Disney Dreamlight Valley News

Hey Valley Villagers!

This week has been huge for news in the Valley! Not only have we launched our Avatar Designer Tool, but we’re thrilled to release more information about our Founder’s Pack Editions. While pre-order is available on some platforms, Steam users can purchase each tier on September 6th when Disney Dreamlight Valley launches in Early Access. Along with this announcement, we’ve created a special trailer to show off all the goodies you’ll receive with each edition. Check it out!:

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[h2]About Disney Dreamlight Valley Founder’s Editions[/h2]
When Early Access launches, players who purchase a Founder’s Pack Edition will be guaranteed entry and be the first to jump into the game with their exclusive Founder’s cosmetic items and in-game currency. Founder’s Edition owners will also receive free game updates planned throughout the Early Access phase. All currency and cosmetics items received as part of a Founder’s Pack will be kept when the game goes free-to-play later in 2023.

[h3]“Standard” Founder’s Edition - $29.99 USD[/h3]
Show your Disney love with exclusive outfits that celebrate the classic Disney Parks and its beloved characters. This pack contains:

• Early Access to Disney Dreamlight Valley
  
• 8,000 Moonstones* (in-game currency)
  
• Exclusive Standard Ears Headband & Jersey (2 wearable items)
  
• Exclusive Standard Furniture Set (7 decoration items)
  
• Exclusive Standard Wall & Floor Coverings (2 decoration items)
  
• Exclusive Standard Design Motifs (3 motifs to use in the Touch of Magic tool)
  

[h3]“Deluxe” Founder’s Edition - $49.99 USD[/h3]
Set your sights on infinity and beyond with cosmic items inspired by Pixar. This pack contains:

• Early Access to Disney Dreamlight Valley
  
• All the exclusive cosmetic items from the Standard Founder’s Pack:
  9 decorative items, 3 motifs & 2 wearable items
  
• 14,500 Moonstones* (in-game currency)
  
• Exclusive Deluxe Celestial Turtle animal companion
  
• Exclusive Deluxe Clothing Set (5 wearable items)
  
• Exclusive Deluxe Ears Headband & Jersey (2 wearable items)
  
• Exclusive Deluxe Furniture Set (8 decoration items)
  
• Exclusive Deluxe Wall & Floor Coverings (2 decoration items)
  
• Exclusive Deluxe Design Motifs (3 motifs to use in the Touch of Magic tool)
  

[h3]“Ultimate” Founder’s Edition - $69.99 USD[/h3]
Add a splash of majesty to your Disney Dreamlight Valley experience with outfits and items fit for royalty. This pack contains:

• Early Access to Disney Dreamlight Valley
  
• All the exclusive cosmetic items from the Standard and Deluxe Founder’s Packs:
  From the Standard Founder’s Pack: 9 decorative items, 3 motifs & 2 wearable items
  From the Deluxe Founder’s Pack: 1 animal companion, 10 decorative items, 3 motifs & 7 wearable items
  
• 20,000 Moonstones* (in-game currency)
  
• Exclusive Ultimate Royal Fox animal companion
  
• Exclusive Ultimate Clothing Set (2 wearable items)
  
• Exclusive Ultimate Ears Headband and Jersey (2 wearable items)
  
• Exclusive Ultimate Furniture Set (13 decoration items)
  
• Exclusive Ultimate Wall & Floor Coverings (2 decoration items & 2 color variants)
  
• Exclusive Ultimate Design Motifs (3 motifs to use in the Touch of Magic tool)
  

*moonstones are used to unlock the premium track of the Star Path to get special cosmetic items.

We can’t wait to see you in the Valley really soon! And, don’t forget to get yourself ready for September 6th by playing our Avatar Designer Tool for FREE now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401590/Disney_Dreamlight_Valley/

Hey everyone!

It would be an understatement to say we’re excited for all of you to finally kick off your adventures in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Well, the wait’s almost over – two weeks, to be exact! Whether you’re bringing your own personal magic to the Valley or exploring the Realms of some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, you’ll have no shortage of things to see and do when Early Access launches on September 6th.

Like any good story, though, that’s just the beginning! Over the course of our Early Access period, you can expect there to be multiple free updates which will add new characters and customization items, as well as new locales and stories to immerse yourself in. Of course, if you don’t see a character or world you love, fret not. There are surprises aplenty to be expected in both Early Access and beyond!





Throughout development, it has been important to us that we deliver a Day 1 experience that’s as complete and enjoyable as any PC or console life-sim game. As you take your first steps in the Valley, all of the following will be available to discover:

CHARACTERS:

Meet, befriend, and take on quests for a range of characters inspired by Mickey and Friends; Disney’s Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Moana, The Sword in the Stone, and Tangled; and Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille and Wall•E!

