With the recent release of Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 last week, players have been thoroughly exploring the new content to uncover more of Toby Fox's signature hidden mysteries and narrative threads. Among these discoveries is an exceptionally rare piece of dialogue that requires an unusual challenge - completing all four chapters on PlayStation without earning a single trophy.
Warning: While this article avoids major Deltarune plot spoilers, it does discuss some common low-spoiler trophy achievements in general terms. If you prefer going in completely blind, you may want to skip this piece!
Secret Chapter 4 Credits Text on PS4/PS5 (Trophies) by u/millsbuddy in Deltarune
Reddit user millsbuddy discovered a unique hidden message that appears in Deltarune Chapter 4's credits - but only if players complete all four chapters without unlocking any PlayStation trophies. This verification apparently checks the player's PSN account, meaning accidental trophy unlocks permanently prevent accessing this content.
This challenge proves far more demanding than it initially seems, as many trophies are triggered by basic gameplay actions. Achievements can be earned from taking damage, using items, getting Game Overs, equipping armor, opening chests, or even interacting with chairs. Some have multiple trigger conditions. While chapter completion trophies exist, they can be bypassed by finding specific secret items.
Trophy support was added with Chapters 3 and 4's PlayStation release last week, remaining exclusive to that platform. Fox explained in a developer newsletter that trophies were required for publishing paid PlayStation games, while hinting at this particularly masochistic challenge:
"We were required to implement TROPHIES! This time, they've inspired an extremely difficult challenge. But - and PLEASE take this seriously - I absolutely don't recommend attempting it! Merely knowing of its existence will bring frustration! Honestly, it might be one of my worst ideas ever. Maybe no one will even try. Perhaps that's for the best... I suspect it's already too late for most of you anyway..."
For most players who value their sanity or play on other platforms, here's the hidden text that appears when meeting the no-trophy conditions: WARNING: Stop reading now if you consider this text a spoiler.
> INTERESTING.YOU FAILED
TO ACHIEVE
ANY MARKS.
WHAT
ARE
YOU?
"(playername)"
I VERY MUCH
LOOK FORWARD
TO THE NEXT.
This message appears to come from the same cryptic voice that addresses players during the game's introduction and certain other moments, differing from the standard completion message. While fans have developed numerous theories about this mysterious entity, we'll leave those discussions to the community.
Having finally received Chapters 3 and 4, we've reviewed Deltarune's current state, awarding it a 9/10 score. Our review praises its "remarkable story already overflowing with delightful humor, unforgettable characters, and a legendary soundtrack that makes it absolutely worth experiencing," despite the narrative only being halfway complete.