Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next update finally unlocks secrets inside Skull Rock

The Disney Dreamlight Valley team aired a developer update today, and it provided a look at everything we can expect to see arriving in the valley soon. One of the biggest announcements is the continuation of the main storyline as we finally unlock the ability to travel inside Skull Rock.

Skull Rock will open in the Mysteries of Skull Rock update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, arriving on June 18. This iconic location from Peter Pan is bringing with it the film’s protagonist and a surprising second villager—our old friend, The Forgotten.

The last Dreamlight Valley story quest, not including DLCs since they follow a separate narrative, was released with The Remembering update on June 7, 2023. This quest is called Between Skull Rock and a Hard Place, and during it, Skull Rock moved to open up slightly. Since then, we’ve all been eager to venture inside Skull Rock and discover what might be hiding inside.

After waiting just under two years, the Mysteries of Skull Rock update is opening Skull Rock and freeing Peter Pan. He’s the main new villager featured in this update, and he’s bringing with him the lost boy’s tree as his house, plus several friendship rewards to unlock.

The second character included in this update is The Forgotten. Our dark, shadowy counterpart has been wandering the valley aimlessly since the last story quest, so with this update, we can finally befriend them, name them, and help them find purpose in the village as we continue the main storyline alongside them.

All new updates also bring with them fresh Star Path events to complete, and this one is no exception. The Adventures in Neverland Star Path is adding plenty of pirate and mermaid-themed items to the valley, inspired by Peter Pan. This event features new Dream Styles for Minnie Mouse and Goofy, a pirate Monkey companion, a bubble-blowing conch machine, and much more.

Critter companions are currently just adorable sidekicks who follow us around the valley, but they’re getting a massive upgrade in the next update. All critters will have friendship levels and rewards, similar to those villagers possess, after this update launches.

As you hang out with your critter friends, your friendship will increase, and they’ll help you gather resources around the valley. We’ll also be able to name all companions who don’t have preset names from Disney films like Hei Hei and Pua.

The first dog critter companion is being added with this update, and it’s none other than Prince Eric’s loyal dog Max from The Little Mermaid. He’s part of a Premium Shop bundle, so you have to spend Moonstones to add him to your collection. He can dig up nearby digging spots, so he’s both adorable and incredibly helpful.

Shortly after the Mysteries of Skull Rock update, we’re also getting the finale of The Storybook Vale DLC with The Unwritten Realms update on July 9. It’s bringing with it Maleficent, whom we met during The Mistress of All Evil quest, and Princess Aurora from The Sleeping Beauty.

Even more DDV update content beyond this was teased as a vague roadmap for the rest of 2025 was unveiled. Later on in summer 2025, we’ll “get in touch with our emotions,” which seems to be an Inside Out-related teaser.

Fall 2025 will have us venturing back into The Beauty and the Beast Realm to meet an “enchanting new duo,” likely Lumiere and Cogsworth, all while a “thrilling” Star Path event also unfolds. Lastly, winter 2025 will make our “dreams come true” with another villager, seemingly Cinderella, based on her carriage and the reference to the song “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”

There’s lots to look forward to, and a showcase stream is already set for sometime later in the year to unveil even more details. Showcase events usually unveil a new DLC, so the valley has quite a bright future, packed with plenty of content to look forward to.