Disney Dreamlight Valley fans are counting down to the release of the massive new Whispers of the Wind update, which adds Pocahontas, a new Grand Expedition from Olaf and lots more. The Whispers of the Wind update has an April 8 release date on all platforms. Better yet, the new content is available as a free download. In addition to Pocahontas and the new Exhibition, the update adds an “Elements of Nature” Star Path, not to mention a new Star Path Vault Rewards feature. Needless to say, fans can also expect new items on Scrooge’s Store, as well as a variety of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks available as part of the update. It’s worth noting, however, that you’ll need to have unlocked Moana in your Valley, as well as the Forest of Valor and Dazzle Beach biomes in order to access the Whispers of the Wind content. In the meantime, check out the patch notes below for a closer look at all the new additions and changes coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley on April 8.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Whispers of the Wind patch notes…

NEW CONTENT

• With the help of another fellow ocean adventurer, you’ll follow swirling leaves to a mysterious island, where you’ll piece together memories to bring Pocahontas to your Valley!

• Pocahontas will bring her very own Yehakin back to your Valley and help you learn all about the whimsical Moontide Glow phenomenon changing the oceans.

• After helping her throw a Celestial Celebration, you’ll use the starlight’s glow to craft a special bait and welcome a new companion – Meeko!

• Blossom your friendship level with Pocahontas through her quests and unlock additional beautiful friendship rewards, such as her signature clothing set.

• Celebrate your progress in the Valley in Olaf’s Grand Exhibition, a new hub showcasing items across the Valley’s biomes. Read more about this awesome new feature below!

• Embrace nature-inspired fashion in the new Elements of Nature Star Path! Unlock lush new furniture and befriend the Hermit Garden Turtle companion!

• This update also introduces Vault Rewards, a new Star Path feature that lets you earn select rewards from previous Star Paths by completing Routine Duties. Read more about this exciting new Star Path feature below!

• From April 29 to May 19, explore the Spring Floating Festival for new puzzles and rewards.

• From May 27 to June 9, the Treasure Hunt event returns — follow rippling waters to uncover hidden notes and earn golden rewards.

• Add a splash of colour with the new Colours of Nature Collection, which will contain the Natural Pergola Set as well as new looks for Goofy’s Stall, the Wishing Well, two unique swirling wind leaves effects, and an adorable new companion — Percy from Disney’s Pocahontas!

OLAF’S GRAND EXHIBITION

• To access this new feature, you will need to have unlocked Olaf, from Disney’s Frozen.

• Welcome to Olaf’s Grand Exhibition! A new place where you can relive your Disney Dreamlight Valley experience and display your grand collection!

• Upon entering the Grand Exhibition you’ll find yourself in the impeccable lobby, complete with a miniature replica of the Valley. Here, you will find your host, Olaf, and various doors leading to display rooms featuring various exhibitions.

• Each room will correspond to a specific biome in your base game Valley. At its inauguration, the Grand Exhibition will have two rooms on display: the Peaceful Meadow, and Dazzle Beach. More rooms will be arriving in future updates.

• Each room will consist of three grand displays: a story Diorama, a tranquil Aquarium, and a lively Habitat. Once unlocked, you’ll be able to add to these displays and unlock them for your own valley!

• To unlock, you will need to display a collection of biome-specific flowers.

• You can then complete the Blueprint panels to add biome-specific storyline elements to a Diorama.

• To unlock, you will need to display a collection of biome-specific gems.

• You can then fill an Aquarium with biome-specific fish.

• To unlock, you will need to display a collection of biome-specific foods.

• You can then fill a Habitat with biome-specific companions.

• We’re so excited to finally have a place in the Valley where you can display your collections and view your achievements!

• In this update, Disney Dreamlight Valley will see up to an additional 5 fps boost on the Nintendo Switch! This means players with the most decorated Valleys will see up to 20% faster frame rates following optimisations.

• These brand-new reward paths will exist on top of the current ones!

• Rewards found in the Vault will be made up of previous Star Path rewards you might have missed.

• If you already own a specific reward in the Vault, it will be marked as such and, in its place, you will receive a random Red Chest.

• Premium Star Path players will have access to additional Vault rewards that are reimagined versions of previous rewards.

• Vault rewards are unlocked linearly and only require the completion of Routine Duties.

• For every three Routine Duties completed, you will unlock one Vault reward.

• The “Bonus Rewards” sub-menu has been removed.

• Bonus Rewards are now visible in the general “Rewards” screen. These rewards have been highlighted to be visually distinct from the regular rewards.

• The “Rewards” screen now also includes a grid toggle, rewards type and DreamSnaps tags for all reward previews.

Crafting and Uncrafting Station Menus

• Crafting and Uncrafting Station menus now use the same categories as the furniture menu and the Scrooge Shop Delivery menu.

• We’ve also added sections for Quest and Event Crafting Recipes.

• We added search and filters to both these menus.

• When you’re outside: + 50% size

• When you’re inside: increased size to be able to cover the largest room size (roughly + 130%)

• We’ve also improved selection zone visibility over water.

Fencing and Path Categories

• Some changes have been made to the items found in the Fencing and Path categories that more accurately reflect the Fencing and Path systems.

• Starting this update, you can now expect to see exquisite new clothing items hit the shelves in Scrooge’s Store, like a Blue and White Cottage Dress, a Violet Ombre Strapless Gown, a Violet Ombre Sleeved Gown, a Jewel-Toned Cottage Dress, and more!

• New furniture items will also become available once Pocahontas has joined your Valley!

• We’ve revamped animations for when you collect in-game rewards!