Candy Crush Xbox 25th anniversary event

Candy Crush Turns Xbox Memories Into Pins and Remixes

Candy Crush Saga launched an Xbox 25th-anniversary event that lets players collect franchise-inspired digital pins by completing levels. Eight franchises appear in the crossover, while six receive remixed music.

By Cham Published Nov 13, 2026, 5:47 PM IST12:17 PM UTC 2 min read

The short version

The Game On Season began on 12 November 2026 and is scheduled to end on 6 December 2026.

Players earn digital pins inspired by eight franchises by completing levels, with an exclusive Xbox 25 reward as the ultimate prize.

Six of the eight featured franchises have remixed music in a “Candyfied” style.

US players can enter a sweepstake for a chance to win one of 1,000 limited-edition physical pin packs.

Why it matters: The crossover brings Xbox franchise characters and music into Candy Crush Saga through collectible pins and remixed tracks.

Candy Crush Saga launched its Xbox 25th-anniversary Game On Season on 12 November, combining collectible pins with music remixes.

The limited-time event is scheduled to run through 6 December 2026, with players completing levels and collecting franchise-inspired digital pins as they work towards an exclusive Xbox 25 reward. There are eight franchises in the crossover, but only six get the “Candyfied” musical treatment.

The pins draw on characters and moments from the franchises. Examples include Master Chief's helmet, the Cacodemon and Dr. Neo Cortex. Players earn them by completing levels, with the Xbox 25 reward at the end of the collection effort.

What we know

Players complete levels to collect digital pins inspired by franchise characters and moments.
Collecting pins can lead to an exclusive Xbox 25 reward.

Still unclear

Whether the event will be extended beyond 6 December 2026.
How many players have taken part or how many pins have been collected so far.

Eight franchises, six remixes

Franchises in the crossover

Halo
Fallout
Spyro
Banjo-Kazooie
Crash Bandicoot
Sea of Thieves
Doom
Forza

Franchises with remixed music

Halo
Fallout
Sea of Thieves
Forza
Doom
Banjo-Kazooie

Recorded with an orchestra, an accordion and the Bulgarian Voices Berlin choir, the remixed tracks are available on music streaming services such as Spotify. One account, however, names the German Film Orchestra Babelsburg and a Bulgarian Choir instead.

We wanted to do more than put an anniversary logo into the game. The question was: what could we make together that would be genuinely fun for our players?

Trevor BurrowsCandy Crush head of product

An arcade-themed Leagues event is also part of the season. Candy Crush general manager Paula Ingvar described the mix of instruments and voices in the Halo theme as unusual.

Hearing the Halo theme played by an orchestra, a choir and an accordion in Candy Crush still makes our team smile.

Paula IngvarCandy Crush general manager

US residents can enter a sweepstake at CandyCrush.com for a chance to receive one of 1,000 exclusive, physical pin packs.

12 November 2026Game On Season begins
Candy Crush Saga launches its Xbox 25th-anniversary crossover.
6 December 2026Scheduled end
The event is due to close.

The event is scheduled to end on 6 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How do players get pins in the Candy Crush Xbox event?

Players complete levels to collect digital pins inspired by characters and moments from the featured franchises. Collecting pins is tied to an exclusive Xbox 25 reward.

Which franchises are featured in the Game On Season?

The eight franchises are Halo, Fallout, Spyro, Banjo-Kazooie, Crash Bandicoot, Sea of Thieves, Doom and Forza.

When does the Candy Crush Xbox event end?

The Game On Season is scheduled to run until 6 December 2026.