Angry Birds 2
Sequel to Angry Birds with randomized birds and spells.
In 2015, Rovio Entertainment released *Angry Birds 2*, a puzzle and strategy game for mobile devices that serves as the follow-up to the original 2009 *Angry Birds*. The core premise remains the same: the Bad Piggies have stolen the birds’ eggs, and players must launch birds from slingshots to destroy pig-filled structures. New features include levels that are split into multiple stages and randomly generated, along with the ability to choose which bird to use instead of following a fixed order. Birds are dealt as randomly selected playing cards from the player’s unlocked roster, which can include a new bird named Silver. Players can earn extra cards by filling a “destruction meter” or, if pigs remain after cards run out, by spending in-game currency. Magic spells—such as a rain of rubber ducks, a blizzard, or a chili pepper—are also available. Boss fights appear, requiring players to use the environment to drain a health bar. The game gives five lives, which are lost upon failing a level; once depleted, lives regenerate after 30 minutes, or can be restored by watching an ad or paying currency. An Arena mode lets players compete globally on a leaderboard to earn upgrades.
The game first soft-launched in Canada in March 2015 as *Angry Birds: Under Pigstruction* to gather feedback, then fully released worldwide for iOS and Android on July 30, 2015. Its full launch drew criticism for its emphasis on microtransactions. In 2025, a limited-time event based on *Angry Birds Space* (2012) was announced at TwitchCon Block Party, running from October 24 to November 21. A special version for China was announced in January 2026.
Critical reception was mixed. On Metacritic, it holds a score of 66 out of 100 from 24 reviews. Some critics were highly positive: Harry Slater of *Pocket Gamer* awarded it a Bronze Award, praising its charm and calling most changes a step forward. Eli Hodapp of *TouchArcade* gave a five-star review, lauding the randomized levels, boss fights, and improved visuals, calling it the best *Angry Birds* game yet from a gameplay standpoint. Justin Davis of *IGN* criticized the life regeneration system, lack of puzzle-solving levels, and payment model, comparing the latter unfavorably to the original. He noted the negatives didn’t ruin the core tension but found the gameplay superficial compared to the series’ best. Jordan Minor of *PC Magazine* felt
- developer
- Rovio Entertainment
- release_date
- July 30, 2015
- genre
- Puzzle and strategy
- platforms
- Android, iOS
- downloads
- Over 20 million
- metacritic_score
- 66 out of 100
Lore & Background
Angry Birds 2 continues the series' premise: the Bad Piggies have stolen the Angry Birds' eggs, which must be recovered by launching birds from slingshots at structures containing the pigs. New features include levels consisting of multiple randomly-generated stages, and players can choose which bird to use from randomly-selected playing cards. A new bird named Silver is introduced. Spells such as a rain of rubber ducks, a blizzard, and a chili pepper can be used. Bosses appear, requiring players to deplete a health bar using the level environment. The player has five lives that deplete upon failure; lives regenerate after 30 minutes, by watching an advertisement, or by paying in-game currency.
The game was soft launched under the title Angry Birds: Under Pigstruction in Canada in March 2015, before a full worldwide release on July 30, 2015. Upon full launch, it received backlash for its use and encouragement of microtransactions. In 2025, a limited-time event based on Angry Birds Space was announced at TwitchCon Block Party, held from October 24 until November 21. In January 2026, a special version was announced for release in China.
Reader's Guide
Angry Birds 2 represents a notable evolution of the Angry Birds franchise, introducing randomized level stages, bird selection via cards, and magic spells. Its critical reception was mixed, with a Metacritic score of 66 based on 24 reviews. Critics praised the randomized levels, boss fights, and improved visuals, with some calling it the best Angry Birds game from a gameplay perspective. However, the life regeneration system and payment model drew criticism, with one reviewer noting the gameplay felt superficial compared to earlier entries. The game achieved rapid commercial success, reaching one million downloads within 12 hours and 20 million downloads within a week from over 100 countries. Its legacy includes ongoing updates, such as a 2025 Angry Birds Space event and a 2026 China-specific version, demonstrating the franchise's continued adaptability and global reach.
Did You Know?
- Angry Birds 2 was soft launched in Canada in March 2015 under the name Angry Birds: Under Pigstruction.
- The game introduces a new bird named Silver.
- It reached 20 million downloads from over 100 countries by August 6, 2015.
- A limited-time event based on Angry Birds Space was held from October 24 to November 21, 2025.
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