The Lucky Dragon update in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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When is the next Disney Dreamlight Valley update?

Meet and befriend the upcoming new characters.

Even though Disney Dreamlight Valley launched in 2022, the community is still alive and well, thanks to its continuous updates. We’ve witnessed the introduction of numerous new characters and realms, and now, we’re on the brink of another thrilling expansion. Let’s talk about Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next update.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next update release date

The next DDV update, ”Mysteries of Skull Rock,” will be released on June 18, 2025. This patch marks the arrival of Peter Pan and the continuation of the Forgotten’s storyline. The Mysteries of Skull Rock update will launch at 8am CT to align with previous updates.

Unlike the previous Tales of Agrabah and Wonderland Whimsy updates, there is no new realm door to explore this time. Instead, you’ll delve into Skull Rock and discover a pirate’s cove. This cove is where most of the update’s events will take place, particularly with Peter Pan and the Forgotten’s quests.

Alongside Peter Pan’s introduction and The Forgotten’s expanded storyline, we’re also getting the Adventures in Never Land Star Path. It’ll include everything from mermaid cosmetics to pirate outfits to fit Skull Rock’s theme.

You can recruit the two characters to the Valley after you’ve completed their designated challenges. More Friendship Quests will also unlock when reaching milestones in your relationship. Each level typically rewards you with character-themed items, including clothing and furniture.

In past updates, Disney Dreamlight Valley introduced several new characters, including Jasmine and Aladdin, as well as the Cheshire Cat and Alice. We’ve also received new gameplay features, such as Floating Islands, DreamSnaps, and Daisy’s Boutique challenges, to give us different activities beyond befriending villagers.

Disney Dreamlight Valley updated 2025 roadmap
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Gameloft has also confirmed, through a Free Content Roadmap blog post, that we’ll receive another Summer 2025 update alongside Autumn and Winter updates. The Storybook Vale’s storyline finale also has a confirmed release date of July 9.

While we don’t know the official release dates for Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Autumn and Winter content updates, we anticipate they’ll launch sometime in October and December, respectively.

All previous Disney Dreamlight Valley updates

Over time, Disney Dreamlight Valley has introduced dozens of new characters, several realms, and paid expansion packs to turn a seemingly simplistic life simulation game into a complex series of quests. Every major DDV update adds at least one or two characters, some cooking and crafting recipes, and plenty of cosmetic items to make your village a little more interesting.

Here’s a complete list of every major update that’s released so far, including those planned for release:

Release dateHighlights
Winter 2025Introduces a currently unknown character.
Autumn 2025We’re returning to a previous realm and unlocking two new characters.
Summer 2025Introduces a currently unknown character.
July 9, 2025The Storybook Vale part two: The Unwritten Realms releases.
June 18, 2025The Mysteries of Skull Rock update adds Peter Pan and additions to the Forgotten’s storyline.
April 23, 2025The Wonderland Whimsy update adds Alice, the Cheshire Cat, and Alice’s realm.
February 26, 2025The Tales of Agrabah updates adds Princess Jasmine, Aladdin, and Aladdin’s realm.
December 4, 2024The Sew Delightful update introduces The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Sally
November 20, 2024Disney Dreamlight Valley’s The Storybook Vale expansion pack officially launches.
October 9, 2024The Jungle Getaway update adds Timon and Pumbaa to the Lion King realm.
August 21, 2024Tiana and her palace arrive in the Dapper Delights update.
A Rift in Time’s Treasures of Time act releases, wrapping up Disney Dreamlight Valley’s first expansion pack.
June 26, 2024The Lucky Dragon update introduces Mulan, Mushu, and Mulan’s realm.
Memory Mania is added as a limited-time event.
May 1, 2024Daisy Duck and her Boutique arrive in the Thrills and Frills update.
Dreamlight Parks Fest is introduced as a limited-time event.
A Rift in Time’s Spark of Imagination act releases, adding Oswald to the game.
February 28, 2024The Laugh Floor update adds Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and their Monsters Inc. realm.
December 5, 2023Disney Dreamlight Valley officially leaves Early Access.
Pumpkin King Returns update introduces Jack Skellington.
Multiplayer compatibility is added.
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s A Rift in Time expansion pack officially launches.
September 13, 2023The Enchanted Adventure update adds Belle, the Beast, and their realm.
July 19, 2023Vanellope is introduced in the DreamSnaps update.
DreamSnaps arrives in DDV.
June 7, 2023The Remembering update continues Disney Dreamlight Valley’s main storyline, adding The Fairy Godmother.
April 5, 2023The Pride of the Valley update introduces Simba, Nala, and the Lion King realm.
Eggstravaganza is added as a recurring seasonal event.
February 16, 2023Mirabel and Olaf arrive in the Festival of Friendship update.
The Premium Shop is officially added as a cosmetic store.
December 6, 2022Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Stitch are introduced during the Missions in Uncharted Space update.
October 19, 2022The Scar’s Kingdom update adds Scar.
The main storyline continues, introducing The Forgotten.
September 6, 2022Disney Dreamlight Valley officially launches in Early Access.

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