Flappy Bird is making a comeback in an expanded form for web browsers, iOS, and Android. This revival is spearheaded by the newly formed Flappy Bird Foundation, which acquired the trademark and licensing rights from Gametech Holdings LLC. The game will first launch as a browser version in the fall of 2024, with mobile apps for iOS and Android planned for release in 2025.
I AM BACK!!
— Flappy Bird (@flappy_bird) September 12, 2024
Just a decade ago, I was the talk of the town and soaring to new heights with my 100 million friends. Sadly, I had to leave the fame and spotlight behind to go home and find out who I really am.
Thanks to my super Flappy Bird® fans, I’m refreshed, reinvigorated,… pic.twitter.com/b4UaFZQA2r
The new version of Flappy Bird will retain the core mechanics of the original game while introducing several new features. These include new game modes, characters, customization options, and multiplayer challenges. The game aims to offer a fresh experience that maintains the addictive simplicity of the original while expanding its appeal with additional content.
Michael Roberts, the creative head behind the project, expressed excitement about bringing back Flappy Bird and engaging players with these new features. The return of Flappy Bird is set to capture the nostalgia of the original while appealing to a new generation of players.