Deltarune Chapter 5 Hilariously Immortalizes One Dev’s Obsession With Final Fantasy 14

Excuse me, have you ever heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 14?

If you spent any time on the internet over the last decade, you probably know that this iconic meme is practically inescapable. Square Enix’s game has a fiercely loyal community that will never miss an opportunity to recommend the game to literally anyone willing to listen – and it seems that exact same energy has made its way into Deltarune!

That’s because Chapter 5 of Toby Fox’s beloved title has just arrived, and while players have been combing through the vibrant pixels to uncover hidden secrets, they have just found an easter egg that permanently immortalizes a developer’s deep love for Eorzea.

A Not-So-Subtle Invitation To Eorzea

Spotted and shared on Reddit by user MaximumCompany8921, this specific interaction features the subtlety of a sledgehammer smashing through glass for any MMORPG fan. While exploring the game's charming world, players stumbled upon a text bubble that directly targets the audience’s gaming habits.

As you can clearly see in the screenshot provided in the image below, the game treats you to a pair of hilarious dialogue boxes, which is exactly the kind of charm we have all come to expect from Deltarune. The text not-so-subtly reads: “There’s a drawing by Temmie of her with an additional set of ears” before immediately following up with “Seems to be motivating you to play a certain MMORPG...” Take a look at the dialogue yourself:

For those who might be scratching their heads in confusion, this interaction is a multi-layered inside joke (and a quite hilarious one!). Within the shared Undertale and Deltarune universe, Temmie is an adorable, cat-like character known for her unique speech patterns. However, she is also directly based on real-world lead artist Temmie Chang, one of the creative driving forces behind the look and feel of Toby Fox’s beloved worlds.

In the real world, Chang has openly become a huge Final Fantasy 14 fan over the past few years. She has frequently taken to her social media accounts to share stunning fan art of her personal in-game avatar, who happens to belong to the Miqo'te – the popular feline-humanoid hybrid race. So, by adding an extra set of animal ears to her in-game drawing, the virtual version of Temmie is actively channeling her inner Miqo'te to convince players to try out the legendary MMO! It is an incredibly meta, wholesome way to integrate developer passions into the lore of the game.

Also, this delightful cameo comes at a perfect time for the community. Deltarune Chapter 5 has taken social media by storm, proving that the long wait between installments is always worth it for the fans. Plus, the recently announced Evercold expansion pack for FFXIV is still heavily resonating with the MMORPG community right now, making this gaming nod feel even more relevant.

Now, let's move on to some serious questions, because this easter egg definitely leaves us with so many fun theories for the future. What job class does Temmie actually main when she is raiding? Is she currently losing her mind waiting for Evercold? Either way, we will likely have to wait just a little longer to find out any definitive answers, as lead developer Toby Fox has already indicated that Deltarune Chapter 6 is officially aiming to launch sometime next year.