Changes to KinzChat PLUS Coming

 

In our ongoing effort to make Webkinz easier to use, we’ve decided to streamline how KinzChat PLUS is used in Webkinz World.

 
Starting next Wednesday, March 12, KinzChat PLUS will no longer be available in Kinzville Park, Adventure Park or Coral Cove on Vacation Island. Our numbers showed that KinzChat PLUS was being used very little in these locations. By removing KinzChat PLUS, we can now skip the chat selection and room selection screens, so you’ll be able to get into the parks faster than ever!

 
The one place where KinzChat PLUS is being used all the time is in the Clubhouse Trading Room. We know that our traders love the freedom that KinzChat PLUS provides when making complex trades or looking for specific items. So on March 12, the Clubhouse KinzChat PLUS section will be switched over to the KinzChat PLUS Trading Area. That’s right, you’ll be automatically taken to the KinzChat PLUS room – no middle steps needed!
These changes make Webkinz easier to play, particularly for new players, and will allow our Chat Room monitors to focus their efforts on the rooms with the most activity.
Watch for these changes to go live next week!

 
**UPDATE: March 6, 4:15PM (EST)**

 
Thank you all for your comments regarding this issue.

 

We’d like to address the question of whether the Trading Room will become too crowded once the Park no longer has KinzChat Plus: please note that if our numbers show that the Trading Room is TOO crowded, we will be adding more rooms (as many as necessary) to ensure there’s enough space for everyone to enjoy the Trading Room.

 

Also, we want you to know that we’ve heard your comments and opinions on this planned change and will be considering your input as we move forward. We’ve also decided to close comments on this article, as we’re now aware of the major concerns from Webkinz World players.
Thank you for playing.

175 Responses to Changes to KinzChat PLUS Coming

  1. Grace231kinzhey says:

    sweet!:D :)

  2. j10a11 says:

    Oh no! I really enjoyed being able to chat freely in the Kinzville Park. It was a great place where a LOT of people could get together, chat, and play games. Will you be creating more Trading Rooms at least so that those who just want to chat won’t clog up the room for those who want to trade?

  3. cmonton says:

    I am very upset and sad about this change. I love talking to my friends in the park. Please re-think this.

  4. GreenSecret says:

    I am glad that I am not the only one who had words that I considered quite innocent get me the warning message. I’m not sure that I ever saw the ‘red word warning’ but it seems like that would be an awesome thing to return to.

  5. cheyabella says:

    ok pleople who are complaning i have no chat plus and i sill have fun so what is your limited just have a party at your house and chat there with chat plus why dose it have to be the club house and it makes your chat more privet

  6. hershey111 says:

    Thats an OK idea i guess. I wish there was another kinz chat plus room tho, just to hang out with friends instead of trade. I guess i can always chat with my buds in the trading room :)

  7. wackyer says:

    Really Ganz!! Could you at least provide a chat plus room for those that want to greet friends and chat? One or two parks maybe? The clubhouse? Isn’t that what the clubhouse is for? Thanx

  8. thuomas says:

    GANZ!!!!!! are you ever reading our comments?!!?! none of them like this update! just do a cancell! everybody is spreading the word and fighting it please stop :( :( :( :( :( :(

  9. bffsteff says:

    After kinzchat add PLUS.