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.
well windows nor mac versions will work on a chromebook, so that helps quite a few people not the least little bit
But what about the mobile app??? Does this mean your going to leave the mobile app as it is and not put all of webkinz word onto it??? Because i can only play on my iPhone and i would hate to not be able to have access to all of webkinz word simply because you refuse to update the webkinz mobile app and put all of webkinz onto it!!! :(
I think they will be adding more to the Mobile app, but I’m not sure how much.. I hope they can add the Curio Shop, Kinzville Academy, Clubhouse.. everywhere eventually!
Well this is good news! My daughters and I planned on leaving Webkinz if it went mobile only. Thanks so much for your hard work and more importantly your dedication to us. Much appreciated.
Woohoo! :::doing the Snoopy Happy Dance:::::: ヽ(*ﾟｰﾟ*)ﾉ
Waves hello!
Will this version be able to be used on a regular laptop for those who don’t play on a phone or tablet?
That’s the whole idea, BlueRain ;)
I’d love to be a part of the beta testing – does anyone know if there is any way to put your name on a list to volunteer?
Me too. I’d really love to be a beta tester.
I would love to be a beta tester, too
I still have things missing and not working since the last chance and I have emailed and called ganz with little to no solution. There are things I paid for that are missing, floors walls, deluxe items.
OMG!!! I sincerely hope this is also how you can bring back mazin hamsters. they are missed
Yay! Great news! Thanks Ganz!
This is fantastic news and am excited for it. Thank You for all your hard work. I do have a few concerns. I am really hoping that all the things work because after the last change there are still things that are not working at all or properly.