Disney Dreamlight Valley’s latest update has finally added microtransactions to the early access game, and some fans are not happy about the prices. WhenDisney Dreamlight Valleyfirst launched in early access last year, it was met with a mostly positive response from fans and critics. Playing like a blend betweenAnimal Crossing,Stardew Valley, and Disney, Gameloft’s game has already enjoyed a great deal of success.
It was never a secret thatDisney Dreamlight Valleywould eventually go free-to-play and add microtransactions, but they’re officially in the game well ahead of the free-to-play launch. Microtransactions were added toDisney Dreamlight Valleyas part of Update 3, the Festival of Friendship. This updateaddedFrozen’s Olaf to the gameand while many fans have been happy with the new content, there are those who are unimpressed with the game’s expensive microtransactions.
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Disney Dreamlight Valleyis now selling moonstones, the game’s premium currency, at $4.49 for 1200 moonstones, $8.99 for 2500, $17.99 for 5500, and $44.99 for 14500.Disney Dreamlight Valleyis currently selling a Royal Deco Living Room in the Item Shop set for 4,850 moonstones, which means that it effectively costs around $20 when translated to real world money.Disney Dreamlight Valleygives players the chance to get moonstones in-game, but obviously the most effective way to obtain them will be through buying them with real money.
Some fans of the game have taken to social media to voice their concerns over theDisney Dreamlight Valleymicrotransactions, with Reddit user jaustengirl making a post about the situation that has amassed over 1.2 thousand upvotes at the time of this writing. Jaustengirl points out that the prices are “too expensive” and that while it’s true that these microtransactions are “just cosmetic,“Disney Dreamlight Valleyis a game built entirely around obtaining new cosmetics.
Jaustengirl went as far as to call theDisney Dreamlight Valleymicrotransactions “disrespectful” as those that purchased the early access version of the game “essentially paid [Gameloft] to beta test the game.” Many others voiced a similar opinion, and some even called on fellowDisney Dreamlight Valleyplayersto basically boycott the game’s moonstones.
Many users are not optimistic that boycottingDisney Dreamlight Valleymicrotransactions will result in any change. It was pointed out by Reddit user Ireallyneedhelppls2 that games with microtransactions tend to survive on “whales,” consumers that spend ridiculous amounts of money on a particular game. It’s well documented that the majority offree-to-play gamersdon’t spend a dime on the games they’re playing, soDisney Dreamlight Valleyis likely unconcerned that most of its player base will likely be avoid paying real money for moonstones. It will simply need to find enough “whales” to support it.
Disney Dreamlight Valleyis available in early access on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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