The upcoming update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, called DreamSnaps, will introduce photography contests. The first challenge for these contests has already been hinted at. In the near future, Disney Dreamlight Valley will change to a free-to-play model, meaning that the main source of revenue will come from microtransactions. In the game, players can use an in-game currency called Moonstones to purchase a wide range of items and packs. However, since the game is still in early access, some fans have expressed their discontent with the addition of microtransactions before Disney Dreamlight Valley's official launch.
The introduction of Moonstones as a purchasable item within the game has caused a backlash in the community. Players were surprised by the high prices of Moonstones in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Additionally, they were even more shocked when the Premium Shop was added, as it required a significant amount of Moonstones to buy cosmetic items. For example, a house skin costs 3,750 Moonstones, equivalent to roughly $15. Although these skins are detailed and based on popular Disney or Pixar movies, they are purely cosmetic. Some fans have even compared Gameloft to EA, suggesting that while The Sims packs may be expensive, they at least offer substantial content in return.
In response to the negative feedback about the prices of Moonstones and the high cost of premium in-game items, Disney Dreamlight Valley has announced that players will now have the opportunity to earn free Moonstones on a weekly basis. This can be done by participating in a photography competition that is available to the entire community. The new feature will be added to the game with the upcoming DreamSnaps Update. To generate excitement among fans, the official Disney Dreamlight Valley Twitter account has provided a hint about the theme for the first week's challenge. A crown emoji and a castle emoji were posted, prompting gamers to guess what the theme could be.
Instantly, fans of Disney Dreamlight Valley started speculating on what the challenge could entail. Many believe that the challenge will involve taking a picture in front of the Castle near the Plaza. Some enthusiasts are already preparing the perfect scenario for the picture once DreamSnaps is active.
The update is anticipated to arrive soon as the developers have been teasing it extensively in recent weeks. However, the exact release date and time are still undisclosed. Nevertheless, this provides gamers with an opportunity to prepare for the inclusion of Wreck-It Ralph's Vanellope as a playable character in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley can be accessed in its early access version on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.