The Christmas edition of Rovio's popular Angry Birds game will be available on Android phones as well as iOS, Rovio said Monday.
"It's coming to Android too," Rovio tweeted in response to a user's inquiry.
Rovio provided a sneak peak of the Angry Birds Christmas edition on Friday via Finnish Web site Ylex. The company said that the Christmas option would be offered as a free upgrade to those who purchased the Halloween edition of Angry Birds; first-time users can purchase in the App Store when it debuts. The Halloween app was offered exclusively to iOS users for $0.99; an HD iPad version was also sold for $1.99.
It was unclear at the time whether the Christmas version would also be exclusive to iOS, but it appears that the holiday cheer will extend to Android phones as well. Thus far, there is no set release date.
Angry Birds made its debut on Android on October 15. On November 24, Rovio said it had hit 7 million downloads.
Rovio also recently shot down rumors of an Angry Birds 2, but said that it is working on new projects. "Expect the unexpected. No Angry Birds 2, but much more interesting stuff. More of the Angry Birds World," Rovio tweeted in response to a question about a sequel to the game.
For those who want a more tangible Angry Birds experience, Rovio is now selling Angry Birds plush toys in its online store. Fans can buy five different birds for $14.99. But what about the pigs? "We are looking into creating a set, pigs should become available for pre-order very soon," Rovio tweeted yesterday.
Rovio is also gearing up for the first official "Angry Birds Day," which will happen on December 11 in honor of the game's first anniversary.
"One way to participate in Angry Birds Day everywhere is to get your friends together, show your love towards Angry Birds and hold a rally calling for an end to the cutest conflict in handheld history! Or if you find such an idea insufferable, gather your allies and show your support to the Birds or the Pigs in style," Rovio said in a blog post.
To participate, go to meetup.angrybirds.com and find a meetup in your area. The point? "To have fun together!" Rovio said.
"In one year, Angry Birds has become a global phenomenon," Rovio continued. "We thought that it would be a fantastic idea to join up with other Angry Birds fans and have even more fun! The Rovio Team will host an event at Elisa Studio in Helsinki, Finland, where we will webcast interviews and chats with our developers, fans and friends."
