Game Updates



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Updates 1.11-Current
Mobile Use: Press on the full site link at bottom of page. If the page is the same press on the refresh button. 1.15= Update 1.15.0

Part 1 (29 April, 2013)

 * App icon changed.
 * Giant Habitats for the basic Elements.
 * Egg Pedestals can now be stowed in the Storage Tower.
 * Cleared Obstacles now appear in the Market.
 * Bug fixes.
 * The market's appearance changed.
 * (Currently, the change can only be seen on Android devices and iPhone 5's).
 * All Habitats received their own unique sound upon clicking them.

Part 2 (30 April, 2013)

 * Lunar Eclipse Dragon left the market.
 * Umbral Sculpture left the market and is no longer animated.

Part 3 (1 May, 2013)

 * Diamond Dragon left the market.
 * Diamond Ring left the market.
 * Emerald Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Emerald Triquetra was added to the market.
 * Purchasable gems now have bonus banners.

Part 4 (3 May, 2013)

 * Bouquet Dragon was added to the market.
 * Family Imprint was added to the market.

Part 5 (7 May, 2013)

 * Solar Eclipse Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Umbral Sculpture was re-released to the market with animation.

Part 6 (14 May, 2013)

 * Solar Eclipse Dragon left the market.
 * Umbral Sculpture left the market and is no longer animated.

App Store Update 1.15.1

 * App icon changed back to normal
 * Bug fixes
 * Server fixes

Part 8 (16 May, 2013)

 * Jade Dragon was added to the market.
 * Jadeite Oasis was added to the market.
 * Bouquet Dragon left the market.
 * Family Imprint left the market.

Part 9 (19 May, 2013)

 * Century Dragon left the market.

Part 10 (23 May, 2013)

 * Lunar Eclipse Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Umbral Sculpture was re-released to the market with animation.

Part 11 (28 May, 2013)

 * Butterfly Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Butterfly Pavilion was re-released to the market.

Part 12 (30 May, 2013)

 * Lunar Eclipse Dragon left the market.
 * Umbral Sculpture left the market and is no longer animated.

Part 13 (1 June, 2013)

 * Emerald Dragon left the market.
 * Emerald Triquetra left the market.
 * Pearl Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * La Reine De Pearls was re-released to the market.

Part 14 (4 June, 2013)

 * Double Rainbow Dragon was added to the market.
 * Rainbow Foutain was added to the market.
 * Astrovane began animating.

Part 15 (7 June, 2013)

 * Bearded Dragon was added to the market.
 * Rustic Cave was added to the market.
 * Game icons change: "Friends" icon modified; Market icon changed from "Eggs" to "Dragons".
 * Astrovane animation ceased.

Part 16 (14 June, 2013)

 * Solstice Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Sun Stones decoration was re-released to the market and began illuminating.
 * Game icons reverted: "Friends" icon; Market icon changed back from "Dragons" to "Eggs".

Part 17 (17 June, 2013)
1.14= Update 1.14.0
 * Game icons change: "Friends" icon modified; Market icon changed from "Eggs" to "Dragons".
 * Rustic Cave has an animation when zoomed in on.

Part 1 - ANDROID ONLY - (15 March, 2013)

 * Fixed an issue with progress bars.

1.14 Part 2 [Android], 1.13 Part 10 [Apple](18 March, 2013)

 * Celtic Dragon left the market.
 * Equinox Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Astrovane was re-released to the market.

1.14 Part 3 [Android], 1.13 Part 11 [Apple] (19 March, 2013)

 * Sakura Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Bonsai Blossom was added to the market.

1.14 Part 4 [Android], 1.13 Part 12 [Apple] (20 March, 2013)

 * Seasonal Dragon's appearance changed from Winter form to Spring form.
 * Seasonal Habitat's appearance changed from Winter form to Spring form.
 * Spring Dragon was added to the market.

