Angry Birds Star Wars: Still Playable & Return Chances

Yes, you can still play Angry Birds Star Wars on many devices, but the original delisting from app stores in 2019 means you’ll need to use older hardware, a sideloaded APK, or a physical copy. As for a return, Rovio has not announced any remake or re-release as of 2025, but the game’s cult following and the franchise’s history of re-releases make a comeback possible, though not guaranteed.

Formula

The calculator above is a generic pace/speed tool, not specific to Angry Birds, but it’s included here as a placeholder for the site’s calculator format. The formula for average pace is:

Pace (min/km) = Total Time (minutes) ÷ Distance (km)

Where Total Time is the duration of your run or activity in minutes, and Distance is the length covered in kilometers. The second output, average speed, is:

Speed (km/h) = Distance (km) ÷ (Total Time (min) ÷ 60)

This converts minutes into hours to give a speed in kilometers per hour. If you prefer miles, divide the distance in km by 1.60934 before using the formula, or use the same inputs with miles and you’ll get min/mile and mph.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator block: you finish a 10 km run in 50 minutes.

1. Pace = 50 min ÷ 10 km = 5.0 min/km
2. Speed = 10 km ÷ (50 min ÷ 60) = 10 km ÷ 0.8333 h = 12.0 km/h

The calculator shows an average pace of 5.00 min/km and an average speed of 12.00 km/h. That matches the manual calculation.

Background of Angry Birds Star Wars

Released in November 2012, Angry Birds Star Wars was a collaboration between Rovio Entertainment and Lucasfilm. It reimagined the classic Angry Birds slingshot gameplay with characters and settings from the original Star Wars trilogy. Players launched birds like Luke Skywalker (who could use a lightsaber), Han Solo (whose blaster shot could be aimed), and Chewbacca (who could roar to stun enemies). The game had over 100 levels across multiple chapters, including Tatooine, Hoth, and the Death Star.

It was a massive commercial success, becoming one of the best-selling mobile games of its era. A sequel, Angry Birds Star Wars II, launched in 2013 with a “Telepods” toy integration and a choose-your-side mechanic (Rebels or Empire). Both games were later delisted from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and other digital storefronts in 2019, when Rovio’s licensing agreement with Disney (which had acquired Lucasfilm) expired.

How to Play It Today

Even though the game is no longer officially sold, there are several legitimate ways to play it:

• Old devices: If you still have a phone or tablet that had the game installed before it was removed, the app will remain on that device as long as you don’t delete it. You can also transfer it to another device via a local backup (e.g., iTunes backup on a computer) without re-downloading from a store.
• Sideloading APK files (Android): The Android version of Angry Birds Star Wars (and its sequel) is available on third-party APK sites. You can download the APK and install it manually on an Android device, as long as you enable “Unknown sources” in settings. Be cautious: only download from reputable sites to avoid malware.
• iOS via App Store purchase history: If you previously bought the game on an Apple ID, you can still download it from the “Purchased” section of the App Store on an iPhone or iPad running an older iOS version that supports the app. However, newer iOS versions may not run the 32-bit app (iOS 11 and later dropped 32-bit support), so this only works on older devices.
• Physical copies: Some retail bundles, like the Angry Birds Star Wars Edition for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii, were released as physical discs. These can be bought second-hand and played on those consoles, though the console versions differ slightly from the mobile game.
• PC emulation: If you have a Windows PC, you can use an Android emulator like BlueStacks to run the APK version. This is a popular method for playing old Android games on a larger screen.

Note that the game’s online features, like leaderboards and cloud saves, were shut down when the servers were retired. The single-player campaign works fully offline, but social features are gone.

Why It Was Delisted

The delisting was a result of the licensing agreement between Rovio and Disney expiring. When a game uses licensed intellectual property (like Star Wars), the developer must periodically renew the rights. Rovio chose not to renew, likely because the Star Wars games were aging and the cost of keeping them on app stores outweighed the revenue. This is a common fate for licensed mobile games—other examples include the original Angry Birds Star Wars and the Marvel-themed Angry Birds games.

The removal was not a technical failure or a legal dispute; it was a business decision. Rovio has never publicly explained the exact financial reasons, but the pattern is consistent with other delisted licensed games.

Could Angry Birds Star Wars Return?

