Disney Dreamlight Valley Abandons Free-to-Play Model, Embraces Paid Release

Disney Dreamlight Valley, a popular licensed life sim game, will not transition to a free-to-play model as originally planned. Developer Gameloft announced that the game will leave early access on December 5th but will remain a paid game. In addition, a major paid expansion called Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift In Time will be released, introducing new biomes and characters. The game will continue to offer a premium in-game store and monthly season pass, with monetized items remaining optional and obtainable through in-game activities.