1.14 Part 5 [Android], 1.13 Part 13 [Apple] (24 March, 2013)

 * Bloom Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Vernal Fountain was re-released to the market.

Update 1.14.2 [Android], 1.14.0 [Apple] (26 March, 2013)

 * NEW Decoration Storage! (Storage Tower).
 * Ambient sounds to make DragonVale more alive.
 * New goals!
 * Now you can get gems for sharing your DragonVale accomplishments on Facebook and Twitter.
 * Some hidden Wizard magic and bug fixes.
 * Colosseum and Fountain of Youth now include a dragon-sorting option.

Part 7 [Android], Part 2 [Apple] (27 March, 2013)

 * Equinox Dragon left the market.
 * Astrovane left the market.

Part 8 [Android], Part 3 [Apple] (28 March, 2013)

 * Motley Dragon was added to the market.
 * Clover Dragon left the market.
 * Clover Cottage left the market.
 * Sham-rock left the market.
 * CloverKnot Tree left the market.

Part 9 [Android], Part 4 [Apple] (30 March, 2013)

 * Clover Dragon was re-added to the market.
 * Clover Cottage was re-added to the market.
 * Sham-rock was re-added to the market.
 * CloverKnot Tree was re-added to the market.

Part 10 [Android], Part 5 [Apple] (1 April, 2013)

 * Diamond Dragon was added to the market.
 * Diamond Ring was added to the market.
 * Aquamarine Dragon left the market.
 * Aquamarine Pendant left market.

Part 11 [Android], Part 6 [Apple] (7 April, 2013)

 * Clover Dragon left the market.
 * Clover Cottage left the market.
 * Sham-rock left the market.
 * CloverKnot Tree left the market.

Part 12 [Android], Part 7 [Apple] (11 April, 2013)

 * Meteor Dragon was added to the market.
 * Sakura Dragon left the market.
 * Bonsai Blossom left the market.

Part 13 [Android], Part 8 [Apple] (12 April, 2013)

 * New island was added to the market.
 * All islands became slightly bigger.
 * Most of the islands' summoning times have been changed.
 * The maximum level has been raised to level 45.
 * 2 additional habitats available for purchase: one at level 42 and one at level 45.
 * New obstacles: Extra Large Stone and Extra Large Tree.

Part 14 [Android], Part 9 [Apple] (16 April, 2013)

 * Motley Dragon left the market.

Update 1.14.4 (17 April, 2013)

 * Bug fixes
 * The basic elemental habitats, and several decorations have slightly changed in appearance.
 * New "glitchy" dragon: Terradiem Dragon.
 * All islands shrunk back to their original sizes.
 * The dragon toggle in the Colosseum is now fixed.

Part 16 [Android], Part 11 [Apple] (18 April, 2013)

 * Terradiem Dragon was added to the market.
 * All islands became slightly bigger again.
 * The basic elemental habitats and the several decorations that slightly changed in appearance, changed back to their old appearances.

Part 17 [Android], Part 12 [Apple] (22 April, 2013)

 * Bloom Dragon left the market.
 * Vernal Fountain left the market.
 * Lunar Eclipse Dragon returned to the Market.
 * Umbral Sculpture returned to the Market with animation.
 * Previously updated items relating to Habitats and Decorations reverted to the updated forms.
 * Terradiem Dragon description reverted to the original description.

Part 18 [Android], Part 13 [Apple] (25 April, 2013)

 * Terradiem Dragon left the market.
 * Although the Terradiem Dragon left the market, it is still breedable.
 * Coral Dragon was added to the market.
 * Salamander Dragon was added to the market.

