Afterwards, original creatorDong Nguyen stated he had nothing to do with the revival.

“I did not sell anything,” he wrote on social media.

“I also don’t support crypto.”

Artwork of yellow cartoon Flappy Bird character in a builder’s hat

His reasoning, he said at the time, was the game had “become an addictive product.

I think it has become a problem.

To solve that problem, it’s best to take down Flappy Bird.

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It’s gone forever.”

No, I have no related with their game.

I did not sell anything.I also don’t support crypto.

Now the group has doubled down on this statement.

The Flappy Bird trademark and brand was abandoned following the game’s takedown.

It’s incredible to work alongside such a dedicated team of fans and creators who are truly passionate."

However, there’s no mention of cryptocurrency in this new statement.

Projects have included multipleNFT-based games (thanksArsTechnica).

Flappy Bird will return this autumn, with dedicated mobile apps on iOS and Android due next year.

Yet fans have been left confused about the true intentions of its new owners.