How to Unlock Animal Companions in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Valley of Dreams is home to a wide variety of creatures, many of which can be fed, petted, and even recruited to accompany you on your travels. By interacting with such creatures you can also earn more Dreamlight, which can be used to unlock biomes, castle kingdoms, and items in Scrooge's shop.



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After feeding a creature, you will begin the process of allowing it to be selectable as a companion, along with Pua who comes from a quest and many other event companions. While companions provide no tangible benefits, they will follow you around and look adorable.

Updated November 23, 2024 by Zoë J. Osik: We've updated our guide to include tips on how to make friends with Storybook Vale's new creatures, including owls, dragons, and baby pegasus! Here's everything you need to know to capture your new companions.


How to approach a creature

When you see a creature, it will respond in one of four ways AND how it works will depend on when you can feed it. Here's what to look for and how to respond.

Red/green light

Creatures with this behavior will have a “danger” position and a “safe” position.. You have to approach slowly when it is safe. The following creatures like to play this game before allowing you to interact with them:

  • Crocodiles. It is safe to approach crocodiles when their heads are down, but they stop when they are up. Feed them once they have been brought down.
  • Raccoons. For raccoons, approach when they are sitting, stop when they are standing. Feed them when they have visibly relaxed.
  • Cobra. Cobras are easy to scare, so wait for them to lower their heads before approaching. They will lie down when you can feed them.


Hunting

These creatures like you chase them once you have identified them. Run after them until they stop Still. After you chase them enough, they will let you approach and feed them. Make sure you bring the right snacks!

The following creatures like to play tag with you:

  • Foxes in the icy peaks.
  • Rabbits in the peaceful meadow.
  • Monkeys in the Landing of the Ancients.
  • Pegasus' pups in Mythopia.

Wait

These types of creatures will explore you before they let you feed him. They will curl up and huddle over you and watch for a few seconds before opening up. The following creatures like to do this:

  • Crows Want circle your head. Allow them to finish flying around.
  • Sea turtles Want stay in their shell. Sit nearby and wait for them to appear.
  • The baby dragons will curl up and wait a few moments. Stand nearby and wait for them to open.

No games

Some creatures have no time for games and will simply let you do it come closer and feed him immediately. These are the easiest creatures to befriend and make sure you have the opportunity to do so unlock new Disney Dreamlight Valley companions without having to play with them.


The following furry friends will let you play with the hem right away:

  • Squirrels Want expect food immediately so be prepared with something for them in your inventory!
  • All five types of Sunbird it will too get food on sight.
  • Furthermore, The capybaras will come towards you for food.
  • THE Owls in the bond he will take your food straight away.

How to feed a creature

A fox having fun with a fish in Disney Dreamlight Valley

To feed a creature simply slowly approach one (after following the answers above) e interact with it by pressing A on Xbox or Switch, X on PlayStation, or E/left-click on PC.

From interact with an animal, you will have the option to feed him one of the foods in your inventory. Each animal variant has its own favorite type of foodeven if you I don't need to know to recruit him among your companions.


All animals can be
fed with any food available,
but they are there
advantages in choosing your favorites.

If you spot a Purple star of friendship when you deliver food, you can be sure of it you've discovered their favorite food. By successfully delivering it you will complete additional Dreamlight tasks, which, in turn, will capture you more Dreamlight to spend around the Valley.

Every creature's favorite foods

Squirrel jumping for joy over an apple in Disney Dreamlight Valley

All kinds of creatures have favorite foods and enjoyed foods. These do not change between color variationsexcept in the case of Sunbirds. Here's what to look for:


How to recruit a creature as a companion

Dreamlight Valley Sea Turtle waiting for food

If you wish recruit a creature to keep you company while you do your Dreamlight tasks, then you will have to feed him two or three times.

As you can feed each type of animal only once a day, you will need it revisit your chosen friend a second time after a period of 24 real-life hours has passed.

If you try to feed the
same type of animal
a second time on the same day,
the food will simply vanish.

You you must feed each creature again to increase your friendship as long as you can add him as a companion. Creatures have too the ability to drop items if fed their favorite foods.


How to check if a creature is now a companion

Dreamlight Valley Critter menu with companions highlighted

To see if a creature has already become a companion, go to Main Menu > Collection > Creatures. All creatures in the game are shown here and as you recruit them they will be highlighted on this menu.

You can too
click on any companion
in this menu to find out
which biome
is found in, as well as
if he's around
on the current day. Remember this
your game will always sync with your device's clock.

Some variants will not appear in the collection, but will appear in the companion section of your inventory. This is usually for
special companions that are limited-time rewards
.

How to equip and change companions

Selected companion of Dreamlight Valley


To access the accompanying menu go to Inventory > Wardrobe > Companions. Here you will see all the companions you have from missions or events, together any creatures recruited.

All you have to do to equip them is simply select them by clicking on the image. Now you can exit the menu and your new companion will follow you around.

To change, return to the same menu AND select a different option or click the companion again to deselect it.

Your companion will remain with you throughout Dreamlight Valley, until he is dismissed. If you enter the main castle, your companion will vanish until returning to the valley.

Comrades are
not summonable in other realms.

How to place companions in your village

Numerous companions and the Disney Dreamlight Valley avatar


You can create the cozy home to place more Disney Dreamlight Valley companions in your village. This allows you to select up to four pets per house, letting them roam freely around the village near their new home.

You can place as many Cozy Companion Homes as you want!

This allows you to not only see them, but also pet them. You can place toys in the village they can play too, creating a home atmosphere. Get to bond with your animal companion in Dreamlight Valley it makes the game much more welcoming and engaging. You can too take photos together!

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