1.13= Update 1.13.0

Part 1 and 2 (15 February, 2013 - Android, 19 February 2013 - Apple)

 * Changed Shrine mechanics to being able to purchase gold and silver forms for.
 * Better breeding odds for level 15+ dragons.
 * New sounds.
 * Streamed Loading.
 * Loading optimizations.
 * Facebook interaction fixes. - Android
 * Bug fixes.
 * iPhone 5 Screen Resolution Support - Apple
 * Thunder Dragon was added to the Market. - Android
 * App icon reverted to undecorated format. - Apple

Update 1.3.1 (15 February, 2013)
Android only:
 * "Now with 100% more luck!"

Part 3 (22 February, 2013)

 * River Dragon was added to the market.
 * Shrines got better aesthetic appearances.

Part 4 (25 February, 2013)

 * Love Dragon left the market.
 * Rose Dragon left the market.
 * Bed of Roses left the market.
 * Rose Topiary left the market.

Part 5 - App Update 1.3.2 (27 February, 2013)

 * App icon changed.
 * "Now with 100% more Luck o' the Dragon."
 * Fixed a bug with progress bar.

Part 6 (01 March, 2013)

 * Aquamarine Dragon was added to the market.
 * Aquamarine Pendant was added to the market.
 * Amethyst Dragon left the market.
 * Talons of Typhon left the market.

Part 7 (07 March, 2013)

 * Clover Dragon returned to the market.
 * Sham-rock returned to the market.
 * Clover Cottage returned to the market.

Part 8 (14 March, 2013)

 * Celtic Dragon was added to the market.
 * CloverKnot Tree was added to the market.

Part 9 (15 March, 2013)

 * New music added to the game.
 * New sounds made by the Metal Element Dragons.

Part 10 - APPLE ONLY - (18 March, 2013)
1.12= Update 1.12.0
 * Celtic Dragon left the market.
 * Equinox Dragon was re-released to the market.
 * Astrovane was re-released to the market.

Part 1 (20 November, 2012)

 * New Quests to obtain Artifacts (if you have any left to obtain).
 * Zoom has been expanded for smaller iDevices.
 * Some textures have been improved.
 * The Dragon Track wheel stops faster, and now has a witch to the left of it
 * Android app fix instructions posted on and to the right in the slideshow.

Part 2 (21 November, 2012)

 * New dragon: Lunar Eclipse Dragon.
 * Available until December 3rd.

Part 3 (23 November, 2012)

 * Reindeer Dragon was rereleased into the game.

App Store Update 1.12.1

 * Holiday icon, notification improvements, and bug fixes.
 * "Added the possibility for a surprise holiday gift."

Part 5 (1 December, 2012)

 * New dragon: Turquoise Dragon.
 * New decoration: Cryptocrystalline Talisman.
 * Topaz Dragon left the market.
 * Topaz Portal left the market.

Part 6 (3 December, 2012)

 * Lunar Eclipse Dragon has left the market.
 * Umbral Sculpture's lunar eclipse animation has been suspended and it left the Market.

Part 7 (6 December, 2012)

 * Glacier Dragon was added to the game.
 * Platinum Dragon was added to the game.

Part 8 (13 December, 2012)

 * Large Moon and Sun habitats.
 * New Pillar of Prophecy decoration.
 * Sun Stones and Solstice Dragon were reintroduced into the game.
 * Max Habitats increased by one.
 * Seasonal and Treasure habitat capacities and max dragoncash were increased.

Part 9 (17 December, 2012)

 * Apocalypse Dragon was added to the game.
 * Apocalypse Habitat was added to the market.
 * Apocalypse Flag was added to the market.
 * New animation for the Pillar of Prophecy.

Part 10 (18 December, 2012)

 * Large Rainbow Habitat was released.
 * All Limited Dragons and Decorations will be available for purchase (and breeding in the case of dragons) until January 2nd.
 * Adult Rainbow Dragon now walks on land and Baby Rainbow Dragon now flies.
 * Adult Leap Year Dragon now walks on land and Baby Leap Year Dragon now flies, as well.

