Rovio Launches Angry Birds Tower Defense on Roblox
The multiplayer tower defense game blends Angry Birds characters with co-op gameplay and arrives ahead of The Angry Birds Movie 3.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Animation
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Rovio has released Angry Birds Tower Defense, a multiplayer game on Roblox developed by The Gang, now available to play. The game combines Angry Birds characters and visual styles from the games and animated movies with tower defense gameplay.
Why it matters
The launch extends the Angry Birds franchise onto Roblox, a platform with a large player base, and arrives ahead of the film's theatrical release. It gives fans of the animated movies a new interactive way to engage with the characters.
The Angry Birds Movie 3 is scheduled for theatrical release on December 23, 2026, about seven weeks after the game launched on November 5, 2026. Player engagement figures for the game have not been disclosed.
The players
Rovio
Rovio is the Finnish game studio best known for creating the Angry Birds franchise, which spans mobile games, animated films, and merchandise.
The Gang
The Gang is the developer credited with building Angry Birds Tower Defense for the Roblox platform.
The details
Players build and upgrade bird towers to defend against waves of Piggies, unlocking new towers by completing chapters and earning experience points. The game supports multiplayer co-op, allowing players to team up with friends, and limited-time events and new characters from the third film are expected to be added.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Angry Birds Tower Defense launches on Roblox.
December 23, 2026: The Angry Birds Movie 3 premieres in theaters.
Franchise Expansion
The launch places Angry Birds within Roblox's ecosystem of licensed and original titles, a platform where established media franchises have increasingly built interactive versions of their properties. It follows the pattern of entertainment brands using games as a bridge to their animated films.
Players can access Angry Birds Tower Defense for free on Roblox and join multiplayer co-op sessions with friends. Limited-time events tied to the third film are expected to give players additional reasons to return to the game.
The takeaway
Franchises are increasingly using free-to-play platforms like Roblox to keep audiences engaged between film releases. Players interested in the game can jump in now and follow the film's arrival for crossover content.
What happens next
The Angry Birds Movie 3 premieres in theaters on December 23, 2026, and limited-time events tied to the film are expected in the game.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GamesBeat.
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