When did the original Angry Birds come out?

The original Angry Birds game was initially released on December 11, 2009, for iOS, marking the beginning of a highly successful franchise that would go on to become a global phenomenon. The game’s release coincided with the 2009 swine flu epidemic, which inspired the staff to use pigs as the enemies of the Angry Birds.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Original Game

1. What happened to Angry Birds 1? The original Angry Birds game was removed from the store due to its business impact on the publisher’s other games, and on iOS, it was renamed to Red’s First Flight.
2. What year is Angry Birds Classic? Angry Birds, later renamed to Red’s First Flight and formerly known as Angry Birds Classic, is a 2009 casual puzzle video game.
3. Why was Angry Birds renamed? Rovio renamed Angry Birds Classic on iOS to Red’s First Flight due to the impact that the Classics name and title was having on its wider games portfolio.

Characters and Game Details

4. What is the yellow Angry Birds name? Chuck is the deuteragonist of The Angry Birds Movie, a yellow bird, and best friends with Bomb and Red.
5. What is the black Angry Birds name? Bomb, also known as the Black Bird, is another member of Red’s flock, resembling a Myna Bird or Greater Antillean Bullfinch.
6. Why is Terence so fast? Terence can be everywhere at once by teleporting whenever no one is looking at him, allowing him to outrun Chuck within seconds.

Game Ownership and Age

7. Who owns Angry Birds now? Angry Birds is a Finnish action, puzzle, and strategy-based media franchise created by Rovio Entertainment and owned by Sega.
8. How old is Red from Angry Birds? 13-year-old Red is a classic teenage rebel with many causes – mostly righting the injustices he sees around him.

Game Updates and Removals

9. Why did I get banned on Angry Birds 2? Players are only banned if a violation of the terms of service is detected, and player reports help highlight accounts that may be violating the rules.
10. Will there be Angry Birds 3? Angry Birds 3 is set to be released on November 12th, 2024, in honor of the franchise’s 15th Anniversary.
11. Can I still play the original Angry Birds? The original Angry Birds game was unlisted from the Google Play Store on February 23, 2023, marking the end of an era for one of the most popular video games in the world.

Characters’ Personalities and Traits

12. Why does Terence not speak? Terence has not spoken a word since his childhood, when he witnessed the cruelty of the pigs, and is deeply haunted by his past.
13. Who is the biggest bird in Angry Birds? Terence is the largest of all the birds and uses his brawn when needed, communicating only in deep, guttural growls and groans.
14. Who is the fastest bird in Angry Birds? Chuck is the fastest bird on Bird Island, thinking fast, talking fast, and moving even faster.

Other Games and Characters

15. Is there a white angry bird? Matilda, also called the White Bird, is the head of the Anger Management Class for other bird characters in the franchise, based on a chicken with maternal instinct, kindness, and promoting peace.