As the title suggests, Angry Birds Rio is now available for the PC, but not through Intel AppUp — at least not yet. Rovio hinted a day or two ago that the the launch of Angry Birds Rio would be a “silent” one (meaning, they wouldn’t announce it). Thankfully, the amazing Angry Birds fans here on ABN — most notably RZLIII and ecarland — who sniffed it out early this morning right after it dropped.
Since this is a new format that is being offered as a standalone download and installable application, we decided to throw a quick FAQ together to help you get started (again, a big — no huge — thanks to RZLIII and ecarland in the forum for being the first to provide us with some insight):
Where do I download it and how much does it cost?
To download Angry Birds or Angry Birds Rio on your PC head over to download.angrybirds.com. Each version is $4.95 to purchase, but there are free demos available that you can upgrade from without losing your progress.
How to I download and install Angry Birds or Angry Birds Rio on my PC?
To download the demo or to purchase the full game head over to, download.angrybirds.com. Once downloaded you can install Angry Birds or Angry Birds Rio just like any other application. If you have trouble follow the simple setup guide that Rovio created.
I bought an activation key, now how do I activate it?
To activate the game, you must enter a serial number that can be purchased online. Once you receive the activation key via email launch the game and click the “Activate Full Version” button. Now, copy and paste the key into the “Enter the key” field and click “Register the key”. This will unlock all of the levels, Golden Eggs and give you access to future updates. An internet connection is required to activate the game.
Are the free demos unlimited?
No. Our initial tests indicate that you can play them for only about 30-minutes at which time you are asked to upgrade. We’ll do more testing. If you have a different experience please let us know.
Not 100% sure on this one. We will try and get some clarity.
I have the previous — Intel AppUp — version of Angry Birds PC, will I have to start from scratch?
No, you will not. Based on our testing it looks like the new standalone version recognizes and loads your progress.
I purchased Angry Birds through Intel AppUp, will have I have to buy it again?
We believe so.
Are they available for purchase outside the USA?
Yes, you can purchase and activate the games from anywhere in the world!
If I download and play the demo version will I lose my progress if I decide to upgrade to the full version?
From what we can tell you will NOT lose your progress when you upgrade.
Does it work on Windows Vista?
Yes. The system requirements are: OS Windows XP SP2, RAM 512MB, CPU 1 GHz, Graphic OpenGL 1.3 compatible, Internet Connection required for activation
Does it work on 64-bit version of Windows 7?
Yes, though it installs as a 32-bit application.
When will it be available through Intel AppUp
This we don’t know. Maybe never, maybe tomorrow.
Can I share my activation key with my friends?
No. Per the Rovio FAQ, “A single purchase only allows for single-user use. The activation key is valid for three installs so you can install the game on your desktop or laptop with a single key”. Note, this makes it sound like you can up install it on your laptop AND PC with a single key, but from what I’ve heard this is not the case. It’s 3 installs on a single device (i.e. You can install and uninstall 3 times with the same key).
