In this guide, we'll walk through the process of installing New Club Penguin on Kubuntu 24.04. For those unfamiliar, New Club Penguin is a community-driven revival of the beloved multiplayer online game that brings back the nostalgic experience of the original Club Penguin, which was discontinued by Disney in 2017.

The installation process is straightforward and involves downloading the official Linux installer package and installing it using Debian package management tools. The entire process should take just a few minutes, and you'll be waddling around with your penguin in no time.

What You'll Need

Before we begin, make sure you have:

• A system running Kubuntu 24.04 (though these instructions should work on most Ubuntu-based distributions)
• An active internet connection to download the installer
• Administrator (sudo) access to install software

Video Tutorial

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Installer

First, we'll use wget to download the New Club Penguin installer directly from the official GitHub releases page. This command downloads version 1.6.1 of the application as a .deb package file, which is the standard package format for Debian-based Linux distributions like Kubuntu.

wget https://github.com/New-Club-Penguin/NewCP-App-Build/releases/download/v1.6.1/newcp_1.6.1_amd64.deb

Step 2: Install the Package

Once the download is complete, we'll use dpkg (Debian Package Manager) to install the downloaded .deb file. The -i flag tells dpkg to install the package. You'll need to provide your password when prompted since this command requires administrator privileges.

sudo dpkg -i newcp_1.6.1_amd64.deb

Step 3: Resolve Dependencies

If the installation encounters any missing dependencies (which is common when installing .deb files directly), this final command will automatically download and install them. The -f flag stands for "fix-broken" and instructs apt to resolve any dependency issues that may have occurred during the dpkg installation.

sudo apt -f install

Understanding the Installation Process

You might wonder why we need three commands instead of just one. Here's the breakdown:

• wget is used because it's a reliable command-line tool for downloading files from the web, and it comes pre-installed on most Linux systems.
• dpkg is the low-level package installer for Debian-based systems. It installs the package directly but doesn't automatically resolve dependencies.
• apt -f install is the cleanup step that ensures all required dependencies are properly installed, which dpkg may have skipped.

Launching New Club Penguin

After installation is complete, you can launch New Club Penguin from your application menu. Look for "NewCP" or "New Club Penguin" in your application launcher, or you can typically launch it from the command line by typing newcp in a terminal.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any problems during installation, here are some solutions:

• Download fails: Make sure you have a stable internet connection and that GitHub is accessible from your network.
• Permission denied: Ensure you're using sudo for the installation commands and entering your password correctly.
• Dependency errors persist: Try running sudo apt update first, then repeat the installation process.
• Application won't launch: Check if you have the necessary graphics drivers installed, as the game requires OpenGL support.

Additional Resources

For more information about New Club Penguin, including community guidelines, updates, and support, visit the official website:

https://newcp.net/

The New Club Penguin community is active and welcoming, with regular events and updates that keep the game fresh and engaging. Whether you're a returning player looking to relive childhood memories or a newcomer curious about what made Club Penguin special, you're in for a treat.

Curious about Chromebooks? Have a look at our Chromebook Comparison Chart!