
Rovio encourages its customers to continue playing these “live” versions of the game.Īs to why Rovio isn’t simply renaming the Android version in line with its iOS plans, we couldn’t say. Many an average casual player looking to play Angry Birds will simply (and understandably) download the game called Angry Birds, bypassing the more monetisable sequels. That runs counter to the free-to-download, IAP-filled structure of the later additions to the series. Why this is the case isn’t clarified, but we have to assume that it has something to do with the game’s old school up-front payment.Īngry Birds can be yours for just £0.89 on Android and £0.99 on iOS. The reason behind this radical overhaul is that the original Angry Birds is apparently adversely impacting Rovio’s “wider games portfolio”. The game will remain playable on all devices that have downloaded it previously. You iPhone and iPad owners are the lucky ones, because you’ll still be able to purchase the original game – albeit under the new name of Red’s First Flight, and under the proviso that it’s “pending review”. a4n4bU5gQJ- Rovio February 21, 2023Įssentially, the original game will be unlisted from the Google Play Store from Thursday, February 23 (that’s tomorrow), meaning that Android gamers will no longer be able to purchase it.

Please read below for an important announcement regarding the availability of Rovio Classics: Angry Birds.
