Disney has announced that it will be giving allDisney Dreamlight Valleyplayers free 2,500 Moonstones on Monday as a show of appreciation for sticking with the title through its sometimes-rocky Early Access launch. This generous distribution of Moonstones would allow players to purchase the entirety of the current Star Path, or save them for use in futureDisney Dreamlight Valleyupdates.Drawing heavily from titles like Nintendo’sAnimal Crossingfranchise, developer Gameloft’sDisney Dreamlight Valleyis a life simulation game launched in Early Access in fall of 2022. LikeAnimal Crossing, players ofDisney Dreamlight Valleyare able to customize their character and housing with a wide variety of different items while completing tasks in the game. After receiving a generally warm reception from many Disney fans upon its early access release, the game has struggled with a myriad of technical issues, such as a flashing screen effect making it difficult for some gamers to explore theVitalys Mines areaadded in the latest update.RELATED:Disney Dreamlight Valley Player Makes Cute Tiki Bar AreaIn a post from the officialDisney Dreamlight ValleyTwitter account, developer Gameloft has announced that all players will be receiving 2,500 Moonstones on Monday. This unexpected compensation is described by the developers as a “show of appreciation” for players who have stayed with the game through its many technical issues.Moonstones inDisney Dreamlight Valleyserve as a form of currency in the game, allowing players to unlock items and costumes on the game’s Star Path. The Star path functions similarly toFortnite’s Battle Pass system, offering two tiers of unlockable items that can be earned either by completing tasks in game or spending real money.
This unexpected haul of Moonstones is good news for players looking to spruce up their character or home with some new gear. The customization options available to players inDisney Dreamlight Valleyhave already led to some fantastic fan creations in the game. From recreating outfits from famous TV shows and movies, to the player whoseDisney Dreamlight Valleycharacter cosplays as Lady DimitrescufromResident Evil Village, fans have drawn inspiration from all sorts of places when it comes to customizing their game.
As Gameloft continues to iron out the kinks inDisney Dreamlight Valleyduring the game’s Early Access period, it’s clear to many players that the foundations of what could be a fantastic game are already there. If the developers continue this trend of responding to player feedback, iterating the game to make it more enjoyable and acknowledging when they make missteps along the way,Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas the potential to be a truly worthy competitor toAnimal Crossing.
Disney Dreamlight Valleyis available in Early Access for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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