The game that broke the internet is back
Flappy bird is set to return 10 years after being pulled from the App Store.
It was the mobile video game that broke the internet when it was first released in May 2013 to incredible fanfare.
The game become one of the most successful of all time for mobile gaming, despite its short time available to the public, as it was pulled less than a year after its release in early 2014.
The game was developed by Vietnam-based developer Dong Nguyen, who captivated the world with the simple, but infuriating game that was reportedly making thousands of pounds a day.
However fans were left shocked and saddened when the game was pulled from the App Store and Google Play Store, by Nguyen who came to dislike to the game.
He said: “I can call Flappy Bird a success of mine. But it also ruins my simple life. So now I hate it.”
However, over ten years later, Flappy Bird is back with a more developed version of the game which will be coming to web browsers, iOS and Android, although Nguyen is not involved.
The revived game will be released by ‘The Flappy Bird Foundation’ which has been described as “a new team of passionate fans committed to sharing the game with the world.”
Michael Roberts, the “chief creative” behind Flappy Bird’s return, said: “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!”
The game will be released on web browsers from the end of October, while the iOS and Android version are slated for 2025.
