Ella McWoof here! With your help, I’ve sniffed out some important information about the X-citing new project, Webkinz X!
Now, in my EXCLUSIVE SCOOP, here’s more information straight from the TOP SECRET documents!
Players using our mobile app had an early preview of the new room and a few of its updated features. But now everyone will be able to play and design in the new version of the room when they log into Webkinz.com on July 8th!
Here’s what the new room will look like:
One of the best features of the new My House room is that it will now expand to fit in any size screen. We’ve also updated the look and layout of all the buttons and tools, some of which we’ve already previewed, like the new meters including the Pet Care Heart, the new Dock and the new Things To Do menu.
The buttons and options along the top of the room have also been updated and improved.
Top Left:
- NEW Hide/Show challenge icons
- House map
- Zoom (with NEW feature for scrolling in and out)
- NEW Edit ON/OFF button design
Top Center:
- KinzCash and eStore Points Display
- NEW Pet Care Hearts filled (for KinzCash and Family Score bonuses)
- NEW Family Score Display
- NEW Show Family Score Prizes button
Top Right:
- KinzTime display
- Friends List cell phone
- KinzPost mailbox
- Message Center
- NEW Options menu
Editing items will also work the same as they do on the mobile app, with new edit controls and the ability to switch into edit mode by clicking and holding on an item. While you’re in edit mode, the doors at the bottom of the room will disappear to make it easier to move and add items.
While being able to change and remove doors from a room isn’t quite ready yet, the new room was designed with this long-awaited feature in mind and will be added in a future update soon.
The new room will also do a better job at handling stuck items or decorations misplaced by the doors added between rooms. If an item becomes stuck or misplaced, when you reload the room, it should automatically be removed and sent to your Dock.
Stay tuned to my column on Saturday, July 4th and I’ll reveal MORE about the X-citing secret project, Webkinz X!
So, fellow detectives, what do YOU think about Webkinz X so far? Let me know in the comments below!
Want to know MORE? Check out our Webkinz X Newz Article Archive here.
REMOVE DOORS
So far I cover doors with a fire place ;)
Yep. Or a wardrobe or big window like in the Beach House theme. I’m so Xcited to learn we will soon be able to remove them!
With a fireplace IF you leave a space behind it you can add a TOMB STONE and it makes the fireplace SPOOKY in Halloween or Castle rooms ;)
Cool idea, tinygma! Now I’m thinking already of Halloween! ;o)
Yes!RENOVE DOORS ROOM/the doors destroyed all the design
These changes sound positive but the dock and buttons seem smaller. Is that just because the screen is bigger? I can’t wait until I can move doors; that would be helpful in several rooms. Also, I am interested in the zoom feature. I have always thought it was cool, but an upgrade could make it better. When zoomed in, it is almost like being in the room. The detail on the items really shows up. Looking forward to these upgrades.
That is a great suggestion, 2echo7.
New door placements, stuck items issues fixed, this is so great! I love this!
Love all the new features. How soon will we be able to move/remove rooms?
Can’t wait! Love the new changes. Everything is very organized and nice. Great job Ganz!!!!!!! ~Spokanegirl7
My children use a computer with Windows XP for Webkinz. Sometime ago we stopped being able to login using IE, but we can use it for everything else. I know I am not alone with this issue. We now can only use Google Chrome 43. to login. Could you Please make sure that those who play on older XP computers can login. Thanking You, Guru Anna.
YOU can log in on CHROME then login on Firefox IN A DIFFERENT account these both work . EXCEPT for the HAMSTERS for that you need to log UNITY to Chrome only .
Wait, so I will finally be able to get my stuck items back, we’ll eventually be able to move the doors, AND we’ll be able to hide the challenges? Okay, I officially forgive you for taking away the dock customization because all this stuff is so much better! I am so excited! Sure, it will take me a while to figure out all those new icons on the screen, but this will be so awesome! Hey, on an unrelated note, had anyone managed to find the Grow Your Family Virtual Pet Pack in the estore yet? I went over there to check it out, but I could only find the plush pack. Maybe I’m searching the wrong terms? Can anyone help?
I can’t wait to be able to remove doors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t feel very happy about Webkinz X… I don’t want Webkinz to change like this… and I might be confused about which button is which because of the new look. :( But yes, I think the door removal sounds cool!