Undyne is a major character in Undertale, released in 2015 by Toby Fox, and Undyne the Undying is the form she takes in the game's Genocide Route boss fight. That battle became one of the most talked about moments in the game for its difficulty and determination theme. Short clips referencing the fight spread through gaming edits, streams and soundboards, where fans reuse the name and its associated moments as a shorthand for an opponent who simply will not stay down.