Flappy Bird Returns with New Features on Epic Games Store

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Summary

  • Flappy Bird returns after 10 years on Epic Games Store with new features and modes.
  • The developer promises more releases within the “Flappy Bird ecosystem,” hinting at a possible iOS port.
  • The enhanced version features new Quest Mode, characters, and obstacles, appealing to nostalgia for the 2010s.

A fresh take on the original mobile hit game, “Flappy Bird”, is now available on the Epic Games Store. After a ten-year hiatus for this simple yet captivating series, a new creator has stepped forward and is making daring decisions with the “Flappy Bird” franchise.

Initially, the well-known game called “Flappy Bird” was developed in 2013 by a Vietnamese programmer named Dong Nguyen. In the year that followed, it gained immense popularity with more than 90 million downloads on iOS and Android devices. The game attracted substantial media attention, much of which had a negative slant, causing Nguyen to remove “Flappy Bird” from app stores in early 2014. Since then, he has lost the rights to the “Flappy Bird” name, and it has been taken over by an independent organization that has recently released an updated version of the game.

The Flappy Bird Foundation announced the return of the game on Twitter, with the updated version currently accessible via Android devices through the Epic Games Store. However, promotional materials from FBF hint at future launches within the “Flappy Bird” community, which could potentially include an iOS release, although specifics have yet to be clarified.

Flappy Bird Gets New Characters, Modes, and More

Despite some differences, the latest version of Flappy Bird introduces multiple substantial alterations compared to the original game. Besides the conventional Classic Mode, there’s an entirely fresh Quest Mode featuring a map similar to Mario Bros. The game additionally boasts numerous cosmetic customization options, such as various playable characters and obstacles. This variety in visual elements echoes the diverse imitation games that were prevalent when Flappy Bird was still accessible. The incorporation of these design choices, coupled with trailers showcasing old YouTube personalities, suggests that nostalgia for the 2010s is significantly influencing the Epic Games Store launch.

On various occasions, developers have made attempts to cash in on the fame of an initial game title, and this is not an exception. Interestingly, it’s also not a novelty for the Flappy Bird Foundation to engage in such attempts. In the last quarter of 2024, they introduced a new version of the game within the Telegram messaging platform. This adaptation incorporated contentious cryptocurrency features, which led Dong Nguyen to publicly disassociate himself from the project due to its controversial nature.

In a continuation of a popular trend among classic game series, particularly mobile ones, the revival of “Flappy Bird” indicates a pattern where these games reappear on app stores following extended absences. A case in point is the return of the original “Angry Birds” to iOS and Android devices in 2022. Given the Flappy Bird Foundation’s ambitious plans for its newly acquired franchise, we can expect further updates about “Flappy Bird” in the coming months.

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2025-05-04 20:03