'Flappy Bird' Makes A Comeback After 10 Years – Here's What You Need To Know
There's a twist to the comeback story.
By Sukhbir Cheema — 13 Sep 2024, 03:34 PM
Flappy Bird, the viral smartphone game that once captivated millions, is coming back after more than a decade
A group calling themselves the Flappy Bird Foundation has announced a revival of the game after purchasing its rights last year.
The game is set to release in October this year on websites with an iOS and Android release slated for 2025.
However, fans of the original may notice a key difference: the game's creator, Dong Nguyen, is not involved in this new version.
The revived Flappy Bird will feature several updates that go beyond its iconic tap-to-flap mechanics
While the familiar yellow bird and pipe-dodging gameplay remain, the game now boasts additional characters and levels.
There's also a world map suggesting a storyline mode and new gameplay elements like guiding the bird through basketball hoops.
One of the biggest changes is the introduction of Flappy Bird Rivals, an online mode where players can compete against 99 others in real time.
However, the updates come with the potential downside of microtransactions — something the original free app never had
Flappy Bird first launched in 2013 and quickly became a worldwide sensation in early 2014.
Created by Vietnam-based developer Dong Nguyen, the game's straightforward yet frustratingly difficult mechanics hooked millions of players. At one point, it was reportedly generating tens of thousands of dollars in ad revenue daily.
However, the attention proved too much for Nguyen, who found the fame overwhelming. By February 2014, he shocked fans by removing Flappy Bird from app stores, citing concerns over its addictive nature.
Despite numerous clones and imitators, none were able to capture the same level of success, leaving Flappy Bird a legendary one-hit-wonder.
Now, with a new team at the helm, the question remains: can this reboot recapture the magic of the original? We will have to wait and see when it launches in October this year.
