Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next expansion, The Keepsake Sea, arrives Nov. 18 with mermaid forms, a pirate ship, Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Hook, and more. It costs $29.99.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is heading under the sea.
The Keepsake Sea, the newest expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley, arrives Wednesday, Nov. 18. Gameloft revealed the details during the game’s 2026 Showcase on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Players will be able to turn into Merfolk, sail a pirate ship, and meet new Disney characters.
What is Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea?
A paid expansion where players become Merfolk and explore echoes of the past. The story starts at Dazzle Beach, where a mysterious statue carries a message from a lost old friend, Laughing Place reported.
There are three new island biomes to explore: Shipwreck Shores, Candy Cove, and the Kingdom of Oublie. Each quest features Ariel from The Little Mermaid.
Which characters are in The Keepsake Sea?
New characters include Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, Captain Hook and Wendy from Peter Pan, Milo from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and Megara from Hercules, according to Pixelkin.
Dory from Finding Nemo joins as an Adventure Companion. Companions can follow you on land and underwater.
What is the Enchanted Pirate Ship?
Your own ship to sail and customize. Players can use a crane to pull items out of the water and change the ship’s flag and sail, Laughing Place reported.
The ship also has its own Photo Mode and a Captain’s Cabin with crafting, cooking and storage.
How much is The Keepsake Sea?
The expansion costs $29.99 on its own and requires the base game, according to Output Lag. It comes bundled with 5,000 Moonstones, the in-game currency.
The $49.99 Deluxe Edition adds 10,000 Moonstones, Gilded Shell Tops clothing, a Merfolk Mansion house style, and Flounder and Sebastian as Adventure Companions.
New players can get The Keepsake Sea Edition for $59.99, with the base game and expansion. The $79.99 Ultimate Edition 2026 includes the base game plus the Wishblossom Ranch and Keepsake Sea expansions.
Is The Keepsake Sea free on Apple Arcade?
Yes. Players with the Arcade Edition get the expansion on day one at no extra cost, according to Laughing Place.
Is there a launch bonus for The Keepsake Sea?
Yes. Players who buy the expansion and play between Nov. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 2, will get an exclusive fin for their mermaid.
Twitch is offering a Sea Witch Ship to those watching “participating creators” starting on Nov. 18.
Gameloft is also running a sale on older editions before they leave stores on Nov. 18, Output Lag reported.
What free updates are coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The free ‘Ohana Holidays update arrives Wednesday, Dec. 9, with Lilo from Lilo & Stitch and a new holiday-themed Star Path, according to Laughing Place.
The Seafaring Star Path is available now, with rewards you can use in the expansion.
What’s coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley in 2027?
The showcase teased free updates through 2027, Pixelkin reported. That includes two princes in early 2027, an iconic villain duo in spring and the balloon house from Up with a dog Companion in summer.
Gameloft hasn’t confirmed which princes or villains are coming.
What platforms is Disney Dreamlight Valley on?
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and Apple Arcade, according to Pixelkin. The game is rated E for Everyone.
Disney Dreamlight Valley launched in early access in 2022 and fully released in December 2023. It mixes cozy life-sim gameplay with Disney and Pixar characters, and it is developed by Gameloft.
Article compiled with the help of the Pirates & Princesses newsroom.
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Pixelkin (Oct. 21, 2026), the new characters, 2027 roadmap and platforms
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