Upcoming Disney Dreamlight Valley Update Introduces Helpful New Companion

Oh man, where do I even start? So, Disney Dreamlight Valley is up to some wild stuff again. They’ve got this update coming where you can snag Max, you know, Prince Eric’s dog from The Little Mermaid. Yeah, the one who seems like he should’ve been cast as his own character, if you ask me. Anyway, he’s rolling out on June 18. But — and it’s a big but — you’ve got to nab him from the Premium Shop in this fancy Seafaring Sheepdog Bundle. Why? Honestly, no clue.

And there’s this whole Mysteries of Skull Rock thing going down. They’re tossing Peter Pan into the mix, finally. But uh-oh, no Tinker Bell? That’s got some folks grumbling. Max is supposed to be the peace offering or something. I guess a furry friend makes everything better, right?

Oh, side note — why is it called Skull Rock? Sounds ominous, but let’s not get sidetracked.

Max isn’t just eye candy, though. There’s the whole scoop from Dreamlight Valley’s social channels, hinting at why he’s the dog you never knew you needed. He digs up resources — literally gets his paws dirty — plus, he’s got his own groove with Ariel and Eric. Cute puppy poses in photo mode, too — like, who even thought of that? But knowing these games, they probably had a focus group for it. Marketing, am I right?

And what’s this bundle about, huh? Aside from Max, you’re getting his houseboat and some nautical bed that’s got me wondering if it’s as comfy as it sounds. Could be the game-changer in your virtual interior design career.

They’re also hinting at some other goodies. Around the 18th, your cute critters like Max will start leveling up Friendship Levels. Makes me wonder if I should feel guilty for ignoring my real friends in favor of some pixelated pup.

In other news — or maybe it’s the same news, hard to keep track — there’s a buzz about a community-picked companion. Guess the devs held some vote to let players Frankenstein their dream animal, and now there’s a spirited baby dragon on the horizon. All decked out in floral patterns and something they call cottagecore. Sounds magical, but also, how is cottagecore even a thing?

I could ramble more, but I’m distracted picturing a dragon with flowers. Stay tuned, I guess.