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Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Information
VR/AR Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality
Developer Resolution Games
Publisher Resolution Games
Platform Oculus Rift, SteamVR, Viveport, PlayStation VR, Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, Pico
Device Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest, Meta Quest 3, PlayStation VR2, Pico Neo 2, Pico Neo 3 Link, Pico 4, Pico 4 Ultra
Operating System Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Type Game
Genre Puzzle, Casual
Input Device Tracked motion controllers (PlayStation Move on PlayStation VR, PS VR2 Sense on PlayStation VR2); hand tracking in the Quest and Pico mixed reality mode
Play Area Seated, Standing
Game Mode Single-player
Release Date Oculus Rift, HTC Vive (Oculus Store, Steam, Viveport): February 7, 2019; PlayStation VR: March 26, 2019; Oculus Quest: May 21, 2019; PlayStation VR2: October 10, 2023
Price US$14.99 (2019); US$19.99 list price on Steam and the PlayStation Store (PS5) as of October 2026
App Store Oculus Store, Steam, Viveport, PlayStation Store, Meta Quest Store, Pico Store
Website https://www.resolutiongames.com/angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs
See also: VR Apps and VR Games

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is a physics-based puzzle game for virtual reality headsets, developed by the Stockholm studio Resolution Games in partnership with Rovio Entertainment, the Finnish company behind the Angry Birds franchise. It was the first Angry Birds game made for VR: the player holds the slingshot in one hand, launches Red, Chuck, Bomb and the Blues at the green pigs' structures, and can teleport between viewpoints around each level.[1][2]

The game launched on February 7, 2019 for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive through the Oculus Store, Steam and Viveport.[1] It reached PlayStation VR on March 26, 2019, was one of the launch titles of the Oculus Quest on May 21, 2019, and came to PlayStation VR2 on October 10, 2023.[3][4][5] Free updates raised the campaign from 52 to 104 levels, added a level builder with online sharing, and in March 2024 added a mixed reality mode on Meta Quest and Pico headsets.[6][7][8]

Reviewed 6 October 2026. Release dates, prices, update history, mixed reality and level builder details, review scores, awards and quotes checked against Rovio, Resolution Games, Steam, PlayStation Store, Pico Store, UploadVR, Road to VR, GamesBeat, MIXED, Metacritic and OpenCritic sources. About review dates.

Gameplay

The player recovers stolen eggs on an island where the green pigs take their vacation. The main "Vacation Levels" campaign moves across exotic beaches, steep cliffs and snowy slopes up to a party city, and the player clears each level by popping every pig, either with a direct hit or by bringing the structure down on top of it.[1][9][10] As in the mobile games, levels award up to three stars.[1] Each bird has a special ability triggered in mid-air: Chuck dashes forward, the Blues split into three, and Bomb explodes.[10][11]

The two controllers act as a slingshot and a pointer. A bird jumps into the slingshot at the start of a shot; the player brings the pointer close, holds the trigger and pulls back to add power, while an arc of white dots shows roughly where the bird will land. Releasing the trigger fires the bird. Levels contain several Position Points, and the player can teleport between them to see the structure from a different angle and shoot from there.[10][12] A patch on February 14, 2019 added a left-hand control option and a setting that turns off the aiming arc to make the game harder.[13]

The base game has four worlds of 13 levels each.[14] A second campaign, the "Spooky Levels", adds four more worlds of 13 levels in which Dr. Frankenswine, a new boss pig, takes over the island; its first update introduced the Alchemy Bomb, a block that transforms other blocks when it explodes.[6][7][15] In a launch interview on Meta's Quest blog, the studio said the birds follow the player with a wave or salute, and the pigs taunt the player and cower when aimed at.[12]

Level builder

A level builder arrived as a free update in December 2019. Players build levels from wood, ice, rock, TNT, fans, boulders and decoration blocks, place regular and boss pigs, pick which birds can be used, and set the teleport points.[16][17] At first, levels could only be played on the device where they were built. An online mode on July 2, 2020 let players upload levels, browse and rank other players' creations, enter a level code from a friend, or use a quick-play option for a random level.[18][19] UploadVR reported that the online mode launched on Rift, Quest, Steam and Viveport, with PlayStation VR to follow.[19]

Resolution Games says the game is the only one in the franchise with a level builder. In a 2021 studio blog post, its developers explained that block placement is limited to 45-degree angles so that player-built levels behave consistently under the physics simulation, and that a "performance cost bar" fills as blocks are placed, with fans and TNT costing more, so that custom levels run smoothly on the less powerful platforms. The online mode was the first time the studio built a dedicated server for a game.[20]

Mixed reality mode

A free update on March 26, 2024 added a mixed reality mode for the Meta Quest and Pico versions. It uses passthrough video and room mapping to place a more compact version of each level in the player's room, where it can be moved, rotated and scaled, and blocks and pigs bounce off real surfaces. Players can also aim the slingshot with hand tracking instead of controllers.[8][21][22] According to GamesBeat and UploadVR, it was the seventh Resolution Games title with mixed reality support.[21][8] GamesBeat reported that the PlayStation VR2 and Steam versions would not receive the mode.[21] Paul Brady, president of Resolution Games, said that playing a familiar game mixed into the living room is "incredibly impactful and surreal."[21]

