Flappy Bird returns 10 years after being taken down

A decade after it was taken down by its creator, Flappy Bird is making a comeback!

In February 2014, the mobile game that took the world by storm suddenly disappeared. Creator Dong Nguyen said that Flappy Bird had become an 'addictive product' and he found it best to yank it out of the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

"It's gone forever," he had said.

On Thursday, however, the game announced its return with a trailer.

"I AM BACK!" its official X account said. "Just a decade ago, I was the talk of the town and soaring to new heights with my 100 million friends. Sadly, I had to leave the fame and spotlight behind to go home and find out who I really am."

"Thanks to my super Flappy Bird® fans, I’m refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to soar again. The decade-long mission involved acquiring legal rights and even working with my predecessor to uncage me and re-hatch the official Flappy Bird® game!" the post added.

According to a statement, the Flappy Bird Foundation, "a new team of passionate fans," acquired the official trademark.

"Additionally, they acquired the rights for the original game and character from Piou Piou vs. Cactus, the mobile title that originally inspired the iconic bird."

Flappy Bird promises new game modes, characters, progression, and massive multiplayer challenges. —GMA Integrated News