Part 11 (20 December, 2012)

 * Snow Globe was added to the market.
 * Seasonal Dragon changed in appearance.
 * Seasonal Habitat changed in appearance.
 * Sun Stones projected a solar beam upwards.
 * Parks decorated for Christmas.
 * Apocalypse Habitat now has bats and fire animation for the day of the Mayan Apocalypse.

Part 12 (23 December, 2012)

 * Gift Dragon was added to the market.
 * Apocalypse Habitat no longer has animated fire and bats.

Part 13 (26 December, 2012)

 * Gift Dragon can now be bred, along with other minor changes to it.

Part 14 (1 January, 2013)

 * Garnet Dragon was added to the market.
 * Cloisonne Runestone was added to the market.

Part 15 (14 January, 2013)

 * Bring 'Em Back has ended - all limited dragons and decorations have left the market except for Garnet, Panlong, and their respective decorations.

Part 16 (16 January, 2013)

 * Hail Dragon was added to the market.

App Store Update 1.12.2 (16 January, 2013)

 * Bug Fixes; holiday icon removed.

Part 17 (24 January, 2013)

 * Cyclops Dragon was added to the market.
 * New sound effects were added to the Breeding Cave, Enchanted Breeding Cave, Epic Breeding Island, and Epic Breeding Sanctuary.

Part 18 (01 February, 2013)

 * Garnet Dragon left the market.
 * Cloisonne Runestone left the market.
 * Snow Globe left the market.
 * Amethyst Dragon was added to the market.
 * Talons of Typhon was added to the market.
 * Snow and Holiday decorations removed.

App Store Update 1.12.3

 * Valentine icon and bug fixes.
 * "A whole lotta love"
 * Love Dragon has returned to the market.
 * Bed of Roses has returned to the market.

Part 20 (7 February, 2013)

 * Century Dragon was added to the market.

Part 21 (8 February, 2013)

 * Blizzard Dragon was added to the market.

Part 22 (11 February, 2013)

 * Panlong Dragon left the market.
 * Pagoda left the market.
 * Twisted Bamboo left the market.
 * Paper Lantern left the market.
 * Rose Dragon was added to the market.
 * Rose Topiary was added to the market.
 * Valentine decorations on Breeding Caves/Islands.

Part 23 (19 February, 2013)
APPLE ONLY 1.11= Update 1.11.0
 * Thunder Dragon added to the Market.

Part 1 (17 October, 2012)

 * New dragon: Kairos.
 * New habitat: Perch of Kairos.
 * New artifact: Chronolith.
 * New artifact: Time Claw.
 * New artifact: Statue of Kairos.
 * The maximum level has been raised to level 40.

Part 2 (18 October, 2012)

 * New dragon: Ghost Dragon.
 * New decoration: Tower Hollow.

Part 3 (19 October, 2012)

 * Maximum number of habitats was increased.

Part 4 (25 October, 2012)

 * New dragon: Obsidian Dragon.

Part 5 (1 November, 2012)

 * New dragon: Topaz Dragon.
 * New decoration: Topaz Portal.
 * The Seasonal Habitat was changed.
 * Opal Dragon left the market.
 * Miroid Monument left the market and changed appearance.

Part 6 (2 November, 2012)

 * New decoration: Umbral Sculpture.

Part 7 (5 November, 2012)

 * Bone Dragon has left the market.
 * Ghost Dragon has left the market.
 * The Witch Hut has left the market.
 * The Jack-O-Lantern has left the market.
 * The Tower Hollow has left the market.

Part 8 (8 November, 2012)

 * New dragon: Solar Eclipse Dragon.
 * The Umbral Sculpture received an animation.

Android (9 November, 2012)

 * DragonVale is now available on Android devices via Google Play.
 * Please note: DragonVale for Android is currently unplayable on certain devices running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Part 9 (16 November, 2012)

 * New dragon: Smoke Dragon.

Part 10 (19 November, 2012)

 * Solar Eclipse Dragon has left the market.

