Flappy Bird, one of the most viral games ever that became massively popular before being delisted by its creator, has returned. There are some key things to know, however, that could give you pause about jumping back in.
This new version of Flappy Bird comes from The Flappy Bird Foundation Group and was not produced in partnership with series designer Dong Nguyen. The game's announcement in 2024 was mired in controversy surrounding cryptocurrency concerns. In the announcement of the new game's launch, the developer said there are "no Web3 elements," despite the company's background in that area.
Flappy Bird can now be downloaded on Android devices from the Epic Games Store. There is no word yet on if it's also coming to iOS, or if the planned PC edition is still coming, but the developer said more news is on the way.
The new Flappy Bird has two modes: Classic and Quest. In Classic, players do what they did 10 years ago, which is tap the screen to make the bird jump to avoid pipes for as long as possible. Quest mode, meanwhile, features levels with set goals, with new content added "regularly."
Flappy Bird makes money through in-app purchases that remove ads. Players can also buy special helmets that allow players to revive themselves.
Nguyen originally removed the game in 2014 because he thought it became "an addictive product," which ran counter to his belief that it should be played in short bursts.
"I think it has become a problem. To solve that problem, it's best to take down Flappy Bird. It's gone forever," he said at the time.
Nguyen is not involved with the new Flappy Bird and apparently made no money of its return. That's because, Ars Technica reports, a company called Gametech Holdings filed a "notice of opposition" against Nguyen in late 2013. After Nguyen did not respond to the notice, the US Patent & Trademark Office canceled his trademark, which gave Gametech the opportunity to acquire it.
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This new version of Flappy Bird comes from The Flappy Bird Foundation Group and was not produced in partnership with series designer Dong Nguyen. The game's announcement in 2024 was mired in controversy surrounding cryptocurrency concerns. In the announcement of the new game's launch, the developer said there are "no Web3 elements," despite the company's background in that area.
Flappy Bird can now be downloaded on Android devices from the Epic Games Store. There is no word yet on if it's also coming to iOS, or if the planned PC edition is still coming, but the developer said more news is on the way.
The new Flappy Bird has two modes: Classic and Quest. In Classic, players do what they did 10 years ago, which is tap the screen to make the bird jump to avoid pipes for as long as possible. Quest mode, meanwhile, features levels with set goals, with new content added "regularly."
Flappy Bird makes money through in-app purchases that remove ads. Players can also buy special helmets that allow players to revive themselves.
Nguyen originally removed the game in 2014 because he thought it became "an addictive product," which ran counter to his belief that it should be played in short bursts.
"I think it has become a problem. To solve that problem, it's best to take down Flappy Bird. It's gone forever," he said at the time.
Nguyen is not involved with the new Flappy Bird and apparently made no money of its return. That's because, Ars Technica reports, a company called Gametech Holdings filed a "notice of opposition" against Nguyen in late 2013. After Nguyen did not respond to the notice, the US Patent & Trademark Office canceled his trademark, which gave Gametech the opportunity to acquire it.
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