Candy Crush Saga marks 25 years of Xbox with Game On season

A puzzle event for an Xbox milestone

Candy Crush Saga has launched a limited-time season called Game On to mark 25 years of Xbox, according to Pocket Gamer. The event began on 12 November 2026 and runs until 6 December 2026.

During the season, the match-three puzzler adds content inspired by the console and its best-known games.

Collectible pins and a real-world contest

The centrepiece of the season is the Xbox 25 Pin Collection, a set of unlockable in-game collectibles. Pocket Gamer says these include items tied to famous franchises, such as Master Chief's helmet from Halo and the Cacodemon from Doom.

There is also a real-life contest attached to the event. Players can enter for a chance to win physical versions of the pins, according to Pocket Gamer.

Why King can draw on so many franchises

The breadth of the crossover reflects King's place inside Microsoft. The studio behind Candy Crush Saga is part of Activision Blizzard, which Microsoft owns, so characters and settings from across the company's game catalogues are available for events like this.

Pocket Gamer notes that series such as Warcraft and Diablo could also have featured, though the confirmed line-up for Game On focuses on the franchises listed above. The site frames the season as a light tribute rather than a deep crossover.

What players should know

The season is time-limited, so players who want the pins have until 6 December 2026 to unlock them. The event is live now on Candy Crush Saga.

Details about the real-world contest, such as how winners are chosen, were not set out in the report. Readers interested in entering should check the official Candy Crush Saga channels for the full terms.