Gameloft has announced the Return to Beast’s Castle update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, scheduled to arrive on October 1, 2025. This free update reintroduces players to a familiar realm, where Lumiere and Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast join the Valley after a new questline. Alongside the duo, players can expect seasonal content including new Dream Bundles, the Witchful Thinking Star Path, and the return of the Trick or Treat event.
The patch also introduces multiple quality-of-life improvements, such as new Photo Mode poses, the ability to toggle Night Thorns, and a fresh Halloween Castle skin for Dream Castle. In addition, a wide range of bug fixes have been applied, targeting quest progression, companion behavior, and visual issues across platforms.
Full Patch Notes
New Content
- New letter from Beast starts the “Return to Beast’s Castle” questline
- Lumiere and Cogsworth added as unlockable villagers with unique Friendship Rewards
- Expanded quests tied to Lumiere (Tiana’s Palace) and Cogsworth (Valley upkeep)
- New Dream Bundle with alternate looks for Belle and Beast that unlock special interactions
- Witchy Kitty companion added to the Premium Shop
- Witchful Thinking Star Path introduces Halloween-themed furniture and attire
- Trick or Treat event returns October 15–31 with new rewards
- Haunted Floating Festival runs October 22–November 11 with rotating puzzles and exclusive prizes
- Seasonal Moonstone packs updated with limited-time cosmetics
Improvements
- Photo Mode
- Added new poses for all toolsets
- Introduced first Royal Phone photo pose with wide-angle option
- Night Thorns toggle added for clutter-free shots (applies to Splinters of Fate and Inkies)
- Decorating
- Halloween Castle Skin added to Premium Shop for Dream Castle customization
- Other Adjustments
- Premium Shop now displays all rewards in Dream Bundles and Companion Bundles
- Locked quests and Friendship Level 5 items show padlocks and previews
- New 2D book icon highlights Quest rewards
- Collection and Village merged into “Mysteries” category
- Gardening, Fishing, and Cooking merged into “Activities” category
- Teal Baby Dragon and Black Pegasus available for Storybook Vale Expansion owners
Top Changes and Bug Fixes
- Fixed quest issues in “The Music’s on the Walls,” “Create a Bear,” “Wild, Wild Wishes,” “The Fortress of Saditude,” “The Dreamlight Fountain,” and others
- Resolved mailbox notification errors and Photo Mode sharing issues
- Corrected missing Dream Sparkles on Spring Festival Rapunzel
- Fixed various stuck quest items and unreachable collectibles
- Addressed companion pose errors and clothing-related avatar glitches
- Fixed issues with gamepad controls, furniture placement, and quest progression triggers
- Corrected texture issues in villages and biomes on Nintendo Switch
- Multiple visual and VFX fixes for furniture and quest items
- Adjusted duties, crafting recipes, and shop descriptions for consistency
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a life simulation adventure game developed by Gameloft Montreal and published by Gameloft. Players build a magical village populated by Disney and Pixar characters, restoring their memories and unlocking new adventures. First launched in early access in 2022 and fully released on December 5, 2023, the game has grown into a premium live service experience with regular updates and expansions.
The Return to Beast’s Castle update goes live on October 1, 2025. Players can begin Lumiere and Cogsworth’s questline, participate in seasonal Halloween festivities, and explore a wealth of new customization options.
