Candy Crush Saga is celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special crossover event featuring characters, music and collectibles from eight popular gaming franchises, including Halo, DOOM, Fallout and Forza.
The limited event, called Game On Season, began on November 12, 2026, and will remain available until December 6.
Developed by King, the event introduces Xbox themed activities into the popular mobile puzzle game, allowing players to collect digital pins inspired by familiar characters and explore specially arranged music from Microsoft's gaming franchises.
The crossover is available across iOS, Android, Amazon and the Windows app store.
Microsoft is also offering a limited collection of physical pins through a promotional giveaway, although eligibility is restricted to residents of the United States.
Eight Xbox Franchises Join Candy Crush Saga
The Game On Season event features content inspired by eight franchises from Xbox's gaming portfolio.
These include Halo, Fallout, Sea of Thieves, Forza, DOOM, Banjo-Kazooie, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro.
Characters and recognizable elements from these games have been adapted to fit Candy Crush Saga's colorful visual style.
Master Chief's helmet from Halo is among the collectible digital pins, alongside characters such as Dr. Neo Cortex from Crash Bandicoot.
Players can unlock these collectibles by participating in the event's arcade themed Leagues activities.
The crossover is designed to introduce recognizable Xbox characters to Candy Crush Saga's mobile audience while celebrating the history of Microsoft's gaming division.
Limited Edition Xbox Pins Are Available Through a Giveaway
Alongside the digital rewards, King has produced physical versions of selected collectible pins.
The company is offering 1,000 physical pin sets through a promotional sweepstakes associated with the event.
However, participation is limited to eligible residents of the United States.
The physical collectibles are separate from the standard digital pins earned through gameplay.
For players outside the United States, the in-game crossover and its virtual collectibles remain the primary way to participate in the celebration.
King has not announced broader international availability for the physical pin sets.
Halo and DOOM Music Receive Special Candy Crush Arrangements
One of the event's more unusual additions is a collection of newly arranged music inspired by six Xbox franchises.
The participating soundtracks come from Halo, Fallout, Sea of Thieves, Forza, DOOM and Banjo-Kazooie.
Rather than simply importing the original music, King commissioned arrangements designed to fit the playful atmosphere of Candy Crush Saga.
The recordings involved the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg, a Bulgarian choir and an accordion performer.
The Halo arrangement retains elements of its recognizable choral sound while introducing rhythmic changes suited to the puzzle game.
King has also released a video showing the recording process, while the complete arrangements are available for listening through Spotify.
Paula Ingvar, General Manager of Candy Crush, said the team enjoyed hearing familiar Xbox music performed with an orchestra, choir and accordion.
Xbox Anniversary Celebrations Include More Gaming Updates
The Candy Crush Saga collaboration is one of several announcements connected to Xbox's 25th anniversary on November 15, 2026.
Microsoft has also introduced Xbox Playback, a feature that allows players to look back at their gaming history.
Other announcements include additional original Xbox games becoming available on PC and a free Firefight mode update planned for Halo: Campaign Evolved.
These activities accompany anniversary promotions across Microsoft's wider gaming portfolio.
For Candy Crush Saga, Game On Season provides a temporary collection of themed music, challenges and rewards.
The event will remain active until December 6, giving players several weeks to participate and unlock its Xbox inspired digital collectibles.
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