As most of you know, browser support for the Flash plug-in will be ending in 2020. When this happens, you will no longer be able to start up Chrome or Firefox and play Webkinz. At the end of 2017 we made a small announcement that we were developing a desktop version of our mobile application to deal with the end of browser support. That application was completed, but we weren’t very happy with it. Screens designed for small phones don’t look great when blown up on a large monitor, and more importantly, what was going to happen to great sections like the Curio Shop, Wish Factory and the Clubhouse that aren’t in our mobile version? We knew we could do better. So we dug deep, got creative, and we can now show you this…
This is the new Webkinz Desktop. This version includes everything that Webkinz has to offer – all the games, items, and features – because it IS Webkinz. Webkinz Desktop still uses Flash – do not delete the plug-in! – but doesn’t require a browser to play the game.
And Webkinz has never looked better! You’ll be able to play Webkinz full screen to see your pet’s rooms even closer. Complete challenges, enjoy all of our events, join friends in the park – it’s all there!
Webkinz Desktop is nearing completion. To ensure that we haven’t missed anything, we will be running a small private beta test in about three weeks. Once that is complete, we will release the application to everyone! Webkinz Desktop is currently for Windows only, but we do plan to make a Mac version available soon after.
We are very excited for the release of Webkinz Desktop, as it will allow us to continue to provide a great Webkinz experience for years to come.
Does your APP work with Windows 7 ?
they have repeatedly mentioned compatibility with it in these comments
This is great news!!! Where we live the desktop is the only way you can get Webkinz to work all the time !! So- thank you for all your hard work. Can’t wait!!
Cool
I just need instructions on how to get to it!
So does this mean your just going to abandon the webkinz mobile app and not put all of webkinz world on it? :( Because I DO NOT want to have to download it onto my computer as i have had bad experiences with downloading applications onto my previous computer and it ended up harming my pervious computer and because of that i had to get a new computer with windows 10 on it. :(
Also once the browser version of webkinz is gone this means im stuck with the mobile app because i like i said i will not download webkinz to my computer. :(
Unfortunately yes…once it’s done on browsers and you don’t download the desktop app…you are left with mobile onl
Do you mean you got some sort of virus or malicious software from downloading something on your computer before? If so, I wouldn’t worry about Webkinz harming your computer. I’m sure they’ll make it super secure and won’t have anything bad downloaded on your computer when you get it!
much applause and high fives all around!…way to go ganz!! thank you
I agree. Way to get ahead of the curve and to the fine job that we have come to expect from you. I know that this was A LOT of work. Hours of coding and rendering. So many details to work out on all of the older items and having the right platform for newer items. Well met!
I completely agree! I’m very excited to see the outcome.
Yes! They deserve huge praise for moving WW forward without flash….
They are moving forward WITH flash. “This version includes everything that Webkinz has to offer – all the games, items, and features – because it IS Webkinz. Webkinz Desktop still uses Flash – do not delete the plug-in! – but doesn’t require a browser to play the game.”
I would so love to beta test too!
also I just adopted my signature bengal cat, and noticed there’s a glitch with the sprite where the ears become dislocated in the pet actions! I don’t know if it’s only a problem with the bengal cat or if you’re working to fix it but it’s a little annoying…
multiple pets have this issue. seems the anims were designed with basic pets in mind only
Ah, I was waiting for this since animal jam did a similar thing last year! I’m glad to see webkinz has many years ahead of it :D
If you need users to beta test, I would be glad to help.
Me Too!
(waves hand wildly in air) I can help with the older crowd demographic!!!
Absolutely! That would be so cool!