Although still in early access, has consistently updated since release, adding new characters and events. The most recent update includes two new characters, Mirabel and Olaf, that can move into Dreamlight Valley. However, the prioritization of some Disney icons over others in the game has been quite questionable at times, something which this update exemplifies.
In, a significant amount of gameplay revolves around the town's residents. Daily conversations, doing tasks for them, and convincing them to move to the Valley in the first place are core mechanics of the title. This means that every character in is incredibly important, and new ones that are added to the game have a large impact on players. When taking this into consideration, it's clear that shouldn't have added Mirabel yet.
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While Mirabel might be a beloved Disney character, she's also one that was introduced incredibly recently. was only released at the end of 2021, and while the film has no doubt exploded in popularity, it hasn't even been a part of the Disney canon for two full years. When looking at the entire library of Disney movies and their casts, there are many other beloved characters who have been around for much longer that are arguably more deserving of an addition in .
Considering the long list of princesses, villains, and other iconic characters that have appeared across Disney media over the last several decades, the fact Mirabel was a priority is somewhat baffling. It's not to say that everything in the third update isn't worthwhile, but the addition of other characters instead of Mirabel would have been more worthwhile for long-time Disney fans. Considering
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