These mods have gained popularity because the official Angry Birds Rio was delisted from app stores on February 3, 2020, due to licensing issues [4, 5]. Since the original game is no longer officially supported, the fan community has taken to creating these "Sprites Changed" versions to keep the experience fresh for players on PC. Where to Find
: Some versions, like those shared in community Discord servers, include complete retextures for all birds and pigs [2]. Angry Birds Rio Sprites Changed
: Creators like Luis Augusto provide gameplay demonstrations of the sprite changes [13]. These mods have gained popularity because the official