Welcome, Valley Villagers… to the Storybook Vale!
It’s time to crack open the latest chapter of Disney Dreamlight Valley and make use of your Stardust Port once again—this time transporting you to an enchanted land where myths and fairytales spring to life. [previewyoutube=odLqgITVDqI;full][/previewyoutube]A New Chapter to Unfurl
Once upon a time, the Storybook Vale existed in the skies above the Valley but was stolen away by Maleficent from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and Hades from Disney’s Hercules. While they ruled peacefully for a time, conflict between the two marred the very fabric of the lands they ruled—causing ink to spill from the ground!
Whether you’ve foiled Jafar’s schemes in Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time or have triumphed over the events of the Forgetting in Disney Dreamlight Valley—adventures await for all landing on the Vale’s shores. After you’ve gathered your Royal Tools from the Valley, a letter will arrive in your in-game mailbox from the mysterious Lorekeeper, requesting your aid. Of course, you’ll need the means to get there. If you’ve yet to discover the Stardust Port, your friend Merlin should be willing to lend a helping hand.
A Surprising New Friend…
Disembarking from your enchanted transportation, you’ll find yourself in front of a large library; though, it has certainly seen more "happily ever after" days—this first impression reinforced by inky obstructions barring your path in every direction. As you make your way inland, you’ll finally meet up face-to-face with the author of the invitation you received—though, "face" is used a little loosely here.
An enchanted book, the Lorekeeper, has acted as a caretaker for these lands—holding them together with the magic found within her pages. While she once safeguarded the stories that inspired the world around her, the discord between the Vale’s ruling villains scattered the stories to the wind in the form of Snippets—magicked origami creatures. The Snippets move in a variety of patterns, so if you want to restore the Lorekeeper’s stories, you’ll need to equip yourself with a new Royal Tool—unfortunately, your Royal Fishing Rod is not equipped for fly-fishing.
With a bit of ingenuity and help from another new friend you’ll meet along the way, you’ll discover the Royal Net close at hand, and then be set to catch all the varieties of Snippets you may encounter. By adding this Tool to your collection, you will also net yourself a new photo mode pose!
Piecing It All Together
Catching Snippets isn’t the only challenge you’ll be met with from the Lorekeeper’s pages—The Storybook Vale also introduces a new puzzle mini-game!
Collecting diverse Snippets in all shapes and colors will provide you with the pieces to unlock a variety of puzzles featuring the lore of the Vale, along with illustrations inspired by Disney and Pixar classics.
As you help the Lorekeeper reclaim her magic, each puzzle you complete will provide you with new decoration options to adorn the walls of your homes and buildings.
Old and New Friends
While the journey ahead may seem jarring, you’ll have plenty of help from old friends... and new! With some of them bringing their Valley staples, such as Chez Remy and Goofy’s Stall, your Villagers from both the Valley and Eternity Isle can’t pass up the opportunity to visit! Scrooge McDuck will also provide a new location to capitalize on your adventures get you geared up for the adventures ahead with new clothing and furniture—available only through his Store in the Storybook Vale.
Speaking of new friends, Part 1 of the Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Expansion Pass arrives with its own collection of Villagers who will join you:
- Probably the only Villager to not be enamored by Snippets, Merida from Disney and Pixar’s Brave joins your quest early on in the Bind—lending her bravery and a helpful hand to kick-start your progress to mend the ruin caused by the seeping ink.
- Flynn Rider from Disney’s Tangled also joins in—lending his quick wit to the aid of your quests, and perhaps some of his less-useful smolder. Of course, we adore a love story! Owners of Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time who have bolstered their friendship with Rapunzel will be able to reunite the two through additional quest content.
- Perhaps the least-expected addition to your Villagers is Hades—once you’ve chilled his fiery temper. Just keep a cool head and try not to let him make you one of his minions.
A World Brimming with Magic
Though you may be tempted to curl up with a good book upon landing in the Bind—trust us, there are books everywhere—there’s so much to explore in the Storybook Vale! Consisting of three unique Biomes, the vibrant library port of the Bind is only the first area you’ll step foot in. Depending on which path you turn to first, the autumnal, book-filled crevices of the Bind transition to the golden fields of Mythopia or the lush mushroom-filled forest of Everafter.
Inspiration from each Biome lends itself to your decorating toolkit—enabling you to make yourself at home with new structures and plants in the Landscaping menu. Foodies can also delight with a treasure trove of new ingredients waiting to be found on land and in the rivers and pools of the Vale. Already full-up and looking for a new pal? Each Biome is also home to a unique critter in different color variations—all waiting to become your next animal companion!
Flora and fauna aren’t the only things you’ll find in each Biome—grab your Royal Camera and get ready to snap a pic in front of stunning landmarks inspired by your favorite Disney and Pixar stories! You’ll also uncover vast Trials for the adventure-focused… but we’ll leave it to you to uncover all that’s inside them.
Bonus Rewards for Early Adopters
Don’t hesitate to set out for the Vale right away—as a special bonus, early adopters of Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale who purchase and launch the game before November 30 at 23:59 PM ET will receive a message in their in-game mailbox containing a stunning collection of dark academia-themed clothing.
Under the guidance of the Lorekeeper, we can’t wait for you to journey to the Vale and meet heroes and villains who will bring epic trials to undertake, stories to reassemble, and friendships to recover.
See you in the Storybook Vale!
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