Development

In the same launch interview, Resolution Games producer Huiting Wang said the project began when Rovio approached the studio about an augmented reality game for Magic Leap. The studio did not yet have a Magic Leap headset, so its first builds ran on a VR headset that simulated AR, and "as soon as we had the first build, we knew it would only be natural to make a VR version."[12] Resolution Games and Rovio released Angry Birds FPS: First Person Slingshot as a free AR game for the Magic Leap One on October 9, 2018, with 28 levels.[23] Wang said teleport points were added because the VR levels cover larger distances.[12]

Rovio and Resolution Games announced Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs on December 19, 2018, for release in early 2019 on all major VR platforms.[2] At launch, Sami Ronkainen, Rovio's creative director for extended reality, said investigating new technology and platforms was one of the company's core strategic pillars, and Resolution Games CEO Tommy Palm said VR "inherently lends itself well to strong characters."[1]

A separate mobile game, Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs, was released by Rovio and Resolution Games as a free iOS download on April 29, 2019. It uses Apple's ARKit to overlay more than 50 levels with the same beach, cliff and snow settings on the player's surroundings, and Rovio called it the first Angry Birds mobile AR game.[24]

Release

Platform Release date Notes
Oculus Rift, HTC Vive (Oculus Store, Steam, Viveport) February 7, 2019 Launched with more than 50 levels[1]
PlayStation VR (PlayStation 4) March 26, 2019 Requires the PlayStation Camera and a PlayStation Move controller; two are supported. US$14.99[3][25]
Oculus Quest May 21, 2019 Quest launch title[4]
PlayStation VR2 (PlayStation 5) October 10, 2023 US$19.99, or a US$9.99 upgrade for owners of the PlayStation VR version; adds online level sharing, which the PlayStation VR version did not have[5][26]

The game is also sold on the Pico Store, which lists support for headsets from the Pico Neo 2 to the Pico 4 Ultra and Pico Space Pro, with controller and hand-tracking input, sitting or standing play, and mixed reality support.[27] The PlayStation VR2 version requires the PS VR2 Sense controllers and supports sitting or standing play; the store lists it as rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB for mild fantasy violence.[26] The current store listings on Steam, PlayStation Store and Pico Store name Resolution Games as publisher.[11][26][27]

Updates

Date Update Content
March 26, 2019 The Uncanny Update First 13 Spooky Levels with Dr. Frankenswine, his Piglings and the Alchemy Bomb block[15]
September 19, 2019 Creepy Climb 13 spooky levels, for 78 in total; vibration on Oculus Touch controllers restored[28]
December 2019 Level Builder Local level building and pass-and-play sharing[16][17]
February 21, 2020 Achievements 17 achievements plus 3 hidden ones (Steam)[29]
July 2, 2020 Level Builder Online Mode Uploading, discovery, level codes and quick play[18]
October 21, 2020 Slimy Slopes 13 spooky levels and three more achievements[30]
January 25, 2021 Terror Peak Fourth Spooky Levels world, bringing the official total to 104 levels; free on all major platforms[31][7]
September 26, 2023 New Graphics Graphics remaster of all scenes, updated particle effects, haptics that scale with damage, a one-handed play mode and Chinese language support (Steam patch notes)[32]
March 26, 2024 Mixed reality mode Passthrough mode with hand tracking on Meta Quest and Pico[8]
December 16, 2024 Patch 3.7.5 Upgrade to the latest game engine version[33]
February 18, 2026 Maintenance Patch 3.7.6 Updated Unity version and packages[34]

According to UploadVR, Resolution Games said the PlayStation VR2 version has "improvements to environments and select 3D models, new visual effects, and refreshed lighting."[5] A hotfix on February 20, 2026 restored achievement tracking on Steam after the 3.7.6 patch had broken it.[35]

Reception

Aggregator Platform Score
Metacritic PC 79/100 (9 critic reviews)[36]
Metacritic PlayStation 5 (PS VR2) 82/100 (5 critic reviews)[37]
OpenCritic All Top Critic Average 77; 60% of critics recommend (15 reviews)[38]

Road to VR gave the PC version 8.5 out of 10. Scott Hayden praised the intuitive shooting and called it a "pure" Angry Birds experience, but found the difficulty curve flat in the later levels and the physics-driven boss fights frustrating, and noted there were no special levels or extra achievements to chase. He rated comfort highly because movement uses teleportation and the game can be played seated.[14] Reviewing the game on PC VR, Quest and PlayStation VR in 2021, after the spooky levels and level builder had been added, UploadVR's Harry Baker gave it 4 out of 5 stars. He wrote that the gameplay "has translated remarkably well to roomscale VR" and that set shooting positions remove the need to keep managing the guardian boundary, while finding the main campaign easy for experienced players and some spooky levels closer to fixed puzzles.[6]