There are a few reasons to be hopeful, but no concrete evidence of a return:

• Rovio’s re-release history: Rovio has re-released older Angry Birds games as “Rovio Classics” (e.g., the original Angry Birds was re-released in 2022 as a paid app). This shows a willingness to bring back classic titles when there’s demand.
• Disney’s licensing flexibility: Disney has licensed Star Wars to other mobile games since then, such as Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and Star Wars Hunters. They are not opposed to licensing deals, but they would need to be renegotiated with Rovio.
• Fan demand: There are active online petitions and forums calling for the game’s return, and the Angry Birds community is still large. Rovio has acknowledged fan interest in the past, though not specifically for Star Wars.
• Obstacles: The original game uses 32-bit code, which modern iOS and Android devices no longer support natively. A re-release would require a full 64-bit rewrite, which is a significant engineering effort. Also, the game’s revenue model (paid + in-app purchases) is less lucrative than the free-to-play model Rovio now favors.

As of 2025, no official announcement has been made. If a return happens, it would likely be a remastered version or a re-release on modern stores, possibly as a paid app without microtransactions. But it’s equally possible that the game remains lost to time, like many other licensed mobile games.

Common Problems and Solutions

If you do manage to get the game running, you might encounter issues:

• Game crashes on launch: This usually happens on modern devices because the game is 32-bit. On Android, try enabling “Compatibility mode” in developer options or using an older Android version via emulator. On iOS, you need a device with iOS 10 or earlier.
• No sound or music: This is a known bug on some Android versions. Try toggling the sound off and on in the game’s settings, or restarting the app.
• Progress lost: Without cloud saves, your progress is stored locally. If you reinstall, you lose everything. On Android, you can back up the game’s data folder (usually in /data/data/com.rovio.angrybirdsstarwars) if you have root access, but that’s advanced.
• APK won’t install: Make sure you have enough storage and that the APK is compatible with your Android version. If you get “App not installed,” try clearing your Google Play Store cache or using a different APK version.

Alternatives and Similar Games

If you can’t get the original to work, there are similar games that scratch the same itch:

• Angry Birds 2 (free-to-play): The current mainline Angry Birds game, with updated graphics and a similar slingshot mechanic, but no Star Wars theme.
• Angry Birds Friends: Another free-to-play title with weekly tournaments, again without the Star Wars skin.
• Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes: A turn-based RPG, not a physics game, but it has the Star Wars characters you might miss.
• Bad Piggies: Rovio’s spin-off that focuses on building vehicles, still available on some stores.

None of these replicate the exact feel of Angry Birds Star Wars, but they offer similar gameplay or theming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angry Birds Star Wars free to play?

Originally, the game was paid (around $0.99–$2.99) with optional in-app purchases for extra levels or power-ups. When it was delisted, it was no longer available for purchase. If you sideload an APK, you get the full game for free, but that’s technically piracy if you didn’t previously own it. The console versions are paid physical copies.

Can I still download Angry Birds Star Wars from the App Store?

No, the app has been removed from the App Store. However, if you previously purchased it, you can go to the “Purchased” tab in the App Store on an older iOS device and re-download it. This only works on devices running iOS 10 or earlier, because the game is 32-bit.

Will Angry Birds Star Wars work on my iPhone 14?

No. The iPhone 14 runs iOS 16, which does not support 32-bit apps. The game will not install or run on any iPhone with iOS 11 or later. You would need an older iPhone (iPhone 5 or earlier) or an Android device with an older OS.

Is there a way to play Angry Birds Star Wars on PC?

Yes, the easiest way is to use an Android emulator like BlueStacks or LDPlayer. Download the APK from a trusted source, then drag and drop it into the emulator to install. The game runs well on most modern PCs, and you can use a mouse or keyboard to aim.

Why did Rovio remove Angry Birds Star Wars?

Rovio removed it because their licensing agreement with Disney/Lucasfilm expired in 2019. They chose not to renew, likely because maintaining the game’s servers and updating it for new devices wasn’t cost-effective. This is a common practice for licensed games.

Is Angry Birds Star Wars 2 also delisted?

Yes, Angry Birds Star Wars II was delisted at the same time as the first game. It had the same fate, and the same sideloading methods apply. However, the second game had a “Telepods” feature that required physical toys, which are also no longer sold.

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