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Updates 1.1-1.10
Mobile Use: Press on the full site link at bottom of page. If the page is the same press on the refresh button. 1.10= Update 1.10.0

Part 1 (29 August, 2012)

 * Tutorial Improvements.
 * Facebook and GameCenter image support.
 * New update for Hibernation Cave for 200.
 * Bug Fixes.
 * The goals screen has been modified to allow users to display "all goals" or "featured goals"
 * The goals icon no longer displays for games that have achieved all goals.
 * The Bronze Olympus Dragon's egg and selling price (to 3,000,000) were changed.
 * The Colosseum now has a button saying "in progress" when there is a dragon participating.
 * Flying dragons no longer have a shadow underneath them.

Part 2 (1 September, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Sapphire Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Star Sapphire of Trigon.
 * Peridot Dragon left the market.
 * Olivine Obelisk left the market.

Part 3 (7 September, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Blue Moon Dragon.
 * The Moon Habitat is now sparkling.
 * The amount of habitats you can have has been increased by one.

Part 4 (10 September, 2012)

 * Blue Moon Dragon left the market.
 * The fire on the brazier of the Olympus Habitat has gone out.
 * The egg design and price of the Bronze Olympus Dragon has been changed back to the original ones.
 * The Moon Habitat has stopped sparkling.

Part 5 (13 September, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Paper Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Anniversary Statue.

Part 6 (14 September, 2012)

 * Everyone who logs in before Monday will receive 25 for free.
 * Paper Dragon announced to be available until September 24th.



Part 7 (20 September, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Equinox Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Astrovane.
 * More tips and tricks are added to the loading screen.

Part 8 (22 September, 2012)

 * Seasonal Dragon changed in appearance.
 * Seasonal Habitat changed in appearance.

Part 9 (24 September, 2012)

 * Paper Dragon has left the Market.
 * Anniversary Statue left the Market.



Part 10 (27 September, 2012)

 * Equinox Dragon has left the market.
 * Astrovane has left the market.
 * The Astrovane is no longer animated.

Part 11 (1 October, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Opal Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Miroid Monument.
 * Sapphire Dragon has left the market.
 * Star Sapphire of Trigon has left the market.

Part 12 (4 October, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Ash Dragon.

Part 13 (8 October, 2012)

 * Fixed a potential friends crash for iOS 4 users.
 * Other bug fixes. Update_picture.jpg

Part 14 (11 October, 2012)

 * The Bone Dragon has returned to the market.
 * The Witch Hut has returned to the market.
 * The Jack-O-Lantern has returned to the market.

1.9= Update 1.9.0

Part 1 (25 July, 2012)

 * New Building: Dragon Track.
 * Extra Island.
 * The amount of habitats you can have has been increased.
 * An FAQ button has been added in the options screen leading to: http://www.backflipstudios.com/support/faq.
 * Updated Island Levels
 * Island 2: Level 10
 * Island 3: Level 15 (Apple Update typo)
 * Island 4: Level 16
 * Island 5: Level 25
 * Island 6: Level 25
 * Island 7: Level 30

Part 2 (27 July, 2012)

 * New Dragons:
 * Bronze Olympus Dragon.
 * Silver Olympus Dragon.
 * Gold Olympus Dragon.
 * New Habitat: Olympus Habitat.
 * New Decoration: Olympus Flag.

Peridot Sneak Peek (31st July, 2012)

 * The Peridot Dragon was shown on Facebook.

Part 3 (1 August, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Peridot Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Olivine Obelisk.
 * Ruby Dragon left the market.
 * Corundum Crystal left the market.

Update 1.9.1 (7 August, 2012)

 * Bug fixes on the spinning wheel at the Dragon Track.
 * You can now race against Limited Dragons.
 * Other (racing) bug fixes.

Facebook Message (8 August, 2012)

 * Olympus Dragons are Permanent!

