Flappy Bird to Relaunch in 2025 with New Features and Platforms

After its brief but incredibly viral release a decade ago, Flappy Bird is making its return in 2025. Flappy Bird was released onto Android and iOS in 2013 and was an immediate viral hit. Its simple and addictive gameplay led to the title being downloaded by millions, to the point where it was so overwhelming for the game’s creator that the game was removed from app stores across Android and iOS not very long after its initial release. The game was such an iconic hit that it became an Easter egg within Android. Now, a little over 10 years later, Flappy Bird is coming back.

The Flappy Bird Foundation Takes Flight

Flappy Bird®, the iconic mobile gaming classic enjoyed by more than 100 million people, officially returns after flying the coop more than a decade ago. The Flappy Bird Foundation acquired the rights to the game and will be relaunching it on Android and iOS in 2025. This time, Flappy Bird will return to a variety of platforms, including web browsers and new dedicated apps planned in 2025 for iOS and Android, with other platforms to be announced.

New Features, Same Addictive Gameplay

The same gameplay will be available, but with new additions. There will be new characters, new levels, and three new game modes as well:

Think You Got Game?: A basketball mode.
Rivals: A battle royale.
EZ Mode: A game mode meant to help “build skills.”

These new features aim to enhance the user experience while maintaining the core elements that made Flappy Bird a global sensation.

A Curious Announcement

As a note, the Telegram announcement of the game was oddly shared by “Digital AssetNews,” a channel that has some strange crypto ties. This new release also seems to have no ties to the original creator, with The Verge pointing out that the rights for the game were purchased from “Gametech, LLC” which isn’t tied to the original creator, Dong Nguyen, at all. So… maybe take this re-release with a grain of salt.

How much does Flappy Bird sell for?

Flappy Bird was a mobile game created by Dong Nguyen and was initially available for free. However, after the game was removed from app stores, devices that had the game installed were listed on platforms like eBay for thousands of dollars. The exact selling price varied, but some listings went as high as $90,000. It's important to note that these were secondary market prices for devices with the game installed, not the game itself.

How to code Flappy Bird in C++?

To code Flappy Bird in C++, you need a basic understanding of game development and a game library like SFML or SDL. The key components include creating a game loop, handling user input (to flap the bird's wings), collision detection (between the bird and pipes), and rendering graphics. Start by setting up the game window, load your assets (textures, sounds), create the bird and the pipes, and implement the game logic (gravity, flapping, and collision). Numerous tutorials are available online to guide you through each step with actual code examples.