One of the best parts ofDisney Dreamlight Valleyis how expansive the hit simulation game is.Disney Dreamlight Valleyprimarily pulls characters from properties from Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Studios for its roster, while using those same characters as inspiration for new locations and universes. The game has expanded its scope in terms of clothing, furniture items, and motifs, by incorporating elements from Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Studios properties that have yet to add characters to the game’s roster: Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs), the various Disney Parks, the Disney Fairies franchise, and, most recently,Star Wars. Because most ofDisney Dreamlight Valley’s characters do not come from the same property, interactions between different films are quite common and lead to some fun encounters.
Similar to other simulation games,Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Villagers form Friendships with players, which can increase in levels upon completing Friendship Quests. Villagers will often follow players around the Valley as they make progress on their Friendship Quests. With certain Friendship Quests sometimes requiring players to interact with Villagers outside the property the Quest is going towards, character interactions across films are bound to occur. Of course, with multiple filmsfeatured inDisney Dreamlight Valleyhaving multiple characters on the game’s roster, some Friendship Quests simply lead to characters from the same property interacting. Regardless, more cross-property interactions would be welcome.
Disney Dreamlight Valley Should Add Character Crossover Cutscenes
The best way for new crossover interactions to be added toDisney Dreamlight Valleywould simply be through cutscenes. However, considering how beloved these interactions would be for players, these cut-scenes could perhaps be rewards for completing Memories. These puzzles are made up of collectible images and messages found throughout the Valley and depict a still from a Walt Disney Animation or Pixar Studios film when completed. Some of these films don’t featurecharacters inDisney Dreamlight Valleyyet.
For Memories that do feature characters fromDisney Dreamlight Valley, perhaps Gameloft could craft new cutscenes featuring the Memory’s character plus one of the more mystical members of the game’s roster, like Fairy Godmother or Merlin. Some Memories also depict interactions inDisney Dreamlight Valley, the perfect excuse to bring them to life if the completed Memory shows a crossover.
Cutscenes or social scenes taking place in the Valley’s public settings are also an option. EachVillager onDisney Dreamlight Valley’s rosterhas a schedule showing their locations at different times of day. While Villagers can oftentimes be found in their homes, they also trade off rounds at locations like Scrooge’s Store, Chez Remy, or Tiana’s Palace. Villagers that share time slots at these locations could have unique cut-scenes to keep players entertained.
Plenty of Precedent for Disney Character Crossovers
Disney Dreamlight Valleycertainly isn’t the first time that Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Studios have depicted property crossovers. One of the most recent examples is the short filmOnce Upon a Studio, released in celebration of Walt Disney Animation’s hundredth anniversary. Characters from the various nooks and crannies of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ history all interacted in the short. A more iconic example would be inRalph Breaks the Internet, whereVanellope meets all the Disney Princesses. But Disney depicted crossovers even back in the Disney Renaissance with the short-lived animated seriesHouse of Mouse. Not only did the Sensational Six get to interact with Walt Disney Animation Studios heroes, villains made plenty of appearances, even leading to a special.
It’s clear thatDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas the capability to addmore crossover interactions to its character roster. With more characters heading to the Valley this summer,Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next update would be the perfect opportunity to implement these changes and give players more character interactions.
