Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Game Since Sega Buyout

• Angry Birds Bounce is a brand-new Apple Arcade exclusive title.
• It represents the first Angry Birds game released since Sega's acquisition of Rovio.
• Bounce offers a fresh twist on the classic puzzle series, adopting a brick-breaker gameplay style.

Following Sega's acquisition of Rovio in 2023, some fans expressed concern that the developer might be distracted by projects related to the iconic blue hedgehog. However, those concerns appear to have been misplaced, as Rovio makes a strong comeback with Angry Birds Bounce, their first new Angry Birds title since 2023, scheduled to launch on July 3rd.

There are two important points to note: this release is exclusively available through Apple Arcade, and it doesn't follow the traditional Angry Birds gameplay formula. Instead of the classic slingshot mechanics, Angry Birds Bounce experiments with a brick-breaker format.

Despite this departure, the game retains all the engaging elements that define Rovio's puzzle games. Players will once again face off against the familiar pig adversaries, launching Red and his feathered companions into action. Classic bird abilities return as you aim to find the perfect trajectory to demolish all bricks with the fewest shots possible.

While Angry Birds Bounce represents a significant shift from the series' usual format, it maintains the polished quality expected from an experienced developer like Rovio.

The primary limitation is its exclusive availability on Apple Arcade. While subscribers will welcome this excellent addition to the service's catalog, Android users and those without subscriptions will likely feel frustrated about missing out on this promising new release.

Fortunately, for those unable to access Angry Birds Bounce, there are other excellent new games recently launched on both iOS and Android. If you're unsure where to begin, consider exploring our regular feature highlighting the top five new mobile games to try this week.