Flappy Bird is making an unexpected return, but its original creator, Dong Nguyen, wants nothing to do with it.

Nguyen recently broke his years-long silence on X, formerly known as Twitter, to address the relaunch of the viral mobile game, making it clear that he has no involvement with the project and did not sell the rights.

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“No, I have no related [sic.] with their game. I did not sell anything,” Nguyen tweeted. “I also don't support crypto.” Nguyen added, in response to growing concerns over the game's new iteration incorporating cryptocurrency and NFTs.

No, I have no related with their game. I did not sell anything.
I also don't support crypto.

— Dong Nguyen (@dongatory) September 15, 2024

His brief statement came after an organization calling itself the Flappy Bird Foundation announced plans to bring the game back to multiple platforms, including iOS and Android, by 2025.

The foundation's claim to the Flappy Bird trademark has raised eyebrows, especially as Nguyen's departure from the game's development seemed permanent after he famously pulled it from app stores in 2014.

Despite its enormous financial success at the time, Nguyen chose to step away, citing the game's impact on his personal life: “I can call Flappy Bird a success of mine. But it also ruins my simple life. So now I hate it.” He had largely avoided the public eye since then, until now.

The Controversial Flappy Bird Relaunch

The Flappy Bird Foundation, founded in 2023, is pushing forward with plans to revive the once wildly popular mobile game.

In a statement, the group described itself as “a dedicated team of passionate fans and industry veterans who share a deep love for Flappy Bird.” According to the foundation, it has acquired the official Flappy Bird trademark from Gametech Holdings LLC, after a legal battle in which Nguyen lost the rights due to claims of abandonment.

Michael Roberts, the chief creative behind the relaunch and founder of 1208 Productions, has attracted scrutiny for his company's involvement in NFTs and cryptocurrency, including the NFT brand, Deez.

This association has stirred controversy within the gaming community, particularly after web developer and cybersecurity researcher Varun Biniwale discovered Web 3.0 references in the new game's website. Biniwale even uncovered early builds of the game that included cryptocurrency and NFT integrations, IGN reported.

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