 6 and 7 — will release free to existing owners, just as Chapter 5 is doing now.

Last words

June is shaping up to be a big month for the UNDERTALE and Deltarune community in Singapore. The UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony world tour adds a second Singapore night in September due to overwhelming demand, and now Chapter 5 drops at 11 pm on 24 June — practically a community midnight-launch event. If you haven’t started Deltarune yet, the next two weeks are the perfect window to catch up on Chapters 1–4 before the new chapter lands. Follow our game news for more Nintendo Direct 2026 coverage throughout the week.

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Five Singapore Games to Watch From SEAGS 2026

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Five Singapore studios took the global stage at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 this past weekend — and their projects cover everything from a romance visual novel set right here in Singapore to a monster brawler with cendol and you tiao on the menu. If you missed the showcase, here’s your Singapore-focused rundown.

[OFFICIAL PREMIERE] Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 (SEAGS) — via SEA Games Showcase (SEAGS) on YouTube

Singapore Game Developers at the Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026

Now in its second year, the Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) is a premium annual online showcase for developers from Southeast Asia and the diaspora. The 2026 edition aired on 6 June as part of Summer Game Fest, streaming live on the official SEAGS YouTube and Twitch channels and simultaneously on The Game Awards YouTube channel. A total of 35 games from studios across the region were featured — five of them from Singapore.

The Five Singapore Games From SEAGS 2026

Merry Crisis (Monsoon Games) — A Visual Novel Set in Singapore

Monsoon Games’ Merry Crisis is the most locally resonant of the five. It is a romance visual novel about returning to Singapore for Christmas after a difficult breakup, navigating a charged reunion with a first love, an unexpected visit from a recent ex, and a new connection with a musician next door. By New Year’s Eve, you have to choose: the life you built abroad, or home.

The game is set between Singapore and New York, and the Singapore sequences draw on local settings and family dynamics. Players can customise gender identity and relationship type (straight or queer), with the story adapting to each choice. Merry Crisis promises over 12 hours of gameplay and is targeting Q4 2026 on PC, with a free extended demo already live on Steam.

Merry Crisis key art — Singapore route — Monsoon Games
Image courtesy of Monsoon Games

HellHeart Breaker (BattleBrew Productions) — Singapore on the Menu

BattleBrew Productions — the Singapore studio behind cooking RPG Cusineer — showed off their next project: HellHeart Breaker. The action game takes players to the Kappa Market, a supernatural food court where the specialities include cendol, you tiao, and durian mango sago. If a game has ever felt more unmistakably Singaporean in its DNA, we haven’t played it. HellHeart Breaker is targeting Q2 2027.

Hoa 2 (Skrollcat Studio) — The Ghibli-Esque Sequel Goes 3D

Skrollcat Studio’s original Hoa built a loyal following with its hand-painted art direction and meditative puzzle-platformer gameplay, drawing frequent comparisons to Studio Ghibli. Hoa 2 preserves that visual identity — the lush hand-painted aesthetic and gentle tone are still front and centre — but makes the move to full 3D environments. No firm release date was given at SEAGS 2026; the studio confirmed it is “coming soon.”

Hoa 2 screenshot — Skrollcat Studio's 3D sequel to the acclaimed puzzle platformer
Image courtesy of Skrollcat Studio

13Z: The Zodiac Trials (Mixed Realms) — Claim the 13th Position

Mixed Realms opened their 13Z: The Zodiac Trials reveal trailer with the line “12 walked this path before” — a nod to the Chinese zodiac as players compete to earn the elusive 13th zodiac spot. Details are still thin, but the trailer suggests an action title with mythological stakes. Mixed Realms is targeting Q4 2026.

Growing My Manhole (SylverDev) — Eat the Universe

SylverDev’s Growing My Manhole is a Q3 2026 roguelike built around progressive upgrades — specifically, consuming more and more of the universe. Unusual premise, potentially very satisfying loop. One to keep an eye on for fans of scale-climbing and incremental games.

The Wider SEAGS 2026 Lineup Is Worth a Watch Too

Beyond Singapore’s five entries, the full showcase was packed. Malaysian studio Metronomik showed a new story trailer for No Straight Roads 2. Passion Republic Games confirmed a 9 July release for the GigaBash: Ultraman Zero DLC. Filipino studio Polychroma Games unveiled Until Then: Afterimages, a DLC expansion for their acclaimed narrative adventure, releasing 18 June. Indonesian and Thai studios rounded out the bill with a strong mix of horror, cosy games, and brawlers.

