Candy Crush Saga has started a special event to mark 25 years of Xbox. Called Game On Season, it began on November 12, 2026, and runs until December 6. It is free to play on iOS and Android.
The event features eight gaming franchises associated with Xbox: Halo, Fallout, Sea of Thieves, Forza, DOOM, Banjo-Kazooie, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro. Players can explore the franchises through collectible pins, remastered music and a new contest.
The event adds the Xbox 25 Pin Collection. Players unlock the pins as they finish levels and move through the game. Some designs show Master Chief's helmet from Halo, the Cacodemon from DOOM, and Dr. Neo Cortex from Crash Bandicoot. For fans of these games, it is a fun way to spot old favorites in Candy Crush's bright style.
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King, the maker of Candy Crush, has remade six well-known game themes. They come from Halo, Fallout, Sea of Thieves, Forza, DOOM, and Banjo-Kazooie. The new arrangements combine orchestral music, choir vocals and accordion.
The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and the Bulgarian Voices Berlin choir played on the tracks, and composer Federico Truzzi helped with the music. Players can hear the songs while they play. All six are also on Spotify and other music apps.
There are prizes too. Players in the US can enter a contest to win one of 1,000 limited-edition pin packs. Entry is on the official Candy Crush website. The event also adds an arcade-style Leagues contest, where players compete and climb the rankings.
The event joins one of the biggest mobile puzzle games with 25 years of Xbox history. Players have until December 6 to collect the pins, enjoy the music, and try the new leagues. Fans of either brand will find something to like.