While the Dapper Delights update forDisney Dreamlight Valleyhas generally been well-received by the community,some disgruntled fans believe Gameloft needs to revisit beloved princess Tiana. The focal character of the August patch, theprotagonist ofThe Princess and The Frogwas one of the most anticipated additions to the Valley, bringing with her a wealth of new quests and items. Now that thedust has settled on Dapper Delights, some players feel the update didn’t deliver the experience they had hoped for and want the developer to make some changes.
Over onChange.org,user Christina Dombrowski-Smith started a petition titled “JUSTICE for Princess Tiana inDisney Dreamlight Valley,” requesting that passionate fans join the movement to persuade Gameloft to redesign the princess. Dombrowski-Smith points out that Tiana’s “facial features, hair design… skin color, even her outfit” look significantly different from how she’s depicted inThe Princess and The Frog, demanding that her in-game character model be amended to better resemble her appearance in the film. This wouldn’t be the first time a character has been updated inDreamlight Valley: Similar protests were sparked by Belle’s initial appearance.
A Growing Dreamlight Valley Petition
It’s Still Early Days For The Movement
It’s worth noting that at the time of writing, the Change.org petition for Princess Tiana inDreamlight Valleyis still in its infancy and as such, doesn’t have many signatures. Whether the community feels strongly enough to sign it en masse remains to be seen butits mere existence is indicative of a recurring problem the community often experiences with the game’s cast. Several older characters have also been criticized for their appearance, prompting many to question Gameloft’s art style.
The issue ofTiana’s “incorrect” appearance isn’t new:Many players criticized Belle’s depiction, suggesting that her facial features and stature didn’t match up to how she appears inBeauty and The Beast. Elsa fromFrozenearned similar comments when she was added toDreamlight Valley. For its part, Gameloft has been good about responding to players' feedback so there’s a decent chance Tiana will be adjusted.
10 Characters Disney Dreamlight Valley Still Needs To Add
With the massive catalog of characters available, Disney Dreamlight Valley needs to add these characters in the future to expand the valley’s options.
An Issue Of Adaptation In Dreamlight Valley
Mixing Art Styles Can Be Difficult
Disney Dreamlight Valleyfans have every right to demand that the game they pay for depicts their favorite characters correctly but it’s worth noting that Gameloft’s chosen art style may cause some inconsistencies.Tiana’s jump from 2D to 3D likely resulted in some aspects being lost in the transition, so it makes sense that she might look different. Players can only hope thatGameloft fixes the problemwith or without a fan petition.
