Flappy Bird Is Finally Coming Back in October 2024

Flappy Bird Is Coming Back in October 2024 — Flappy Bird Foundation

You heard us right. After being offline for 10 years, the ironic mobile game Flappy Bird is coming back! We can’t believe our eyes, and we surely can’t wait to give you all the details surrounding this major surprise. There are some questions surrounding the release of the upgraded mobile game phenomenon, and we'll try to answer most of them for you.

Not everything is kept under wraps though, as new content was teased to be on the way. Read on to find out what extra features Flappy Bird will come back with.

Flappy Bird Comes Back After 10 Years

Flappy Bird is rising from the dead just in time for Halloween, and there’s some mystery surrounding its resurrection. The reason for Flappy Bird being pulled off the market in the first place was the developer Dong Nguyen himself.

In 2014, Nguyen shocked the gaming community by pulling the trigger on the beloved game and stating a very valid reason for the seemingly random decision, considering the game’s revenue.

I can call Flappy Bird a success of mine. But it also ruins my simple life. So now I hate it.

-Dong Nguyen

We hear you, Dong. The developer seems to not be involved with the comeback of Flappy Bird, as there is no mention of him in the foundation’s notes to the press. He also hasn’t tweeted in years. So who’s in charge now? The ambitious new developer team is called Flappy Bird Foundation.

Flappy Bird Foundation gained the trademark from Gametech Holdings LLC, who in turn seems to have taken it off Dong Nguyen’s hands. Not just that—the U.S.-based company also acquired the rights to the mobile game that originally inspired Flappy Bird’s character, Piou Piou vs. Cactus. Some big business moves here, Flappy Bird Foundation.

Flappy Bird: News and Features

A birdie told us there are big plans for the mobile game! Flappy Bird is expanding with new game modes and progressions, characters to play as, and a total overhaul of the multiplayer challenges. The game is getting a serious glam-up, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see what’s in store for us.

Michael Roberts, the “chief creative” behind Flappy Bird’s return, spoke a bit about their plans.

We are beyond excited to be bringing back Flappy Bird and delivering a fresh experience that will keep players engaged for years to come. We have big plans for our little Bird!

-Michael Roberts

Kek, the developer of Piou Piou, is also involved in the comeback. He's excited to recognize the influence Piou Piou has on the mobile gaming industry and proudly notes the re-release of Flappy Bird as a personal milestone.

It’s incredible to work alongside such a dedicated team of fans and creators who are truly passionate about changing the industry narrative and together bringing the original Flappy Bird back to life.

-Kek

Flappy Bird Is Finally Coming Back in October 2024 — Flappy Bird Foundation

The new Flappy Bird is set to return somewhere in October across multiple platforms, including PC. The Android and iOS versions are planned to be released in 2025. We're still waiting for an official date to be confirmed, so we're keeping close track of the development progress. While you wait, you can play it for free here. Who would’ve thought we’d get Flappy Bird back before GTA VI?

We’re stoked to hear about this nostalgic comeback, and we’ll be staying tuned for more news from the Flappy Bird Foundation. In the meantime, check some of our other articles below: