Angry Birds Rio was discontinued in 2019. The game was removed from app stores due to the end of support and licensing issues.
Originally released in 2011 as a tie-in with the animated film “Rio,” Angry Birds Rio was a collaboration between Rovio Entertainment and 20th Century Fox. The game featured the Angry Birds characters and took them to Rio de Janeiro to save other birds, such as the two main characters from the movie, Blu and Jewel.
Over the years, Angry Birds Rio received numerous updates, adding new levels and content, keeping the game fresh for players. However, as with many mobile games, the lifecycle of Angry Birds Rio eventually came to an end. In 2019, Rovio announced that they would be discontinuing the game along with a few other older Angry Birds titles. This decision was part of a move to streamline their game portfolio and focus on newer titles.
The discontinuation meant that Angry Birds Rio was removed from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, making it no longer available for new downloads. However, those who had already downloaded the game could still play it until they uninstalled it or changed their device. The end of support also meant that there would be no more updates, bug fixes, or official support for the game.
The removal of Angry Birds Rio from app stores was met with disappointment from fans who enjoyed the unique theme and gameplay that tied in with the “Rio” movie franchise. Despite this, Rovio continues to develop new Angry Birds games and content, keeping the franchise alive for both new and old fans around the world.