We've documented 5 accessibility features for Disney Dreamlight Valley, including Adjust Sensitivity, Invert X/Y Axis, Inputs Documented, Balance Audio and Mouse and Keys. It has features in Controls and Audio to reduce unintended barriers.
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Our accessibility examiner, Andrew Robertson, first checked Disney Dreamlight Valley accessibility 19 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 19 months ago.
Game Details
Release Date: 06/09/2022, updated in 2023
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Collecting, World Building (Adventure, Brain Game, Communication, Creative and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 5 features
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Gameloft (@Gameloft)
Costs: Purchase cost
Controls
To complete the main campaign of the game you need to use a minimum of:
- PC: 4 keys, 1 mouse and 1 button.
- Xbox: 2 sticks and 1 button.
Action | Xbox | PC | Notes | Required |
Interact | A Button | Left Mouse Button | ✔ | |
Movement | Left Stick | WASD Keys | ✔ | |
Aim / Look / Camera | Right Stick | Mouse Movement | ✔ |
Mouse And Keyboard
Can play with the following:
Mouse and Keys: Can play with mouse and multiple keys.
Remap Controls
Can customise the controls for the game as follows:
Inputs Documented: The inputs required to complete the game in campaign mode or play competitively are documented on the database (or in other official documentation).
Invert X/Y Axis: Can invert the direction required to control looking and aiming. This enables you to match your instinctive orientation when looking.
Sensitivity
You can adjust
Adjust Mouse/Stick/Touch Sensitivity: Adjust how sensitive touch/mouse/stick controls are.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Controls
If you want to play Disney Dreamlight Valley, but it doesn't offer the Controls accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Controls accessibility:
- Wylde Flowers (13 Controls Features)
- Cities: Skylines (10 Controls Features)
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (9 Controls Features)
- Dice Legacy (7 Controls Features)
Difficulty
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Difficulty in Disney Dreamlight Valley which deal with how you can adjust the challenge of play, and whether this is locked once chosen or can be adjusted as you play. The following games are similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley, and offer accessibility features for Difficulty:
- Disney Illusion Island (3 Difficulty Features)
- Wylde Flowers (2 Difficulty Features)
- Timberborn (2 Difficulty Features)
- Oxygen Not Included (1 Difficulty Feature)
Getting Started
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Getting Started in Disney Dreamlight Valley which deal with what support is offered to get started with the game. This includes customising the experience when you first open the game via any onboarding processes it provides as well as tutorials and other assistance when you first start playing. The following games are similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley, and offer accessibility features for Getting Started:
- Cities: Skylines (8 Getting Started Features)
- Disney Illusion Island (7 Getting Started Features)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (7 Getting Started Features)
- Cities: Skylines II (6 Getting Started Features)
Reading
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Reading in Disney Dreamlight Valley which deal with how much reading or listening comprehension is required, how well the game provides visual and audible access to the text and whether subtitles and captions are a good fit for purpose. The following games are similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley, and offer accessibility features for Reading:
- Wylde Flowers (7 Reading Features)
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf (6 Reading Features)
- Animal Crossing: City Folk (6 Reading Features)
- Disney Illusion Island (6 Reading Features)
Navigation
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Navigation in Disney Dreamlight Valley which deal with how the game provides guidance and assistance to navigate its worlds. These are only for games that have traversal and exploration in 2D and 3D spaces. The following games are similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley, and offer accessibility features for Navigation:
- Seabeard (5 Navigation Features)
- Hello Kitty: Island Adventure (4 Navigation Features)
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (4 Navigation Features)
- Ollie & Bollie: Outdoor Estate (4 Navigation Features)
Visual
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Visual in Disney Dreamlight Valley which deal with how you can adjust the visuals to suit your needs, and offer additional information if you can't hear the game. The following games are similar to Disney Dreamlight Valley, and offer accessibility features for Visual:
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (7 Visual Features)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (7 Visual Features)
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf (6 Visual Features)
- Animal Crossing: City Folk (6 Visual Features)
Audio
We've documented 1 accessibility feature for Audio in Disney Dreamlight Valley which deals with how you can adjust the audio of the game and whether audio cues compensate for aspects of the game that are hard to see.
Adjustable Audio
Balance Audio Levels: Set music and game sound effects separately. This enables you to select your preference as well as ensure critical game sounds aren't obscured by other audio.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Audio
If you want to play Disney Dreamlight Valley, but it doesn't offer the Audio accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Audio accessibility:
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (3 Audio Features)
- Disney Illusion Island (3 Audio Features)
- Sun Haven (2 Audio Features)
- Dave the Diver (2 Audio Features)
System Accessibility Settings
In addition to the accessibility features provided in the game, you can also use system-wide accessibility settings:
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games.
PC
Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators.
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 has a range of accessibility settings. Some are system only, some work in games (invert colours and button mapping).
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 has a range of system-wide accessibility settings.
Xbox One
Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games.
Read more about system accessibility settings.
Accessibility Report supported by VSC Rating Board, PlayabilityInitiative and accessibility contributors Jo Robertson