The second half of The Storybook Vale DLC forDisney Dreamlight Valleyis nearing release, and if you’re eager to see where the storyline goes and what content arrives next, you’ll want to start playing as soon as possible.

This DLC originally launched back on Jun 11, 2025, so we’ve been waiting just over half a year for the rest of the expansion to be released. It promises lots of exciting additions, so to ensure you’re ready to start playing as soon as you may, here’s theexact time and date The Unwritten Realms update will be released forDisney Dreamlight Valley.

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When is The Unwritten Realms update in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

The Unwritten Realms update launches onJuly 9 at 8am CTinDDV. Only the exact release date has been confirmed so far, but all past updates have launched at this exact time, so as long as everything stays on schedule, this one should too.

Our countdown is set to precisely 8am CT, so you can check back here leading up to the update to see how much longer you need to wait. We’ve also listed the launch time across major time zones if you want to know when this translates to in your area.

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What’s included in The Unwritten Realms update in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

The Unwritten Realms update is focused solely on The Storybook Vale DLC, so it’s expected to only add content for players who have this expansion. This includes new characters, quests, critters, and much more. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know is coming so far.

There’s likely much more included in this update, but so far, these are the only details that have been revealed. While you wait for the update to arrive, there’s plenty to get done around the valley, like working throughall Summer Sizzle event duties,chatting with a member of the family Madrigal, and working throughall Adventures in Neverland Star Path tasks.

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