Disney Dreamlight Valley Update Will Finally Fix A Fan-Favorite Character

By Yuliya Geikhman

Published Aug 15, 2024

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Belle in Disney Dreamlight Valley has received a much-needed upgrade after being criticized for her design since the game's release.
The new Belle appears more natural and friendly, with improved shoulders, arms, facial features, and hair in the latest developer update.
Community pushed Disney to fix Belle in response to player criticism, showing that the game developers are listening to fans.

One Disney Dreamlight Valley character has finally received a much-needed upgrade. Dreamlight Valley brings Disney's beloved characters to life and lets fans interact with their favorites. The game has won many fans over with its faithful in-game recreations of Disney characters. One movie protagonist, however, has been criticized for her design since the game's release.

An eagle-eyed player has spotted a refreshing update to the classic Disney character. Redditor WandAustin noticed Belle hanging out in the background of the latest developer update. The new Belle can be seen on the far left about 25 seconds into the video, and she looks completely different from her original Dreamlight Valley look.

The Reddit post shows a comparison picture of Belle before and after this update. Belle's shoulders and arms appear more natural and relaxed, and her facial features and hair have a more rounded and friendly appearance.

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It Took Disney Dreamlight Valley Over A Year To Fix Belle's Design

Community Has Been Harsh Since Release

Belle from Beauty and the Beast smiles with a blue glow behind her. The background showcases a twisted tree house and the castle from Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Belle first ed Dreamlight Valley in the Enchanted Adventure update of September 2023. The update introduced Belle and the Beast, along with a number of new quests and features connected to their story. Fans of the game have been criticizing her awkward appearance in the game since she was revealed, stating that she veers dangerously close to the uncanny valley.

Reddit the recently added Mulan, look true to their original characters from the Disney movies.

The update to Belle in Disney Dreamlight Valley was met with enthusiasm by the community. The Reddit post that spotted this change proudly proclaims, "Bullying Works! Belle has been fixed!" The newly revamped Belle seems to be a huge visual improvement, and the upgrade makes it clear that Disney is listening to community .

Source: WandAustin/Reddit, mellypepper5/Reddit