Angry Birds (video game) and for PCs. A sequel, titled "Angry Birds 2", was released in July 2015. In the game, players use a slingshot to launch birds at pigs stationed in or around various structures with the goal of destroying all the pigs on the playing field. As players advance through the game new types of birds become available, some with special abilities that can be activated by the player. Rovio Mobile has supported "Angry Birds" with numerous free updates that add additional game content, and the company has also released stand-alone holiday and promotional versions of the game. "Angry Birds" was praised
The Angry Birds Movie a series of six Lego sets were used to promote the film. A balloon themed after Red debuted at the 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. During the film's marketing campaign, the app icons for most "Angry Birds" games were changed to depict the cinematic version of Red. A series of free-to-play tie-in games were also produced: "Angry Birds Action!", "Angry Birds Evolution", and "Angry Birds Match". "The Angry Birds Movie" was released on digital HD on July 29, 2016, and on Blu-ray and DVD on August 16, 2016, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, with four "Hatchlings" shorts included. The film