Dress to Impress is starting the new year in style because we are going to get a whole new set of outfits inspired by one of the most iconic figures in Asian New Year celebrations, the Lion Dancer. If you are looking forward to the Dress to Impress Lunar New Year update, here is all the information about it.
Dress to Impress Lunar New Year Update Release Date and Time
The DTI Lunar New Year update drops on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, at 8:00 AM PT. The update celebrates multiple Asian cultures and their Lunar or Lunisolar New Year traditions, so it’s a pretty big deal for the DTI community. Here’s the release time broken down by timezone so you know exactly when to log in:
| Timezone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| PT (Pacific Time) | Saturday, Feb 21 – 8:00 AM |
| ET (Eastern Time) | Saturday, Feb 21 – 11:00 AM |
| CET (Central Europe) | Saturday, Feb 21 – 5:00 PM |
| IST (India) | Saturday, Feb 21 – 9:30 PM |
| JST (Japan) | Sunday, Feb 22 – 1:00 AM |
| AEST (Australia) | Sunday, Feb 22 – 3:00 AM |
Make sure to save the date! Players in Japan and Australia time zones will want to note that the update lands just after midnight, crossing into February 22.
Countdown to DTI Lunar New Year Update
The wait is almost over. Once the update goes live, the new items and outfits will be available in-game right away. Here is the countdown timer until the update drops:
Keep an eye on the official Dress to Impress Discord for any last-minute announcements or changes to the schedule before release. Don’t forget to log in earlier because the developer might create an admin abuse event.
What to Expect
This mini-update is actually packed with cultural celebration and fresh content. The team behind DTI has put a lot of thought into this one, drawing inspiration from real traditions and history. Here’s everything confirmed so far:
- Lion Dancer-inspired outfits — The main focus of this update. The Lion Dancer design pulls from Chinese mythology, specifically the story of a lion-like figure that protected a village from a beast called Nian during the Han Dynasty.
- Celebrations from multiple cultures — The update honors Spring Festival (China), Tết (Vietnam), Seollal (South Korea), and the broader Asian diaspora and their unique traditions.
- More outfits — Beyond the Lion Dancer set, the developers have confirmed that additional outfits will be part of this update. More details on those are expected closer to or at launch.
- Black DTI creator spotlight — The team also mentioned they’ll soon be highlighting Black DTI creators to represent Black History Month.
The Lion Dancer theme is a great pick for a Lunar New Year update. It’s visually striking, deeply meaningful, and honestly one of the coolest cultural icons you could turn into a Dress to Impress outfit set. Log in when the update goes live and see everything the update has to offer!
