Flappy Bird Makes a Comeback: New Game Modes, Multiplayer, and More!
- Yashna Talwar
- September 13, 2024 (UPDATED: September 13, 2024 18:05 IST)
Learn about the return of Flappy Bird by the Flappy Bird Foundation, coming to desktops and browsers in Q3 2024, with mobile releases in 2025.
The Phenomenon of Flappy Bird
Remember Flappy Bird? Launched in 2013, it was a quirky, maddeningly addictive game that had players flapping a little bird through a gauntlet of pipes. Its simplicity was its charm, but its difficulty made it frustratingly fun. Then, just as suddenly as it appeared, Flappy Bird vanished when its creator, Dong Nguyen, decided to pull it from app stores.
A New Flap in the Air
Fast forward a decade, and guess what? Flappy Bird is making a comeback! Enter the Flappy Bird Foundation, a passionate group of fans who’ve snagged the rights from Nguyen and are set to revive this classic. The new version will land on desktop and web browsers in Q3 2024, with iOS and Android releases slated for 2025. There’s even a brand-new YouTube channel to check out the trailer!
What’s New in the Flap-tastic Update?
The revamped Flappy Bird brings more to the table than just its classic gameplay. Get ready for:
- Fresh Game Modes: Beyond the original flapping challenge.
- Progression Systems: New ways to advance and level up.
- Multiplayer Madness: Flap with friends or challenge others.
- New Characters: A whole flock of new birds to play.
A Curious Comeback
It's fascinating to see Flappy Bird return after so many imitators have tried and failed to capture its magic. The original game was a brief but intense burst of mobile gaming brilliance, and this new version promises to reignite that old spark with some modern twists.
Get ready to flap your way back into the frenzy, as the iconic yellow bird gets a fresh lease on life!