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How to unlock Maleficent in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Before you can unlock Maleficent as a villager in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you need to have completed the first part of the Storybook Vale DLC. This includes completing all the Maleficent and Hades quests, and having every area of the map unlocked. If you haven't done this already, you've still got quite a bit of work to do (and a lot of Storybook Magic to collect) before Maleficent will move in.

However, if you have completed the Storm of Stories quest already, then you're ready invite Maleficent to your island by completing three new quests—Maleficent's Gift quest, the Spinning Wheel quest, and Maleficent's Demise. You need to complete all three of these quests to unlock Maleficent as a permanent resident, so here's what you need to do...
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How to complete the Trial of Truth quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley

The Trial of Truth quest is a challenge you'll have to face as you make your way through the Ink-Stained World quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley. If you're looking to unlock Aurora as a character to live in your valley, you'll need to solve this trial to get one step closer. The only problem is the clues these trials give you aren't incredibly helpful, and there's a lot you'll need to figure out on your own...
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New Disney Dreamlight Valley DLC update welcomes Princess Aurora and Maleficent

It's been nearly three years since Disney Dreamlight Valley first came out, and it's yet to release its magical hold over me. Forget Stardew Valley, Palia, or Animal Crossing, I'd rather spend my evenings fishing with Goofy, cooking with Tiana, or delving into the Dreamlight library with Merlin. Now, with the long-awaited Sleeping Beauty arriving today, I can see my summer plans rapidly disappearing.

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Unravel the Final Chapter of Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Part 2

[p]Welcome back Valley Villagers to the finale of The Storybook Vale![/p][p]The conclusion of this thrilling expansion pass is upon us! Jump into Part 2: The Unwritten Realm and discover what’s behind the turbulent times in the Vale.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]One last adventure in the Vale[/h2][p]Once you've completed the quest “A Long-Awaited Invitation” from Part 1, the Lorekeeper will kick off this conclusive adventure with a letter in your mailbox. Claim the contents of the letter to jump into your journey. Take a moment to get a good stretch in and warm up those Snippet-catching muscles, you’re going to need them! [/p][p]The Vale is mostly as you left it… besides the raging Whirlwinds and disappearing locals that is. Answer the call, save some old friends, and rescue some new ones. Maneuver around some stifling red tape in the Unwritten Realm and crack the puzzling challenges in the Storybook World. This final adventure in The Storybook Vale is filled with twists and turns (sometimes literally) and shocking revelations you won’t want to miss![/p][p][/p][h2]Save some familiar faces[/h2][p]Reconnect with Merida from Disney Pixar’s Brave, Flynn from Disney’s Tangled, and Hades from Disney’s Hercules, just in time to save them from being erased, or rather, unwritten.[/p][p][/p][p]Find the turbulent Whirlwinds in the Vale, swipe your Royal Net at new evasive Snippets, and return important moments from villagers' stories to them to keep them from disappearing![/p][h2]And get acquainted with some new ones[/h2][p]In this epic finale, you’ll finally be able to befriend Maleficent from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, which is saying a lot as she isn’t much of the befriending type.[/p][p]Help her bypass the insufferably bureaucratic Magical Floating Quills, who are exceptionally good at following protocol without derogation, and prevent her from becoming unwritten.[/p][p][/p][p]Once Maleficent is safe and settles into your Valley, you’ll investigate the whereabouts of Aurora from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty! Aurora, in an enchanting Dream Style (in addition to her regular look), will help you unravel the mysteries at the center of the Vale's chaos.[/p][p]To find both Maleficent and Aurora, you’ll need to go beyond the Vale… Part 2 of The Storybook Vale will take you to two new worlds: the titular Unwritten Realms, and the picturesque Storybook World![/p][p][/p][p]Solve magical puzzles to liberate the sleeping beauty herself![/p][p][/p][p]Work with Aurora to unravel the mystery of this conclusive final chapter and set everything in its right place.[/p][p]Save the Vale, make new friends, uncover dark secrets, and swipe away at more Snippets than you care to count![/p][p]Join us, one last time, in The Storybook Vale for a happily ever after like no other![/p]

The Storybook Vale - Part 2: The Unwritten Realm Update Patch Notes

[p]Hey Valley Villagers![/p][p]This week, we conclude the final chapter of our paid expansion pass, Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale, with Part 2: The Unwritten Realm! Return to The Vale to rescue some old pals and befriend a couple of characters from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Swipe your Royal Net at new evasive Snippets, solve new challenging puzzles and discover the forces behind all of this unrest![/p][p]This update will also include base game bug fixes for everyone![/p][p]The Storybook Vale – Part 2: The Unwritten Realm arrives on July 9th, 2025, for expansion pass owners. Check out the details below:[/p][h2]NEW CONTENT (THE STORYBOOK VALE EXPANSION PASS OWNERS):[/h2]

[p]Return to the Vale and descend into The Unwritten Realm, a void of swirling storybook pages – the place where stories go when they're forgotten and come from before they're written! Discover Maleficent and help her avoid being unwritten![/p]
[p]Venture into the pages of a storybook to uncover Aurora in an enchanting Dream Style in addition to her regular look.[/p]
[p]Help Maleficent and Aurora settle into the Vale and complete their friendship questlines to unlock stunning new items and outfits inspired by their malevolent and benevolent ways.[/p]
[p]Equip your latest Royal Tool and harness the power of the Royal Net to catch new evasive Snippets – living embodiments of the Lorekeeper’s scattered pages.[/p]
[p]Use new and original Snippets to complete these new challenging Lorekeeper Tales - tapestries that tell the stories of classic Disney and Pixar films.[/p]
[p]Discover what Maleficent and Hades have hidden up their sleeves.[/p]
[p]Team up with new allies to put a stop, once and for all, to these villainous schemes and save the Vale.[/p]
[p]New special premium shop bundles sold in Moonstones inspired by Aurora and Maleficent will be available for ALL players![/p]

[p][/p][h2]TOP CHANGES AND BUG FIXES (AVAILABLE TO ALL PLAYERS):[/h2]

[p]Fixed an issue in the "Teapot Falls Trial" where chairs could not be moved into their proper placement.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue in the "Mistress of All Evil" quest where furniture could not be placed where needed.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where the player would not receive a reward for reaching max level with the Forgotten.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue in the 'Healing House' quest where Mirabel won't go to Player's house[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where holding the direction arrow while attempting to switch to diagonal mode prevents the mode from updating.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where NPCs may sit in the air near the Peter Pan House.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where closing a purchase prompt in the shop would scroll the menu up to a different section.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where NPC's with animations that interact with flowers would not have a cooldown.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue in Photomode where the controller's focus shifts to the poses tab row instead of selecting the Sprint pose.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where some small vertical lines would appear in the Photomode menu.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue where items cannot be marked as favorite or hidden via touchscreen when there is more than one item in the catalog.[/p]