NARRATIVE CONTENT:

In addition to shaping the Valley into your own magical home away from home, you’ll set off on a range of narrative-rich adventures with your favorite Disney and Pixar characters. As of Day 1, the main story of Disney Dreamlight Valley will take around 30+ hours to complete. If you then include all the individual character-focused story arcs outside of this main narrative, you can expect this to take around 70+ hours to complete.

WORLD:

All eight biomes in the Valley – including the four we’ve already revealed – will be available on Day 1 of the Early Access release. As you play, you will unlock them, giving you a chance to discover their secrets, collect crafting materials, harvest fruits and other cooking materials, garden, mine, fish, cook and try to tame all the animals living in the Valley!

CUSTOMIZATION:

As of the Early Access launch, you will be met with an ever-expanding collection of 1000+ furniture and decorations, as well as 1000+ clothing options celebrating a wide range of Disney and Pixar films, including Mickey and Friends; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Frozen, Lilo and Stitch, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Moana, The Sword in the Stone, Tangled, and Wreck-it Ralph; and Disney and Pixar’s Coco, Lightyear, Monster’s Inc, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Toy Story, Wall•E, and Up!.



Starting today, you can pre-order or wishlist on your preferred PC and Console platforms. Only by pre-ordering or purchasing any of the Founder’s Pack editions now or throughout the Early Access period, will you be granted access to the base game alongside a set of exclusive Founder’s rewards available only during the Early Access period that you will keep when the game launches free-to-play later in 202.

If you have any questions about Early Access or monetization, we encourage you to visit our FAQ.

We hope you’ll join us starting September 6th! To celebrate the launch, we will be giving away two exclusive cosmetic items to all of our players who play the game during its first week!





While you’ll already have a whole world (and multiple Disney and Pixar Realms) to explore on Day 1 of the Early Access. There’s even more magic on the way!

Over the course of Early Access (and beyond), we will continue to release new content as part of free updates which expand upon the world of Disney Dreamlight Valley. These updates will include the following:

• New narrative content for the main story and character-specific arcs.
  
• New Disney-Pixar Realms to travel to, explore, and unlock the secrets of.
  
• New customization items, from new outfits and motifs, to furniture and decorations.
  
• New characters to befriend, help out, and invite back to your Valley.
  

We’ll have more to share soon about the first of these updates, but are excited to share that Disney’s The Lion King and Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story will both be receiving substantial content updates during the first 2 updates of Early Access. Keep your eyes out for more info on this soon!



There’s a lot to chew on here with so much coming on Day 1, so you may be wondering if this is the right time for you to jump into Disney Dreamlight Valley. We hear you, so below we’ve broken down five reasons we think Day 1 is the perfect moment to start making your mark on the Valley!

1. Get the First Week Bonus! By playing the game at least once during the first week of Early Access, you’ll earn two special rewards: the Mickey Mouse Donut Headband and Choco Crocodile Animal Companion. Just look at the Choco Croc and tell us they aren’t the cutest!
   
2. Your voice matters! Over the course of Early Access and beyond, the feedback of the community will play an important role in shaping the game’s future. We want to know what you think, what works, and what could use further refinement.
   
3. Be among the first in the Valley! There’s something to be said for experiencing a magical new world for the first time. Begin shaping the Valley and designing your dream looks first.
   
4. Collect Star Path rewards! Our first Star Pass will launch on Day 1, so the earlier you join, the more time you have to complete quests and unlock the exciting and exclusive rewards it offers.
   
5. Secure your Founder’s rewards. The Founder’s Pack editions will only be available during Early Access, so don’t miss out on getting their exclusive cosmetic rewards.
   

Our vision for Disney Dreamlight Valley has always been to be a game that will evolve with our fans and is played for years into the future. We want Disney Dreamlight Valley to be the Ultimate Disney and Pixar video game celebration where anyone can join and have fun spending time with all these iconic characters many people grow up with.

Phew! That was a lot! And that’s not even touching on the surprises we have in store for you. There’s a lot to be excited about in Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Early Access and we can’t wait to share more. Until next time, be sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date with each new update, and if there’s a character or world you’d love to see added to the game in the future, let us know!

Instagram: https://gmlft.co/DDV-Instagram
Twitter: https://gmlft.co/DDV-Twitter
Facebook: https://gmlft.co/DDV-Facebook
YouTube: https://gmlft.co/DDV-YouTube
Discord: https://gmlft.co/DDV-Discord

See you in the Valley (really *soon*)!

