Summary

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis exiting its early access phase as developer Gameloft administers The Pumpkin King Returns update to welcome Jack Skellington and a list of bug fixes and improvements. While the early access road is ending forDisney Dreamlight Valley, there will be more free content for players to explore as the game enters version 1.0. The Pumpkin King Returns update’s patch notes provide insight into what to look for as the update introduces a few new aspects to the Valley.

Gameloft initially releasedDisney Dreamlight Valleyin early access for the PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox platforms, with a macOS version arriving soon after. It’s essentially a life sim set in the Disney universe, where the player interacts with manycharacters from Disney and Pixar franchises. Players can complete quests, engage in activities, and build structures as they explore various worlds in the Dream Castle. The game has garnered a relatively positive reception from fans and critics, notably with a 92% Very Positive rating on Steam at the time of writing.

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Early access development is concluding withDisney Dreamlight Valley, for The Pumpkin King Returns update arrives in the Valley on June 25, 2025 to accommodate a wide variety of additions and changes to the game. Such additions include the highly-requested Valley Visits feature, where players can finally hang out with each other, the Royal Winter Star Path, the ability to add and remove Villagers in the game (with exceptions),andA Rift in Timeexpansionwith Rapunzel will be available. Additionally, players can expect many gameplay improvements to come into effect, including various bug fixes related to certain quests.

The Pumpkin King Returns signifies the end ofDisney Dreamlight Valley’s early access phase. With it, players can interact with a new Villager, Jack Skellington fromThe Nightmare Before Christmas. The character has been a request from fans for some time now, along with othercharacters that players want to see inDisney Dreamlight Valley. There is already footage of Jack Skellington appearing in the Valley when the game premiered its showcase.

As such, the Pumpkin King Returns update goes into effect with a list of changes that Gameloft has outlined in the following patch notes. Players can expect more changes to come to the Valley, with a2024 roadmap forDisney Dreamlight Valleydetailing some of the upcoming slices of content that will arrive throughout the year.

Disney Dreamlight Valley, The Pumpkin King Returns Update Patch Notes

New Content and Improvements

  • Get ready to welcome the Pumpkin King to your Valley! Jack Skellington arrives along with new quests and unique items that will help bring the excitement of DisneyTim Burton’sThe Nightmare Before Christmasto your Village.

  • An all-new multiplayer mode comes to the game with Valley Visits. Hang out, share items, and collect new Pixel Shards to craft powerful cooking and crafting buffs!

  • Make your Valley into a royal winter wonderland with the new Royal Winter Star Path.

  • Explore new optional items in the Premium Shop for a limited time.

  • Complete new weekly DreamSnaps challenges to show off your unique style and win Moonstones.

  • Keep an eye out for gifts and wrapping paper around the Valley with the return of the holiday event.

  • Knee length versions of basic skirts added to provide you with more outfit options!

  • Have more control over your Valley with the ability to add and remove Villagers using the map menu. Please note that villagers will always appear in your village if required for a quest.

  • Some characters have received updates to their animations – enjoy catching them emoting across your Valley!

-Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Timeexpansion pass is available now, offering the first of three epic Acts!

Top Changes and Bug Fixes

  • Disney’sBeauty and the Beast, Frozen, Mickey and Friends,andMoanafurniture collections feature small changes in color and shape, all aimed at creating a more cohesive and unified look.

  • Goofy’s Signature Hat is now more iconically Goofy – it has been sized up to match his own hat in-game.

  • Adjusted hem length of cropped tops to match length of “Heart of Te Fiti” Camisole.

- Minnie’s Dinner Party Gown hem lengthened.

  • Roughed up Ralph’s Sturdy Overalls by removing the patches and adding signs of wear and tear.

- Mickey-Mouse-Patch Jean Jacket back patch adjusted.

  • Moana’s fishing stall adjusted to more accurately depict her wa’a kaulua.

  • A bug related to the Pumpkin House not correctly appearing in the Forgotten Lands for some players has been fixed.

  • “Deal of the Day: The Chocolate Fountain”: A bug related to the spawning of ice shards has been fixed.

  • “Strut Your Stuff: a bug related to the spawning of Sunbird feathers has been fixed.

  • “Lair Sweet Lair”: A bug related to the spawning of paper has been fixed.

  • “The Great Blizzard”: A bug related to the spawning of water particles has been fixed.

  • “A Broken Sled”: A bug related to the game freezing while trying to pick up the sled has been fixed.

  • “What Home Feels Like”: a bug related to the secret chest spawning has been addressed to unblock any players who encounter the issue.

  • A bug related to Lioness Statue in the Forest of Valor becoming unreachable has been addressed.

  • A variety of bugs related to the appearance of certain items, including furniture and level blockers when viewed with certain graphical settings, has been fixed.

  • An issue with villagers spawning too close to each other, causing graphical issues, has been fixed.

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WHERE TO PLAY

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new.Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony—until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. With nowhere else to go, the hopeless inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley retreated behind locked doors in the Dream Castle.Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley.Free the Dream Castle from the insidious grip of the Forgetting, and unlock the unique Realms of well-loved Disney and Pixar characters, including great queens and kings such as Anna and Simba. Each Realm contains unique challenges with puzzles to solve in the quest to bring friendship back to the Valley.You’ll start your adventure in the Valley, but your journey will take you to infinity… and beyond! Explore what lurks in the Forest of Valor and brave the deepest caverns as you take on challenges from iconic Disney and Pixar heroes and villains. Who knows who—or what—you might discover.