Part 4 (9 August, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Seasonal Dragon.
 * New Habitat: Seasonal Habitat.
 * New Decoration: Seasonal Flag.

Part 5 (16 August, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Rain Dragon.
 * New Hidden Dragon: Ironwood Dragon.

Part 6 (23 August, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Silver Dragon.
 * The Ironwood Dragon is now in the Market.

1.8=

Update 1.8.0

Part 1 (17 May, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Emerald Dragon
 * Only available for the calendar month.
 * New Decoration: Gemstone Flag.
 * New Island: Gemstone Island.
 * Upgraded Island: Epic Breeding Sanctuary.
 * Upgraded Building: Enchanted Breeding Cave.
 * Egg Pedestals: Option to display eggs.
 * DragonVale loading screen now shows tips and tricks while loading the game.
 * Bug: Dodo Dragon no longer visible in the Market but still breedable.
 * Dodo Dragon returned to the Market on (18 May, 2012).
 * The Current Dragon is now in the Market (18 May, 2012).
 * Dragon Earning Rates have changed for many dragons.
 * The treasure chest above habitats when max capacity is being reached appears at 33% full instead of 30% full now.



Part 2 (21 May, 2012)

 * New Decoration: Luminous Crystals.

Part 3 (25 May, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Copper Dragon.
 * Firefly Dragon has a new egg.
 * Firefly Dragon is listed as Lightning/Fire now.

Emerald Last Call (31 May, 2012)
Today is the last day for Emerald Dragon to be bred. Breed it while you can.

Pearl Dragon coming June 1, 2012

Part 4 (01 June, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Pearl Dragon.
 * New Dragon: Forge Dragon.
 * New Decoration: La Reine De Pearls.
 * More Game Levels - Max Level is 35.
 * Extra Habitats.
 * 1 New Habitat per New Park Level.
 * Emerald Dragon left the Market.
 * The experience given for purchasing the Large Treat Farm and Huge Treat Farm is now half the buying price instead of the same amount.

Part 5 (04 June, 2012)

 * Enchanted Breeding Cave is now 175 to upgrade from Breeding Cave.
 * Epic Breeding Sanctuary is now 225 to upgrade from Epic Breeding Island.

Part 6 (08 June, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Quicksilver Dragon.

Part 7 (12 June, 2012)

 * New egg for the Pearl Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Sun Stones.

Part 8 (13 June, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Solstice Dragon.

Part 9 (14 June, 2012)

 * Solstice Dragon Leaves June 27th
 * Bug fixes, art improvement, and optimization.
 * Dragons now land and "lift-off" to start flying in their habitats.

Solstice (20 & 21 June, 2012)

 * Sun Stones projected a solar beam upwards for approximately one day.

Part 10 (21 June, 2012)

 * Butterfly Dragon has left the Market.
 * Butterfly Pavilion has left the Market.

Part 11 (27 June, 2012)

 * Solstice Dragon has left the Market.
 * Sun Stones have left the Market.
 * New Dragon: Evergreen Dragon.
 * New Dragon: Firework Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Firework Cauldron.

Pearl Last Call & Ruby Sneak Peek (30 June, 2012)
Backflip has posted on facebook that the Pearl Dragon will leave before 1 July. BackFlip has posted a sneak peek of the Ruby Dragon on FaceBook saying it will be able to breed sometime tommorow (July 1st).

Part 12 (1 July, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Ruby Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Corundum Crystal.
 * Pearl Dragon has left the Market.
 * La Reine De Pearls has left the Market.

Part 13 (6 July, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Pollen Dragon.
 * Hidden Dragon: Malachite Dragon.

Part 14 (12 July, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Gold Dragon.
 * New habitat: Treasure Habitat.
 * The Malachite Dragon now available in the Market.

Part 15 (20 July, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Slag Dragon.

Part 16 (24 July, 2012)

 * Slag Dragon changed to Scoria Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Treasure Flag.
 * Firework Dragon has left the Market.
 * Firework Cauldron has left the Market.

