A Beloved Classic Just Got Sweeter Than Ever; Candy Crush Solitaire™ Launches Worldwide
King has launched Candy Crush Solitaire worldwide, combining the classic TriPeaks solitaire card game with the Candy Crush universe. The mobile game features innovative gameplay elements including a 'Hold Slot' feature and the Candy Color Bomb booster in card form.
The launch represents a strategic move for King to expand its portfolio by merging classic gameplay with modern mobile experiences. This addition builds on the success of Candy Crush Saga, which stands as the highest-grossing mobile game in the Western world, featuring over 18,000 levels.
As part of the Microsoft family since 2023, King's new solitaire game aims to bring more innovation to the mobile gaming market. The game is available for free download across major platforms including the Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play, and Samsung Galaxy Store.
King ha lanciato Candy Crush Solitaire a livello mondiale, combinando il classico gioco di carte Solitaire TriPeaks con l'universo di Candy Crush. Il gioco mobile presenta elementi di gameplay innovativi, tra cui una funzione 'Hold Slot' e il potenziatore Candy Color Bomb in forma di carta.
Il lancio rappresenta una mossa strategica per King per espandere il proprio portfolio, unendo il gameplay classico con esperienze moderne di gioco mobile. Questo aggiunta si basa sul successo di Candy Crush Saga, che è il gioco mobile con il maggior incasso nel mondo occidentale, con oltre 18.000 livelli.
Come parte della famiglia Microsoft dal 2023, il nuovo gioco di solitario di King mira a portare maggiore innovazione nel mercato dei giochi mobili. Il gioco è disponibile per il download gratuito su tutte le principali piattaforme, tra cui Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play e Samsung Galaxy Store.
King ha lanzado Candy Crush Solitaire a nivel mundial, combinando el clásico juego de cartas de solitario TriPeaks con el universo de Candy Crush. El juego móvil presenta elementos de jugabilidad innovadores, incluyendo la función 'Hold Slot' y el potenciador Candy Color Bomb en forma de carta.
El lanzamiento representa un movimiento estratégico para King para expandir su portafolio al fusionar la jugabilidad clásica con experiencias modernas de juego móvil. Esta adición se basa en el éxito de Candy Crush Saga, que es el juego móvil más rentable en el mundo occidental, con más de 18,000 niveles.
Como parte de la familia de Microsoft desde 2023, el nuevo juego de solitario de King busca traer más innovación al mercado de juegos móviles. El juego está disponible para descarga gratuita en las principales plataformas, incluyendo Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play y Samsung Galaxy Store.
King는 전 세계적으로 Candy Crush Solitaire를 출시했습니다. 이는 클래식 TriPeaks 솔리테어 카드 게임과 Candy Crush 세계를 결합한 것입니다. 모바일 게임은 'Hold Slot' 기능과 카드 형태의 Candy Color Bomb 부스터를 포함하여 혁신적인 게임 플레이 요소를 특징으로 합니다.
출시는 King의 전략적 조치로, 고전적인 게임 플레이와 현대 모바일 경험을 융합하여 포트폴리오를 확장하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 추가 내용은 18,000개 이상의 레벨을 자랑하는 서구 세계에서 가장 수익성이 높은 모바일 게임인 Candy Crush Saga의 성공을 바탕으로 하고 있습니다.
2023년부터 Microsoft 가족의 일원인 King's 새로운 솔리테어 게임은 모바일 게임 시장에 더 많은 혁신을 가져오려 합니다. 이 게임은 Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play 및 Samsung Galaxy Store를 포함한 주요 플랫폼에서 무료 다운로드할 수 있습니다.
King a lancé Candy Crush Solitaire dans le monde entier, combinant le classique jeu de cartes Solitaire TriPeaks avec l'univers de Candy Crush. Le jeu mobile propose des éléments de gameplay innovants, y compris une fonction 'Hold Slot' et le booster Candy Color Bomb sous forme de carte.
Le lancement représente un mouvement stratégique pour King visant à élargir son portefeuille en fusionnant un gameplay classique avec des expériences modernes sur mobile. Cet ajout s'appuie sur le succès de Candy Crush Saga, qui est le jeu mobile le plus rentable dans le monde occidental, avec plus de 18 000 niveaux.
Faisant partie de la famille Microsoft depuis 2023, le nouveau jeu de solitaire de King cherche à apporter plus d'innovation sur le marché des jeux mobiles. Le jeu est disponible en téléchargement gratuit sur toutes les principales plateformes, y compris Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play et Samsung Galaxy Store.
King hat Candy Crush Solitaire weltweit veröffentlicht, indem das klassische TriPeaks-Solitärspiel mit dem Candy Crush-Universum kombiniert wird. Das Mobile-Game bietet innovative Gameplay-Elemente, darunter eine 'Hold Slot'-Funktion und den Candy Color Bomb Booster in Kartenform.
