I'm Concerned About What Star Wars In Disney Dreamlight Valley Means For Future Updates
As part of the Wonderland Whimsy update coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley on April 23rd, 2025, Gameloft shared some unexpected additions to the Premium Shop. Star Wars will finally be making itself known in the valley with the addition of some new cosmetics and a notable companion. While it's not as significant as adding characters would be, that doesn't mean it's without intention.
This may be nothing more than a way to honor the upcoming Star Wars Day celebration on May 4th, as mentioned in the announcement. However, Disney Dreamlight Valley typically has updates in the spring, and the game has never bothered to make a notable effort to honor this date before. That begs the question of "why now?", and the answer might open the door to other concerns for the future.
Lightsabers Have Arrived In Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Since updates typically follow a certain theme that is almost always centered around the biggest part of that update, the last-minute mention of a Star Wars addition to the Premium Shop was both surprising and a bit out of place. While this is a smaller aspect of the update and technically a paid addition, if you don't already have a supply of Moonstones ready for it, it's still something to take notice of.
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Specifically, the update will feature an outfit that bears a striking resemblance to Anakin's appearance in Star WarsEpisode II: Attack of the Clones, as well as a Lightsaber, a house skin, and an R2D2 companion. Unfortunately, there was no information on whether the lightsaber will have the option to change colors or only be available in the blue depicted, but it's likely the latter. Despite there being no close-ups, it seems likely the lightsaber design is also based on Anakin's.
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As for the home, players will be free to purchase and place the home as they see fit in any of Disney Dreamlight Valley's biomes or expansions. Alternatively, you can also re-skin your main home as well if you so choose, and place down the purchased one if you would like to have more than one charming Star Wars-inspired abode in the valley.
Finally, while it is exciting that R2D2 will be perhaps the largest companion the game has seen yet, it is disappointing that this means he won't make an appearance in the future as a character. It seems like a missed opportunity, especially considering the unique interactions he could've had with WALL-E and EVE.
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Gameloft May Be Testing Interest In The Star Wars Franchise For Future Updates
Over the past year, Disney Dreamlight Valley developer Gameloft has shared surveys encouraging players to share their thoughts on which franchises they would be most excited to see come to the valley. The options ranged from Disney Classics like Winnie the Pooh to more recent films like Zootopia, but one that took everyone by surprise was the inquiry about Star Wars. Considering that Disney Dreamlight Valley still lacks several notable classics from Disney history, there's been some concern about the potential addition of live-action content and things that felt out of place, such as Star Wars or Marvel.
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Other than that survey, there had been no more mention of Star Wars in the valley until the recent Wonderland Whimsy announcement. Considering that there is such a divisive opinion on whether content like Star Wars should be included, this could likely be the game's way of testing interest and seeing how players react. Alternatively, it's also just as likely that a Star Wars-inspired update or expansion is already in the works, and this is just a way of hinting at what's to come to build anticipation.
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If more Star Wars content is indeed on the way, there's no way to know what exactly awaits. There's a strong likelihood that Rey will be among the first welcomed to the valley, especially considering Disney's usual favoring of sequels. However, since the additions coming in this update feature items inspired by Anakin in Attack of the Clones and R2D2, that could indicate that the first Star Wars update will be centered around the prequels. There's simply no way to know what to expect when dealing with a franchise this vast.
Star Wars Opens The Door For More Live Action Content
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While not everyone is excited about the addition of Star Wars to Disney Dreamlight Valley, with the biggest concern being that Star Wars simply doesn't fit in with other aspects of the valley, I'm more concerned about what this could mean for the future of players' valleys. The inclusion of Star Wars characters would mark the first addition of live-action content to Disney Dreamlight Valley. While Star Wars does have animated content out there, it's not as extensively popular, making it less likely to be the source for updates.
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This means the door will officially be open to live-action content in the valley, which could herald the addition of things like Marvel, Pirates of the Caribbean, and maybe even Disney Channel original movie characters. At the moment, the new content is only available in the Premium Shop, meaning it is entirely optional for those who don't want it. That being said, the same may not be the case with the future updates that follow unless Disney Dreamlight Valley makes a point to keep this content separate.
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While it's likely that the opinion on almost all live-action content would be divisive, with some pleased to have content based on their interests and others preferring to keep their valleys confined to classic Disney and avoid a potential uncanny valley feel, there is a way Dreamlight Valley could potentially keep everyone happy. If major live-action franchises were to be added via expansions, it would ensure they stay entirely optional without the need for character banishment.
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Players don't have to unlock a free update realm they're not interested in, but base game characters often have friendship quests linked to other characters, meaning that if you don't engage with that realm, it may also bar you from progressing with future characters. Simply put, if Pooh, who you've been waiting for, required max friendship with Darth Vader, you're going to be forced to choose between adding a character you never wanted or just missing out on both.
Adding Star Wars, Marvel, and things of that nature via Disney Dreamlight Valley expansions would mean they have no direct impact on the more classic free-update characters, keeping them entirely optional, and would also offer a large amount of content for those excited about them. This way, everyone's valleys can maintain the cozy aesthetic of their choosing, which is the most important thing, whether that means the addition of sci-fi and superheroes or not.
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Regardless of whether you're anticipating the addition of Star Wars content or hoping for more focus on classic Disney, one possibility does not necessarily cancel out the other. Disney Dreamlight Valley has no shortage of updates planned for the future, and there's room for a wide variety of upcoming additions to the game.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
OpenCritic Reviews- Released
- December 5, 2023
- ESRB
- E For Everyone
- Developer(s)
- Gameloft
- Publisher(s)
- Gameloft
- Engine
- unity
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