1.7= Update 1.7.0

Part 1 (21 March, 2012)

 * Metal Dragons - New Class (Element) - 7 New Dragons.
 * New Hybrids: Cactus Dragon & Lichen Dragon.
 * The Volcano now erupts.
 * New Decorations: Shard of Tull & Metal Element Flag.
 * New Habitats: Metal Habitat & Large Metal Habitat.
 * New Buildings: Metal Boost & Metal Shrine.
 * Metal is now the opposite of Plant (instead of Cold).
 * Fire is now the opposite of Cold (instead of Plant).
 * Max Habitat amount is raised to 29 possible Habitats at level 30.
 * Eggs section of the Market doesn't show an adult Dragon in the background behind the baby anymore.
 * Level 20 Dragon Crowns are on top of the dragon's head instead of the side now.
 * The loading screen and app icon now has the Backflip Studios Logo.

Part 2 (30 March, 2012)

 * Clover Dragon has left the Market.
 * Sham-rock and Clover Cottage have left the Market.

April Fool's Day, 2012
April Fool's prank ... or not?

Only Backflip Studios knew.

The Invisible Dragon does not exist and was only a joke made by Backflip.

April 2, 2012 - Backflip posted on their Facebook that we should anticipate a new dragon later this week. A patch was also released in the App Store (1.7.1) promising bug fixes.

Seven hours after the April Fool's apology Backflip released a sneak peek of Bloom Dragon.

Part 3 (02 April, 2012)

 * New Dragon:Bloom Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Vernal Fountain.



Part 4 (10 April, 2012)
Update 1.7.2 was released in the App Store. Contents include bug fixes, like fixing the zoom feature for the new iPads.
 * "Metal Competitor" Game Center Achievement was added so there are now 16 Achievements.

Part 5 (13 April, 2012)

 * New Dragon:Steel Dragon.
 * Metal-hybrid selling prices have been adjusted to lower prices.
 * Dragonsai Gem Tree is now called Dragonsai Gifting Tree.
 * Rainbow Dragon, Leap Year Dragon & Bloom Dragon have larger elemental breath.
 * "Buy Another" option was added to the Vernal Fountain.
 * Seaweed Dragon & Iceberg Dragon now swim.
 * New Hidden Dragon: Dodo Dragon.

Part 6 (19 April, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Sakura Dragon.
 * The Dodo Dragon is now in the Market.

Part 7 (26 April, 2012)
Backflip Studios announced Bloom Dragon is leaving April 30th.
 * April 30, 2012 - Bloom Dragon and Vernal Fountain have been taken off the Market.

Part 8 (04 May, 2012)
Sakura Dragon left the Market.

Part 9 (09 May, 2012)

 * New Dragon: Plasma Dragon.
 * Limited Dragon: Butterfly Dragon.
 * New Decoration: Butterfly Pavilion.
 * Hidden Dragon: Current Dragon.
 * Water Dragon walks on land now.

1.6= Update 1.6.0

Part 1 (21 February, 2012)

 * A Fountain of Youth to make your old dragons young again.
 * New materials for sidewalks.
 * Brick Path, Marble Path, Golden Path.
 * Magical bug fixes.
 * Love Dragon and Bed of Roses were removed from the Market.

Part 2 (27 February, 2012)

 * Leap Year Dragon is in the Market.
 * Astrolabe added to the Market.

Part 3 (02 March, 2012)

 * Clover Dragon is in the Market.
 * Sham-rock and Clover Cottage added to the Market.
 * Leap Year Dragon and Astrolabe left the Market.

1.5= Update 1.5.0



Part 1 (28 January, 2012)



 * Hibernation Cave so you can keep your favorite dragons while still building up your Shrines.
 * Increased the zoom level for certain devices.
 * As always, the wizards were furiously squashing bugs!

