In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing New Club Penguin on your Chromebook. New Club Penguin is a fan-made recreation of the popular Disney game, allowing players to continue enjoying the beloved penguin-themed virtual world. This tutorial is designed to complement our video guide, providing detailed written instructions for each step.

System Requirements

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps (Crostini). Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's specifications, you can check our list of all Chromebooks with Linux Apps support.

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install New Club Penguin on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

• Go to System Settings
• Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
• Under the Developer section, choose "Set up Linux"
• Turn on Linux

2. Open Terminal

Once Linux apps are enabled, open a terminal session from your app menu.

3. Run Installation Commands

Copy and paste each of the following commands into your terminal, pressing Enter after each one:

1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install flatpak
3) sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4) wget https://github.com/New-Club-Penguin/NewCP-App-Build/releases/download/v1.6.1/io.atom.electron.NewCP_stable_x86_64.flatpak
5) sudo flatpak install io.atom.electron.NewCP_stable_x86_64.flatpak
6) sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap
7) rm io.atom.electron.NewCP_stable_x86_64.flatpak

Here's a brief explanation of what each command does:

• Command 1 updates your Linux apps repositories
• Command 2 installs Flatpak, a utility for software deployment and package management
• Command 3 adds the official Flathub repository to your Chromebook
• Command 4 downloads the New Club Penguin installer
• Command 5 installs the game
• Command 6 sets the necessary permissions for the game to run
• Command 7 removes the installer file to save space

Launching the Game

After completing all the steps above, New Club Penguin should be installed on your Chromebook. You can now launch it from your app menu and start playing!

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few tips:

• Make sure your Chromebook is up to date
• Ensure you have a stable internet connection throughout the process
• If a command fails, try running it again
• If you're still having trouble, try restarting your Chromebook and going through the process again

Additional Resources

For more information about New Club Penguin, you can visit their official website. If you need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment on our YouTube video, and we'll be happy to help!

For those interested in learning more about Chromebooks and their capabilities, check out our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.

Thank you for following along with this tutorial. We hope you enjoy your New Club Penguin experience on your Chromebook!