The full showcase video — all 35 games — is on the SEA Games Showcase YouTube channel.

Last Words

Five Singapore studios on the same global stage at once is a meaningful moment for the local game development scene. From the deeply personal homecoming story of Merry Crisis to the local-food-fuelled spectacle of HellHeart Breaker, Singapore’s developers are making games with a clear sense of place. Keep these studios bookmarked — Q3 and Q4 2026 are shaping up to be busy.

Stay up to date with the latest in Singapore gaming via our Game News coverage on GameTrader.SG.

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Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026: Tune In Tonight at 11pm SGT

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Singapore gamers, you have a free front-row seat to one of the region’s most exciting gaming nights. The Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026 streams live this Saturday, 6 June, at 11pm SGT — and the confirmed lineup is already worth staying up for.

No Straight Roads 2 Official Reveal Trailer – SEA Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition — via SEA Games Showcase (SEAGS) on YouTube

What Is the Southeast Asian Games Showcase?

The Southeast Asian Games Showcase (SEAGS) is a premium annual digital event dedicated exclusively to game developers from Southeast Asia. Now in its second year — it debuted at Summer Game Fest 2025 — the showcase returns to the same global stage in 2026, giving SEA studios a spotlight alongside the year’s biggest gaming announcements.

Co-founded by Arief Johan and Samantha Low, this year’s event received hundreds of developer submissions. Seven hosts representing Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond will guide the broadcast: co-founders Arief Johan and Samantha Low, plus Jay Wong, Michael Higham, Nhi Do, Sarah Johana, and Victoria Tran.

5 Confirmed Games for SEAGS 2026

Five titles are confirmed ahead of the live show — with more surprises expected once the broadcast begins.

No Straight Roads 2 — Metronomik & Shueisha

The sequel to the beloved 2020 rhythm-action cult hit is headlining the 2026 showcase. Rock rebels Mayday and Zuke of Bunk Bed Junction return, joined by two new characters each bringing fresh musical identities and gameplay mechanics. The Malaysian studio has since teased a new dance track, ‘vs. Rama Irama’, hinting at an even wider musical scope. Expect new details — possibly a release window — live on Saturday.

No Straight Roads 2 key art showing Mayday and Zuke
Image courtesy of Metronomik

TCG Card Shop Simulator — O.P. Neon Games

Run your own local game store: hire staff, stock booster packs, host TCG events, and expand your shop. Already in early access, this one hits close to home for Singapore’s thriving TCG community. Think of it as living the dream without the rent.

TCG Card Shop Simulator key art
Image courtesy of O.P. Neon Games

Montabi — Mankibo & Akupara Games

A creature-collector roguelike deckbuilder from Indonesia’s Mankibo. Assemble a team of unique Montabi and master their abilities across tactical turn-based combat encounters. If you’re into Pokémon and card games, this one is practically made for you.

Building Relationships — Tan Ant Games

The most delightfully strange entry in the lineup: a solo-developed game from Thailand where you play as a sentient building that rolls, jumps, and wave-dashes — while romancing other structures. Yes, really. Solo developer Tanat Boozayaangool built this, and it already looks wonderfully unhinged.

Am I Nima — HO! Games & Outersloth

A psychological horror game where a character must combine words in her mind to convince her mother of her identity. From HO! Games, led by Malaysian-Canadian director Jeremy Ho, this one looks like the kind of slow-burn, deeply personal horror that stays with you.

How to Watch the SEA Games Showcase 2026

The broadcast is completely free. Tune in this Saturday, 6 June, at 11pm SGT across these platforms:

No tickets, no registration — just show up. The showcase is part of the broader Summer Game Fest 2026 weekend running through 8 June.

Last Words

Singapore sits at the heart of Southeast Asia’s gaming scene, and SEAGS is proof of how far our region’s developers have come. Whether you’re a No Straight Roads fan who has been waiting on the sequel, a TCG collector who wants to virtually run your own store, or someone who simply wants to cheer on SEA-made games on a global stage — Saturday night’s stream is worth the late one. Set that alarm for 11pm.