Angry Birds to make a bigger return to China thanks to initial success of Angry Birds 2 remake

• Rovio expands its collaboration with Kingsoft Shiyou to introduce Angry Birds to Chinese audiences
• A refreshed 3D edition of Angry Birds 2 featuring exclusive content is scheduled for release this year
• Angry Birds Blast makes its first appearance, accompanied by a new creator initiative

One of the most notable developments in 2025 was the fresh agreement between Rovio, Xiaomi, and Kingsoft Shiyou to bring the Angry Birds franchise into China. Notably, Angry Birds 2 came pre-installed on the newly launched Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

This partnership is now set to deepen with two new releases tailored specifically for the Chinese market. While the first title is essentially a re-release of Angry Birds 2—already available to Western players—it boasts an upgraded 3D engine, dynamic level designs, and a unique magic system, offering compelling reasons to return to the slingshot action.

Even more exciting is the imminent arrival of Angry Birds Dream Blast, a spinoff title from earlier in the series' history. Additionally, Rovio has announced a creator program designed to showcase community-generated content from Chinese creators within the Angry Birds ecosystem.

Taking Flight

While this leans more toward business news than our usual gaming coverage, it offers an interesting cultural perspective on how Rovio plans to captivate international audiences.

Chinese gamers are known for their discerning tastes, making the reception of Angry Birds' timeless gameplay particularly noteworthy. Will this signal a major resurgence of the series abroad, or merely serve as a minor chapter in Rovio's extensive history? Only time will tell.

In the meantime, if you're curious about what's currently trending, check out our newly published list of the best mobile games of 2026. As we are still early in the year, expect regular updates whenever new titles drop.