What is Scratch 2.0?

Scratch 2.0 is a new implementation of Scratch that will allow Scratchers to create, edit, and view Scratch projects right in their web browser. Scratchers will no longer need to install an application to use Scratch, and they won't need to download Scratch projects to view their scripts.

When will Scratch 2.0 be available?

We expect to release Scratch 2.0 sometime in 2012. Rewriting all of Scratch is a big job, so its hard to predict exactly when it will be done. 

What are the system requirements for Scratch 2.0?

Scratch 2.0 will work in any web browser that supports Adobe Flash Player 10 or later. Most web browsers support Flash, and nearly all of them already have the Flash Player 10 installed. Those who do not have Flash Player 10 already can download it from Adobe for free.

Will Scratch 2.0 still be free?

Yes. Both Scratch 2.0 and the Adobe Flash Player are free.

What if I do not have good internet access?

An offline version of Scratch 2.0 will be available that will allow you to create, edit, and save projects locally when you don't have internet access.

Besides running in web browsers, will Scratch 2.0 have other new features?

Yes, we will be adding other new features, but we haven't decided which ones yet. Here are some features that we are considering: procedures ("build your own block"), vector graphics, ability to access and store data online, better ways to create scenes in stories and levels in games, cloning, new ways to format and layout text. If you have suggestions for new features, see Scratch Suggestions. The initial version of Scratch 2.0 may have only a few new features, and we will continue to add other features over time.

Will projects created with older versions of Scratch run in Scratch 2.0?

Yes. Scratch 2.0 will open older Scratch projects and will support all the features of Scratch 1.4. One exception is that Scratch 2.0 won't support as many musical instrument and drum sounds as Scratch 1.4. That is because Flash does not currently support a MIDI synthesizer so we've had to write our own.

How can I participate in the development of Scratch 2.0?

As we develop Scratch 2.0, we will make experimental versions available and we would love to get your feedback, even in the early stages. (When we announce an experimental version, we will say how to give us feedback on that version.)

Will Scratch 2.0 work on my iPhone/iPad?

Unfortunately, no. The Apple iPhone family (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) does not currently support the Flash Player.

What will happen to modified versions of Scratch?

We expect that Scratch "mods" based on the Scratch 1.4 Squeak source code (e.g. BYOB, Panther, Slash, and others) will continue to thrive and inspire the Scratch community.

Why is Scratch 2.0 based on Flash?

Flash allows us to make Scratch available to as many people as possible without requiring them to install anything. Although we seriously considered several other technologies, Flash has the best combination of features, performance, and browser penetration right now.