Metacritic lists two critic reviews of the PlayStation VR version, 70 from PlayStation Universe and 60 from Push Square, too few for a Metascore.[39] In a hands-on with the mixed reality mode on Meta Quest 3, MIXED called it "the most enjoyable and beautiful way to play Angry Birds VR" but found Quest hand tracking too imprecise for the game and preferred controllers.[22]

Awards

Resolution Games lists the following recognition on the game's official page.[9]

Award Category Result as listed
Webby Awards 2021 Technical Achievement in Games Nominee[40]
16th International Mobile Gaming Awards Nominee
Wave Developer Awards 6DoF - Best Game Listed without a result
VR Awards 2019 Finalist
Halo Awards 2019 Silver

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Resolution Games and Rovio uncage Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs onto HTC Vive and Oculus Rift". Rovio Entertainment. 2019-02-07. https://www.rovio.com/articles/resolution-games-and-rovio-uncage-angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs-onto-htc-vive-and-oculus-rift/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Spread Your Virtual Wings: Rovio Entertainment And Resolution Games Reveal Upcoming Angry Birds VR: Isle Of Pigs". PR Newswire. Rovio Entertainment and Resolution Games. 2018-12-19. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spread-your-virtual-wings-rovio-entertainment-and-resolution-games-reveal-upcoming-angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs-300768618.html. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs (PS4)". PlayStation Store. Sony Interactive Entertainment. https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP5430-CUSA15191_00-0000000000000000. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 David Jagneaux (2019-04-30). "Here Are The 50+ Titles Launching For Oculus Quest On May 21". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/quest-50-launch-titles-list/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Henry Stockdale (2023-09-27). "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Flings Onto PSVR 2 Soon". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs-psvr-2-release-date/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Harry Baker (2021-02-27). "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Review - A Shooting Success". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/angry-birds-vr-review/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Ian Hamilton (2021-01-25). "Angry Birds VR Gets New Free Level Pack On All Platforms". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/resolution-cook-out-angry-birds/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Henry Stockdale (2024-03-26). "Angry Birds VR: Isle Of Pigs Gets Mixed Reality Mode On Quest & Pico". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs-mixed-reality/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
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  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs". Steam. Resolution Games. 2019-02-08. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/3931035846876857967. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
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  13. ↑ "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs 2.6.43034 patch note". Steam. Resolution Games. 2019-02-14. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/3931035846876857859. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Scott Hayden (2019-02-07). "'Angry Birds VR' Review - Redefining a Mobile Powerhouse for the Virtual Age". Road to VR. https://roadtovr.com/angry-birds-vr-review/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "The Uncanny Update!". Steam. Resolution Games. 2019-03-26. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/3931035846876857752. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Harry Baker (2019-12-11). "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Level Builder Launches Today". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/angry-birds-level-builder-launch/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "New Game Mode: Level Builder". Steam. Resolution Games. 2019-12-12. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/2988632806208226830. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Game Update: Level Builder Online Mode". Steam. Resolution Games. 2020-07-02. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/2542794099134950619. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Harry Baker (2020-07-04). "Angry Birds VR: Isle Of Pigs Level Editor Updated With Online Sharing Capability". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/angry-birds-vr-online-level-sharing/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  20. ↑ Henrique and Moa (2021-08-05). "How We Made the Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Level Builder". Resolution Games. https://www.resolutiongames.com/blog/how-we-made-the-angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs-level-builder. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Dean Takahashi (2024-03-21). "Mixed reality update coming to Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs". GamesBeat. https://gamesbeat.com/mixed-reality-update-coming-to-angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Tomislav Bezmalinovic (2024-03-21). "Playing Angry Birds with Quest 3's mixed reality is pretty cool". MIXED. https://mixed-news.com/en/angry-birds-isle-of-pigs-mixed-reality-mode-hands-on/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  23. ↑ David Jagneaux (2018-10-09). "Angry Birds FPS: First Person Slingshot Now Available On Magic Leap One". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/angry-birds-fps-first-person-slingshot-now-available-on-magic-leap-one/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  24. ↑ "Rovio and Resolution Games give the green light to Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs - released today in the App Store". Rovio Entertainment. 2019-04-29. https://www.rovio.com/articles/rovio-and-resolution-games-give-the-green-light-to-angry-birds-ar-isle-of-pigs-released-today-in-the-app-store/. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
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  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs". PICO Store. Pico. https://store-global.picoxr.com/global/detail/1/1198. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  28. ↑ "Dr. Frankenswine is back - 13 new spooky levels!". Steam. Resolution Games. 2019-09-19. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/1574494809978719025. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  29. ↑ "Game Update: Achievements". Steam. Resolution Games. 2020-02-21. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/1690476459094074331. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
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  36. ↑ "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  37. ↑ "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
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  39. ↑ "Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs PlayStation 4 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/angry-birds-vr-isle-of-pigs/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  40. ↑ "We're up for a Webby Award!". Steam. Resolution Games. 2021-05-05. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1001140/view/3082127426098141378. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
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