Der Launch stellt einen strategischen Schritt für King dar, sein Portfolio zu erweitern, indem klassisches Gameplay mit modernen mobilen Erfahrungen verbunden wird. Diese Ergänzung baut auf dem Erfolg von Candy Crush Saga auf, das das umsatzstärkste Mobile Game in der westlichen Welt ist und über 18.000 Level umfasst.
Als Teil der Microsoft-Familie seit 2023 zielt Kings neues Solitärspiel darauf ab, mehr Innovation in den mobilenGaming-Markt zu bringen. Das Spiel ist als kostenloser Download auf allen großen Plattformen erhältlich, darunter Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play und Samsung Galaxy Store.
- Launch of new game expanding the successful Candy Crush franchise
- Strategic portfolio expansion into new gaming genres
- Leveraging existing successful IP (Candy Crush) for new revenue streams
- Cross-platform availability across major app stores
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The launch of Candy Crush Solitaire marks a significant strategic expansion for Microsoft's gaming portfolio through King. The mobile gaming market, valued at
This launch is particularly strategic for three key reasons:
- The solitaire genre has historically demonstrated remarkable user retention rates, with Microsoft's classic Solitaire maintaining over 35 million monthly active users. Combining this proven gameplay with Candy Crush's successful monetization model could create a powerful new revenue stream.
- The expansion leverages King's expertise in free-to-play mechanics and Microsoft's vast user data from its traditional solitaire games, potentially creating superior player engagement and monetization opportunities.
- This represents the first major collaboration between Microsoft's casual games division and King since the acquisition, suggesting more synergistic products may be in development.
From a market perspective, this launch addresses the growing demand for 'hybrid casual' games that combine familiar mechanics with fresh twists. The timing is particularly advantageous as mobile gamers increasingly seek experiences that blend nostalgia with modern gaming elements.
For investors, this development signals Microsoft's commitment to maximizing its gaming investments through strategic brand extensions and cross-platform synergies. The potential for revenue growth is substantial, considering Candy Crush Saga's proven monetization model and solitaire's broad appeal across demographics.
Candy Crush Solitaire gameplay (Graphic: King)
Candy Crush Solitaire offers players a fun, mentally stimulating challenge, combining the familiar gameplay of TriPeaks solitaire with challenging levels, innovative gameplay, and tasty rewards, as they are immersed into the sensory and whimsical Candy Crush universe.
Beloved characters join players on a sweet journey around the world, collecting Candified postcards and delicious rewards as they progress through the game, solving puzzles and stacking cards. This new mobile game offering will launch with a set of features, including the “Hold Slot,” enabling players to set cards aside for later use, or they can unleash the fan-favorite Candy Color Bomb booster - reimagined in card form - to conquer tricky levels.
“We’re excited to take a timeless card game like solitaire and reimagine it through the lens of the iconic Candy Crush brand,” said Tjodolf Sommestad, President, King. “The launch of Candy Crush Solitaire marks an important step in King’s strategy to expand our portfolio by combining classic gameplay with our expertise in creating immersive, player-focused mobile experiences. This new addition not only strengthens the Candy Crush franchise’s global reach but also delivers fresh, innovative ways for players to connect and engage with the games they love, all with that signature Candy Crush energy.”
Candy Crush Solitaire builds on the success of Candy Crush Saga, the highest-grossing mobile game of all time in the Western world since its launch [source: Data.ai]. The game has maintained its relevance and reaffirmed its position as one of the global leaders in mobile gaming.
With Candy Crush first captivating players worldwide through Candy Crush Saga, the match-3 mobile gaming phenomenon, the franchise continues to evolve, boasting over 18,000 levels and now expanding into new genres to bring its iconic fun to even more players around the globe.
Since 2023, King has been part of the Microsoft family, and when asked about the most recent solitaire game, Paul Jensen, GM of Casual Games, Microsoft said, “As the most popular card game of all time, Microsoft solitaire is hugely special to us at Microsoft. We’re thrilled to see King create an exciting new twist to solitaire as the newest addition to King’s widely loved Candy Crush franchise. The launch marks an exciting milestone as our businesses look to work together to bring more choice and innovation to the mobile gaming market in the future.”
Candy Crush Solitaire is free to download and available now on the Amazon App Store, Apple App Store, Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store and more.
About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), has Kingsters in
About Candy Crush Solitaire
Candy Crush Solitaire™ brings a fresh twist to the classic card game, combining the timeless fun of solitaire with the vibrant and colorful world of Candy Crush®. Players can unwind and challenge themselves as they solve puzzles, stack cards, and enjoy innovative gameplay that reimagines solitaire in a delightful new way.
Candy Crush Solitaire is free to download and available on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon App Store. Whether you’re a fan of card games or looking for a relaxing escape, Candy Crush Solitaire offers a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.
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