Part 2 (2 February, 2012)

 * The Limited-edition Love Dragon.
 * The Limited-edition Bed of Roses.
 * New Rainbow Dragon Egg Design.
 * When you go to breed at the Breeding Cave or Epic Breeding Island or put a dragon in the Colosseum the dragons are now sorted in alphabetical order by level.

Part 3 (15 Feburary, 2012)

 * The Stone Path can be sold for 50 DragonCash instead of 25; now resulting in a full refund of any Stone Path placed.

1.4= Update 1.4.0

Part 1 (4 January, 2012)

 * Leveling over 25 (to Level 30).
 * 10 additional habitats (maximum of 28).
 * 3 additional farms (maximum of 11).
 * New Goals.
 * Three additional islands (maximum of 7).
 * 'Dragonsai Gem Tree ' (Allows sending an additional 3 gifts, maximum of 6).
 * Gold Shrines (further leveling of dragons to Level 20)
 * Reindeer Dragon has been removed from the Market, but it is still able to be bred.
 * Visitors fade away when zooming out.

Part 2 (14 January, 2012)

 * Iceberg Dragon and the hidden Frostfire Dragon.

Part 3 (20 January, 2012)
1.3= Update 1.3.0 (2 December, 2011)
 * The Limited-edition Panlong Dragon.
 * Reindeer can no longer be bred.
 * Frostfire Dragon is added to the Market for 100 Gems.
 * Twisted Bamboo, Paper Lantern and Pagoda.




 * Reindeer Dragon.
 * Leveling over 20 (to Level 25).
 * New Shrines, which include: Plant Shrine, Earth Shrine, Fire Shrine, Cold Shrine , Lightning Shrine, Water Shrine , and Air Shrine.
 * Epic Breeding Island.
 * Huge Treat Farm.
 * Islands have snow on them.
 * Obstacles have been redesigned.
 * These items are re-designed to have snow on them:Treat Farm, Large Treat Farm, Colosseum, Witch Hut, Air Boost, Nursery, Water Boost, Plant Boost, Earth Boost, Lightning Boost, Traditional Villa, Cozy Dogen, Thatched Roof Cottage, Ye Olde Buffet, Dragon Library, and DragINN.
 * New Visitors.
 * Sun Dragon and Moon Dragon now have ? breeding time instead of X and Y breeding time.



1.2= Update 1.2.0 (11 November, 2011)




 * Stone Paths have more detailed look.
 * Rainbow, Moon, and Sun dragons have their own section in the eggs and habitats sections of the Market, which is marked with a crown.
 * New dragon sound effects
 * Friends' names shown when you visit their park.

1.1= Update 1.1.1 (30 September, 2011)

In this update Backflip Studios gave us new dragons:
 * Blue Fire.
 * Fog.
 * Scorch.

New decorations:
 * Cactus, Giant Mushroom, Snowy Tree, Skytree, Ami'Lya Pond, Lightning Crystal, and Volcano.
 * Bug fixes

Update 1.1.2 (19 October, 2011)


 * The Sandstorm Dragon is now available.
 * The Limited edition Bone Dragon is available for a short time.
 * New Decorations:
 * Traditional Villa, Cozy Dogen, Thatched Roof Cottage, Witch Hut, Jack-O-Lantern and Fire Statue.

New rewards for the Colosseum (including Gems).

Additionally, instead of going home to visit another friend, you can visit somebody else from your friend's island.


 * Bug fixes

Update 1.1.2.1 (5 November, 2011)


 * Moon Dragon and Sun Dragon were added to the Market.
 * Moon Habitat and Sun Habitat were added to the Market.
 * Moon Flag and Sun Flag were added to the Market.

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Future Updates
To the DragonVale Wiki Users:
 * We do not know about what will be released in future updates.
 * We do not know when new dragons will be released.
 * We do not know when future updates will occur.
 * Information will only be posted once it has been released in the game.