Disney Dreamlight Valley 'hang out with Eric' bugged (not following player), issue acknowledged

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Disney Dreamlight Valley has become a popular online game, allowing players to interact with their favorite Disney characters in a virtual world.

One of the most exciting features of the game is the ability to hang out with the characters such as Prince Eric.

However, the excitement is at a standstill as the feature for hanging out with Eric is currently broken.

Disney Dreamlight Valley ‘hang out with Eric’ bugged for some

Recently, players have reported (1,2,3,4,5) a bug in the game where Eric refuses to hang out when invited, which is a significant issue that is hindering players’ ability to advance in the game.

No one can hang out with Eric atm. They forgot to fix that bug
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@DisneyDLV I love this game so much. But I’m having issues feeding critters and I’m unable to hang out with Eric
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The problem has become prevalent among players, and numerous reports have been made on social media platforms such as Twitter and Reddit.

Players who have reported this issue have stated that Eric doesn’t follow them when they invite him to hang out, making it difficult to increase their friendship levels with him.

The bug has caused concern among players, who have used this feature as one of the primary methods of leveling up their characters’ friendship levels to unlock new content in the game.

It is worth noting that the issue seems to be troubling players after the Major Update 3. Some players have reported that they are unable to progress any further in the game due to this problem.

Official acknowledgment

Fortunately, the issue has been recognized by Disney, and they have acknowledged the problem.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to report this to us. The team is currently working on a fix. Please submit a ticket to Customer Care at https://gameloft.helpshift.com/hc/en/66-disney-dreamlight-valley/contact-us/, so our support team can further investigate the issue. 💜
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However, it is essential that Disney addresses the Dreamlight Valley ‘hang out with Eric’ issue as soon as possible. Until then, stick around to get posted about further developments, as and when they occur.

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