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Red is the protagonist of the Angry Birds franchise. He is a cardinal where in the classic series, he lives on Piggy Island with some of his closest friends and takes care of the eggs. In the film series, he is a native of Bird Island, born as an orphan, and was once rejected and ostracized by his peers, until he became a hero and earned their respect.

Game appearances[]

Sonic Dash[]

In Sonic Dash, Red has appeared in both his classic design, formerly as Red until renamed as Epic-Red, and his film-based design. His Epic-Red form was added during the Angry Birds Epic Event, which lasted from 11 June 2015 - 1 July 2015. His film form came much later, with the event introducing this version to the game lasting from 14 March 2024 - 21 March 2024. In the game, both versions of the character have the following gameplay characteristics:

Character	Affinity Bonus	Upgrade Profile
		Power-Up	Highest Level
Epic-Red	N/A	Dash Boost	9
		x2 Multiplier	9
		Magnet	8
		Shield	10
		Headstart
Red	N/A	Dash Boost	10
		x2 Multiplier	9
		Magnet	11
		Shield	12
		Headstart	10

Sonic Forces: Speed Battle[]

In Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, Red was added as a playable character during the version 4.25.0 update, along with Chuck. In this game, he sports his film-based design only. He has the following gameplay characteristics:

Image	Rarity	Stats	Items			Version
			Projectile	Boost	Trap
	Challenger	Speed: 9/10 Acceleration: 7/10 Strength: 5/10	Shockwave	Slingshot Boost	Tricky Towers	Version 4.25.0 (4 March 2024)

In other media[]

Books and comics[]

Archie Comics[]

The classic version of Red makes a brief cameo in Sonic Universe #32, where he is seen as one of the many prisoners of the Zone Jail. He is one of the people Scourge attacks during his attempt to break out of the prison. This was nearly 4 years before his actual crossover debut with Sonic in Sonic Dash.

Trivia[]

• Elements of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise have made cameo/crossover appearances in Angry Birds 2, Angry Birds Epic, and Angry Birds Friends.

Gallery[]

Gallery

Red wearing a Sonic-themed outfit, from Angry Birds 2. Sonic Dash Epic-Red's card, from Sonic Dash. Red, with Chuck and Bomb, from Sonic Dash. Autumn 2023, posted on the official SEGA Twitter account. Artwork by Pseudochel, posted on the official SEGA Twitter account. Artwork by Shirotani, posted on the official SEGA Twitter account for Christmas 2023. New Year 2024 from Sega Sammy, illustrated by Yui Karasuno.

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References[]

External links[]

• Red on Angry Birds Wiki
• Classic Red on Angry Birds Wiki