Disney Dreamlight Valley Servers Down | Server Status

If you cannot connect Disney Dreamlight Valley Servers, it is likely a local connection issue or a specific bug introduced with the recent “Winter Ball” update (released last week).

Here are the most common issues players are facing right now and how to fix them:

1. “Game Initialization Error #201”

This is the most common error right now. It usually means the game is struggling to load your cloud save or authenticate with the server.

• The Fix:

  1. Fully close the game software.

  2. Restart your device (Console/PC) to clear the temporary cache.

  3. If on Wi-Fi, try switching to a mobile hotspot just for the initial login. If that works, your home network (or router firewall) is blocking the connection.

2. Cloud Save / “Transaction Error”

If you are trying to save your game or open a chest and it fails:

• The Fix:

  1. This is often a “time sync” error. Ensure your device’s Date & Time are set to “Automatic.”

• Warning: Do not “Time Travel” (change your system clock) while playing. This breaks the game’s connection to the server and can permanently corrupt your save file.

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3. Switch / Mac Specific Issues

There are known bugs for these platforms following the December 12 Hotfix:

• Pixel Shards: If you aren’t receiving Pixel Shards from DreamTeams, this is a known bug Gameloft is investigating; it’s not a server outage.

• Crashing on Startup: If the game crashes immediately, check for a system software update on your Switch or Mac.