| Angry Birds 2 | |
|---|---|
 Originalsplash screen | |
| Developer | Rovio Entertainment |
| Publisher | Rovio Entertainment |
| Composer | Two Feathers[1] |
| Series | Angry Birds |
| Platforms | Android iOS |
| Release | |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Mode | Single-player |
Angry Birds 2 is a 2015strategy video game developed and published byRovio Entertainment formobile devices. It is the sequel toAngry Birds (2009) and follows the gameplay of theAngry Birds series alongside additions such as randomly-chosen birds and magic spells. The game wassoft launched under the nameAngry Birds: Under Pigstruction in Canada in March 2015, before receiving a full release forAndroid andiOS under its new name on July 30, 2015. It has received mixed critical reception and has been downloaded over 20 million times.
Angry Birds 2 is astrategy video game.[2] It continues the gameplay of its predecessors; pigs have stolen the Angry Birds' eggs, which must be recovered by launching birds fromslingshots at structures containing the pigs.[3][4] The player progresses by defeating every pig in each level.[4] New features are included in addition to this.[5]Levels consist of multiple stages and are randomly-generated,[3][4] and players are able to choose which bird they use rather than there being a specific order.[5] Birds are assigned via randomly-selectedplaying cards of the currently-unlocked birds, which can include a new bird named Silver.[6] Cards can be added by filling a "destruction meter" or, if there are any surviving pigs when all cards are gone, by paying within-game currency.[2] In addition to birds, spells can be used, including a rain ofrubber ducks, ablizzard, and achili pepper.[5]Bosses can also be encountered; the player must use the level environment to deplete the boss'health bar. The player is given fivelives to beat levels, which deplete when a level is failed;[2] once all lives have been depleted, they must be regenerated by waiting 30 minutes, watching an advertisement, or paying with in-game currency.[7][8]
An alternate mode, the Arena, is also included. In the Arena, players challenge others from around the world to rank up in aleaderboard and unlock upgrades.[2][8]
Angry Birds 2 wassoft launched on theApp Store under the titleAngry Birds: Under Pigstruction in Canada in March 2015 to gather player feedback.[5][9] It was fully released foriOS andAndroid worldwide on July 30, 2015.[9][10][11] Upon its full launch, the game received backlash for its use and encouragement ofmicrotransactions.[12]
In 2025, a limited-time event based onAngry Birds Space (2012) was announced at that year'sTwitchCon Block Party. It was held from October 24 until November 21.[13] In January 2026, a special version ofAngry Birds 2 was announced to be released in China.[14]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 66/100[15] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| IGN | 6.7/10[7] |
| Pocket Gamer | 7/10[2] |
| TouchArcade |  [4] |
| PC Magazine | 4/5[3] |
| Publication | Award |
|---|---|
| Pocket Gamer[2] | Bronze Award[2] |
OnMetacritic, areview aggregator website,Angry Birds 2 has a score of 66 based on 24 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reception.[15] Eli Hodapp fromTouchArcade gave a 5-star review and calledAngry Birds 2 "the bestAngry Birds yet".[4] Harry Slater fromPocket Gamer gaveAngry Birds 2 a score of 7 out of 10 and a Bronze Award, claiming that most of the game's changes are "for the better".[2] Justin Davis fromIGN gave a 6.7 score, criticising the "ever-shifting levels and limited lives" but praising its other elements.[7] Jordan Minor fromPC Magazine gave it a 4 out of 5, calling its use of in-app purchases "disappointing" but praising its "beautiful" visuals.[3]
Angry Birds 2 reached one million downloads within 12 hours of its release.[8] On August 3, 2015, Roviotweeted that it had reached 10 million downloads.[16][17] On August 6, the game reached 20 million downloads from over 100 countries.[18]
