Disney Dreamlight Valley shares The Keepsake Sea release date with new details, big discounts
Posted on October 21, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
in News, Switch 2
We have an update on The Keepsake Sea expansion for The Keepsake Sea, including the release date. It will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 18, 2026.
This comes as part of a new showcase event held today. The presentation covered the following:
- A new storyline with five new Villagers – Captain Hook and Wendy from Disney’s Peter Pan, Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, Milo Thatch from Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and Megara from Disney’s Hercules
- A look at the Expansion’s 3 new Island Biomes with their own underwater areas
- Brand-new gameplay features – the merfolk form and the Pirate Ship
- The new merfolk form marks the beginning of this underwater adventure. This new ability to swim is opening up a new world of possibilities. This new form comes with a vast range of customization and color options.
- Sail your own Enchanted Pirate Ship – As players progress through the story, they will unlock this new way to explore the Keepsake Sea along with their own crew of Villagers. Players can also expect plenty of customization options.
- As the first Adventure Companion, Dory from Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo will help you navigate the underwater areas. This new type of companion comes with its own rewards and will help you find items deep beneath the sea.
- Exclusive early adopter bonus rewards – a Villainous Fin for the merfolk Avatar and a Sea Witch Boat that can only be earned via Twitch Drops
- New Character Houses, Decoration Blueprints, and more
Outside of the above, Gameloft also announced the “Ohana Holidays” update, which is releasing on December 9. This reunites Lilo with Stitch and including seasonal Holiday content, plus a new storyline and Friendship Quests.
New game editions are also launching on November 18. These include:
- New Base Game editions
- The Keepsake Sea Edition – $59.99/€59.99, includes the base game; The Keepsake Sea Expansion; and 13,000 Moonstones
- Ultimate Edition 2026 – $79.99/€79.99, includes the base game; Wishblossom Ranch Expansion; The Keepsake Sea Expansion; 18,000 Moonstones; and exclusive cosmetic rewards, including Flounder and Sebastian from Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Adventure Companions
- New The Keepsake Sea editions:
- Base Expansion – $16.99 /€16.99, includes The Keepsake Sea Expansion and 5,000 Moonstones
- Deluxe Edition – $49.99/€49.99, includes 10,000 Moonstones and exclusive cosmetic rewards, including Flounder and Sebastian from Disney’s The Little Mermaid as Adventure Companions
Finally, Gameloft is planning big discounts for editions that will be sunset on November 18. These include:
- 40% off the current Ultimate Edition 2025, containing the base game; The Storybook Vale Expansion; Wishblossom Ranch Expansion; 18,000 Moonstones; and Sven from Disney’s Frozen as a rideable mount
- 40% off the Wishblossom Ranch Edition, containing the base game; Wishblossom Ranch Expansion; and 13,000 Moonstones
- 30% off the Honeyglow Woods Edition, containing the base game and the new Honeyglow Woods Adventure Pack
Watch the complete Disney Dreamlight Valley 2026 Showcase below.
2026 Showcase
For more on the game, be sure to check out our Disney Dreamlight Valley developer interview.
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