Angry Birds Seasons Year of the Dragon Update Out Now

No complaints on our end, as Angry Birds Seasons Year of the Dragon v2.2.0 has been released on iOS, PC, Mac, Symbian^3, and Android via the Android Market and Amazon Appstore! The update should land on other platforms soon and we will update this post as they come online. We say “no complaints” because in the teaser video (click to see that post), Rovio announced that the update would land on the 20th. Apparently, they meant around midnight in Shanghai, since it is only the 19th in most of the world.

In any event, this update features some amazing new content, which we’ve broken down below:

  • 15 new levels complete with animated fireworks, awesome new music, and the Mighty Dragon!  The leaderboard is up and so are the 3 star and Mighty Dragon walkthroughs!
  • Introducing the Mighty Dragon! That’s right. The Mighty Eagle has been replaced by the ferocious — yet, not too powerful — Mighty Dragon!  You summon him the same way you would the Mighty Eagle. Just tap the icon and your slingshot is loaded with a red fish. Fling the fish and watch as the Mighty Dragon flies in and loops around causing massive destruction (RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!).

    In addition, the Mighty Dragon will be available for free for iOS, Android, and Symbian users (read: you don’t have to purchase it and you don’t need to have the Mighty Eagle). Unfortunately, it looks Mac and PC won’t be able to harness the Mighty Dragon, which is likely due to implementation hurdles.

  • There is one hidden Golden Egg, and the 3-star item appears to be a “Big Banner”. If you need help finding it, check out the Year of the Dragon Golden Egg page.
  • Fireworks that, when hit, fly around the screen and trigger a small explosion.
  • No new achievements! This is not too surprising since Seasons is nearly out of space on GameCenter achievements.
  • Pro Tip: Both golden fish (seems to be a koi) and red lanterns are worth 3,000 points!

We will continue to update this post as the update arrives on more platforms.  For now, we want to know your thoughts.

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Comments (422)

Rank: Explosive with 2205 points
By loox (@loox)

Just got it on iPad. So HD version is out.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Yes, iOS = iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

Rank: Master Slinger with 7205 points
By TruckDriver (@truckdriver)

It hasn’t hit Amazon yet, but I’ve got to make some miles. Will check back later.

Rank: Sling God with 26055 points
By sal9 (@sal9)

looks like a kite.
and one of the richest updates to date, for me. ( graphically that is )

Rank: DaBomb with 360 points
By stopshootinme (@stopshootinme)

You don’t have to buy “The Mighty Eagle” to use the “The Mighty Dragon”. I never purchase it for season so I’m pretty happy about that)

Rank: Out of this World with 2590 points
By frozndevl (@frozndevl)

Having only played on Android devices, and not on a Nook, the Might Dragon (Eagle) is a fun addition to the game. Already running my head against some levels. Only downside is that once you reach 100%, you can’t go any higher.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8920 points
By antwan83 (@antwan83)

the golden egg is in level 15..

Rank: DaBomb with 360 points
By stopshootinme (@stopshootinme)

how do you get it? It’s under the platform

Rank: DaBomb with 360 points
By stopshootinme (@stopshootinme)

Never mind. 1st try & I got it lol

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Thanks just found it. Now I need to get it ;)

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8920 points
By antwan83 (@antwan83)

bounce big red on the first hanging cliff..

Rank: Master Slinger with 5715 points
By Silent Assassin (@silent-assassin)

Thanks for the tip

Rank: DaBomb with 360 points
By stopshootinme (@stopshootinme)

All I did was shoot the bomb bird and I got it, guess it was luck. I try you way and it worked too.

Rank: Hardened with 725 points
By epidemic27 (@epidemic27)

got it without trying too.

By jtucc210

I think the three star item may be a red envelope. In the Chinese New Year celebration, it is customary to give the gift of a red envelope typically filled with money (usually an even numbered amount since odd numbers are centered a death or funeral).

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Thanks. Got confirmation from Rovio that it’s a “Chinese New Year Banner – Angry Birds style”.

Rank: Well Traveled with 1555 points
By Hudson8823 (@rockman-exe)

If I could having an iPhone…….[Crying…T^T]

By PopOutAngryBirds

You really need an iPhone. :) Not only do you have a cool phone, you also have quick AB updates. :)

Rank: Fling King with 4185 points
By RedBirdsBrother (@redbirdsbrother)

I suggest the Ipod, its fragile, but its awesome!

Rank: Deputized with 140 points
By Re_coded (@re_coded)

I hope this comes soon to my PC.

Rank: Fling King with 4430 points
By Andreas189 (@andreas189)

very nice update, but somehow i have the feeling that in the level selection the feather status (__/__ feathers) his a little bit more on the right side! cause on the left there is space and on the right the feather number almost touches the frame! might not be anything but i saw it cause i like symmetry :)

Rank: Slinger with 1050 points
By zone020 (@zone020)

WHooho I CAN USE A Mighty … But do you guys know what the mission is, destroy evertything or just destroy … for the feather, I allready got one feather but i hadn’t destroy everything.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

There is a pre-determined amount of damage, unique to each level. Sometimes it’s everything, sometimes it isn’t.

Rank: Slinger with 1050 points
By zone020 (@zone020)

Thank you! I always thougt i had to destroy everything!

Rank: Fling King with 4430 points
By Andreas189 (@andreas189)

btw why are there no achievemenzs? still says 58/58!

Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

Probably due to the lack of space in GameCentre means the maximum number of points they could have is 20. Its the same reasons ABo only received 1 achievement :)

Rank: Slinger with 1050 points
By zone020 (@zone020)

can they onnly give … points per game.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

1000 points per app.

Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

Cool update, like it :)

Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

There’s also a youtube link on the golden eggs page, but I’m not really sure where its supposed to link to!

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Not clear yet. We will have to wait and see when they redirect.

Rank: Hardened with 665 points
By antpats (@antpats)

maybe it works because i finished it, but it just is a youtube link to the teaser released earlier this week :)

By Matthew

The Youtube link sends you to the AB YOTD animation.

By Pim van Tongeren

Wow, crazy. Ab rio getting update soon. Gamecenter just got updated.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I don’t see it.

By rospondek

Well, something is happening. I’ve got 53 achievements. 7 is missing and the total count is… 65…

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9145/riobig.jpg

:)

Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

That’s been there since the previous update :)

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

There have been 65 since v1.4.0 was released.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

But he’s right, AB Rio was updated in Game Center as well. So I think we will see the update on Monday.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Sorry, I don’t see how it is updated. Can you provide specific details on what’s new?

By Pim van Tongeren

Well if gamecenter gets updated, the icon gets blank for a second and than become the icon again. Eg by seasons you saw wth icon then it went blank for a sec and came back as yotd.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

Correct. So there is nothing new, but because of the icon, you can see that there was an update.

Rank: Shooter with 920 points
By Redouan14 (@redouan14)

awww man how long is coming soon. (for pc)

BTW, is Mighty dragon coming for pc too because you say all platform

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We speculate yes, but we aren’t guaranteeing anything.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

Cool update.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

In Summer Pignic and Hamoween they added a link to youtube.

By Bikerfeml

Just got it and so far I love it. I enjoy the Mighty Dragon and how he slithers. Great new game!

Rank: Explosive with 2105 points
By nascarboy (@nascarboy)

The link on Year of the Dragon take me to some random page on youtube.

Rank: Gold Flinger with 9830 points
By Chris (@chriss)

Me too.

Rank: Champion with 3750 points
By Oobgular (@oobgular17)

Same here. I wonder what that’s about!

Rank: Fling King with 4430 points
By Andreas189 (@andreas189)

super update, finished all with 3 stars! but i hate the dragon/eagle like i never hated anything before! rio can come ;) (hopefully soon

Rank: Fling King with 4430 points
By Andreas189 (@andreas189)

{duplicate}
Hey Laurence, can you comment (anything) on the (new) first comment by Andreas? I’d like to clean this up.

Rank: Champion with 3295 points
By Laurence (@laurence)

Same here – dragon doesn’t do any where near as much damage as eagle

Rank: Gold Flinger with 8570 points
By Kartflyer (@kartflyer)

Well that isn’t great news, I guess it’s because of it’s slim body then?

Rank: DaBomb with 360 points
By stopshootinme (@stopshootinme)

Sweet I’m in the top5% in game center now

Rank: Pig Leader with 10780 points
By mcc8206 (@mcc8206)

I think this is a beautiful update. I love all of the fireworks and the mighty dragon is much more entertaining than the ME. I’ve only played the 1st 3 levels so far (and even have a top score :-) – for the next 5 minutes). Really lookforward to working through the other levels.

Rank: Flinger with 15 points
By rubberneck24 (@rubberneck24)

will Android users EVER get the Mighty Eagle or the Mighty Dragon? I WANT IT!

Rank: Deputized with 140 points
By Re_coded (@re_coded)

Only T-Mobile Subscribers in the US can get the Mighty Eagle.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Read the post carefully.

By KSD

Good update but whats next? Usually ABS updates are bi-monthly but this is the second mothin a row with an update. Next month would most likely be a Valentines release. And also the Super Bowl occurs in February but the Super Bowl GE last year was for Rio but who knows about this year. A tease for Angry Birds 2? At any rate, IF a Valentines update occurs next month, it would be the third month in a row with an update and I wouldn’t be surprised if ABS is now monthly. We can hope

Rank: Hardened with 735 points
By Bob (@nnll14)

I just came from school from the last day of ITBS and this update calmed me down. Right now i have the iPod version of all 3 full version on my iPad, because it’s less money, so I don’t know about the graphics.

Rank: Hardened with 625 points
By eabluebird (@eabluebird)

Just started playing it! Does anyone know if the mighty dragon is available on
Android?

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

We don’t know for sure, but speculate that it may be.

Rank: DaBomb with 460 points
By Shireen(AngryTech) (@shireen1993)

I’ve already started my Walkthroughs.. the 1st level is really easy! I’m uploading my 1st Walkthrough now. (3* for once)

Rank: Fling King with 4870 points
By Harrystar6 (@harrystar6)

the update is awesome!

Rank: Hardened with 665 points
By antpats (@antpats)

Couldn’t agree more :)

Rank: Fling King with 4870 points
By Harrystar6 (@harrystar6)

do u go on game center my nickname is Harrystar6 Whats Yours?

Rank: Hardened with 665 points
By antpats (@antpats)

mine is ANTPATS anyways ill send you a request :)

Rank: Master Slinger with 5715 points
By Silent Assassin (@silent-assassin)

Harrystar6, did you send me a request on Game center?

Rank: Fling King with 4870 points
By Harrystar6 (@harrystar6)

its so much fun

By The Jack

done!!! great game! golden egg is in level 15 under the catapult…
i think, the banner is a folded chinese flag???

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

I’m just going by what Rovio told me.

By Pete

Black bird to the right of the leftmost structure to send debris flying into the egg. Tough one.

Rank: Sling God with 32120 points
By AMslimfordy (@amslimfordy)

Far easier than that. Bounce Big Brother off the top-left platform.

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