[h3]Hey Valley Villagers![/h3]

Community Manager Rachel here to drop you a quick update on the Community Challenge. While we aren’t unlocking any goals today, I wanted to share that our team is so excited about the passion you’ve expressed by unlocking the first two goals.

We’re currently less than 4k followers away from unlocking the last Follower Goal, and we’re sitting a little bit shy of the second Wishlist Goal. That said, we still have plenty of time until the release of Early Access, and I’m confident we’ll unlock both remaining goals.



Even though I don’t have news about a new goal being unlocked, I am SO EXCITED to share news about a previous unlocked goal – the Heroic Clothing Set! While it may be some time before I can share more on the 3D version, today I’m revealing the completed concept art:



We hope you love it! This armor set will be available for all body types in-game. I personally can’t wait to see what adventures everyone gets up to as a Dreamlight Valley Knight.

I look forward to updating you on the other goals as they are unlocked in the near future. Until then, stay tuned, and join the conversation on our Official Discord!

Inventory systems, often called ‘backpacks’, are used in a multitude of games, and Disney Dreamlight Valley is no exception. Whether you like to keep your items organized, or pick up everything that’s not bolted to the floor, in the Valley you can choose from a vast array of bags and backpacks to suit your style.

Community Manager Rachel here again, bringing you an in-depth look at some of the backpacks you’ll be able to wear in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Your clothing and accessory combinations are only limited to your imagination, and I thought it’d be fun to shed a little light on some of the inspiration behind these items. So get ready to gear up, and read on for more info!



As featured in our announcement trailer, I don’t think anyone will confuse what (or should I say WHO) inspired this backpack. With a number of Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. characters in Disney Dreamlight Valley, Mike Wazowski was an easy choice when it came to adapting an accessory based on the film because of his round shape. He also has features that are recognizable from a mile away, which made him fun to adapt into a wearable accessory.



Previously we gave fans a look at the 3D in-game models of the Mike Wazowski backpack, but I’m excited to unveil the 2D concept art behind it. When designing items for Disney Dreamlight Valley, our artists sometimes use real-world items to inspire the texture of an item. The use of fabric reference photos assists in the translation of how material textures should be further rendered in 3D. Can you guess what type of fabric may have been used as a reference for our Mike Wazowski backpack?



Next up is our Tangled-inspired bag! This is a relatively simple design compared to a character-shaped bag like the Mike Wazowski backpack. That said, even with a more minimalist design, our team focused on maximizing the details that make this bag easily recognizable as part of the Disney Dreamlight Valley Tangled collection.



While the silhouette of this bookbag isn’t uncommon, the eye-catching embroidery makes this backpack stand out. Our team had fun sourcing the iconic symbols, like the sun, used in Disney’s Tangled. Next time you watch Tangled, see if you can spy all of the symbols that were used on this backpack!



Our team’s vision has always been to give our players the freedom to create their dream Valley and Avatar. Part of realizing that vision was to include many styles of clothing and accessories that would complement each of our player’s unique styles. What I love about this Vanellope Von Schweetz-inspired ita bag, a popular backpack style from Japan, is that while very loud, it’s full of subtle nods to its source of inspiration – Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph!



From the sprinkles to the buttons embossed on the vinyl-like surface, can you figure out what each button symbolizes based on the film?



We’re ending with a completely different and compact backpack design. I know players are already excited to meet WALL•E in the game, and some have even recognized this backpack from the Disney Dreamlight Valley key art.



There were many ideas when it came to designing a WALL•E-inspired bag, from garbage cubes to the boot! The titular character won out though, as his shape was easily adaptable to a backpack. Additionally, we were inspired by WALL•E’s stripe pattern, as seen on his arms, to use on the backpack straps.

Thank you for joining me on this blog! I hope these backpack previews have gotten you excited to gear up for all the adventures to come in Disney Dreamlight Valley, coming to PC and Console in Early Access on September 6th. To make sure you’re up-to-date on when our next exciting blog goes live, be sure to follow our social pages below!

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See you in the Valley!

[h3]Hey Everyone![/h3]

Did you see the news? Disney Dreamlight Valley will be featured at Gamescom this August alongside Xbox at their booth!

But, what's better than some good news? MORE good news! We've officially hit 5k+ members on Discord - and with that, we've unlocked a tier in our Community Challenge - the Heroic Clothing Set!



Our talented team will get to work on this ASAP, so hopefully we'll have some Concept Art to share in the soon! Once this item has been completed, expect to see in your in-game mailboxes some time in the near future.

To follow along on the Community Challenge progress, make sure to check out our Discord and join the conversation!