[07.16.13] Rovio announces 'Angry Birds Star Wars II'

Rovio Entertainment

Rovio Entertainment

This morning, Rovio announcing the release of the highly anticipated sequel to 2012’s “Angry Birds Star Wars.” Blending the both of two universes together, it featured all of your favorite “Angry Birds” characters reimagined within the Star Wars universe. Launching on September 19, “Angry Birds Star Wars II” will be available on all mobile platforms.

“Angry Birds Star Wars II” is set to have the largest cast of characters for any Angry Birds title to date. There will also be the option to “Join the Pork Side” and play as the villainous pigs. For the first time, the game can actually be customized and expanded with the use of “Telepods” which are little collectible figurines that can be ‘teleported’ into the game to change you bird lineup on a level. The Telepod characters will be sold at any store that sells toys and will be available by game launch on September 19.

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