FROM SMARTPHONE TO PODIUM: CANDY CRUSH ALL STARS CROWNS ITS 2026 CHAMPION FOLLOWING MONTHS OF COMPETITION

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Candy Crush All Stars 2026 concluded with Luana from Bahia, Brazil crowned Champion after competing against millions of players worldwide. The London Live Final featured finalists from over 25 countries, a $1 million prize pool, a custom Icebox championship ring, and a new $10,000 bonus round.

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This announcement spotlights Candy Crush All Stars 2026, featuring a global competition across 25 co...

Analysis

This announcement spotlights Candy Crush All Stars 2026, featuring a global competition across 25 countries and a $1,000,000 prize pool, reinforcing King’s scale in mobile gaming. In recent months, Microsoft-related news also emphasized large AI and digital partnerships, some followed by negative price reactions. Investors may watch how sustained user engagement, monetization trends, and subsequent AI or gaming updates interact with MSFT’s current position below its 200-day MA when evaluating the broader narrative.

Key Figures

Prize pool: $1,000,000 Bonus round prize: $10,000 Countries in competition: 25 countries

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Prize pool $1,000,000 Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final total prize pool

Bonus round prize $10,000 Additional bonus round award at Candy Crush All Stars Live Final

Countries in competition 25 countries Weeks of competition across 25 countries to reach the Live Final

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 08 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 08	AI deployment deal	Positive	-1.6%	Large Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout across NHS England healthcare staff.
Jun 03	Platform pricing news	Neutral	-3.2%	ModelFront launched outcome-based pricing for its AI translation platform.
Jun 03	AI data integration	Positive	-3.2%	Pinecone Nexus integrated with Microsoft OneLake to bring AI agents to data.
Jun 02	Healthcare AI model	Positive	-4.2%	Strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to build a frontier healthcare AI model.
Jun 01	Gaming sector report	Positive	+2.3%	King report highlighted €5.89B economic value from European mobile games.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent AI-related announcements have often been followed by negative 24h price reactions, even when the news itself appeared strategically positive.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, Microsoft news has focused on large-scale AI and digital initiatives, including collaborations with Mayo Clinic and NHS England, and an integration between Pinecone Nexus and Microsoft OneLake. Despite seemingly positive AI partnerships, 24-hour price reactions were negative after several of these updates. In contrast, a King report on the mobile games sector’s economic impact saw a positive move of 2.28%. Today’s Candy Crush All Stars announcement again highlights King’s global mobile gaming reach, but comes while MSFT trades below its 200-day MA after multiple AI-driven selloffs.

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• Candy Crush All Stars crowned its 2026 Champion. Luana from Brazil emerged victorious, amongst millions of players worldwide who competed for a coveted spot in the Live Final
• One of the biggest All Stars Live Final yet brought together finalists from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and beyond, in London to compete on stage for a share of the $1 million prize pool and a custom Icebox championship ring
• A brand-new bonus round added an extra layer of excitement to the Live Final, with one player winning an additional $10,000 in the tournament's fastest-paced challenge yet

LONDON, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What started on a phone screen ended on a live stage in London. Candy Crush All Stars has crowned its 2026 Champion. Luana from Bahia, Brazil claimed the title in the Live Final, after competing against millions of players from across the globe, emerging victorious at the tournament's biggest-ever Live Final in London.

She takes home a share of $1 million and a custom Candy Crush-inspired championship ring from Icebox, a multicoloured showpiece set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and pink sapphires crafted into the game's most iconic shapes, from Colorbombs and clusters to red Candies brought to life in stone. At its centre, a spinning blue Wrapped Candy dome that's as playful as the game itself, with the Candy Crush Saga name etched in gold along the band. Luana barely waited for the moment to sink in before she had the ring on her finger, a one-of-a-kind piece designed just for this moment and for the player who earned it.

The Live Final marked a major evolution for the competition, transforming what began as everyday mobile play into a full-scale live spectacle. Finalists from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and beyond, competed on stage in front of fans, family, and media. For the first time, the Live Final introduced a bonus round - a fast-paced, high-intensity challenge that pushed players to their limits in a way the competition has never seen before - with the winner of that bonus round walking away with an additional $10,000.

The Live Final brought together an extraordinary group of competitors, reflecting the scale and diversity of the Candy Crush community. Players travelled from across the globe to compete in London, including Ingrid and German, a husband and wife duo from California's Bay Area, who both advanced to the final stage of the tournament independently, turns out two of the world's best Candy Crush players have been sharing a household all along.

After weeks of competition spanning 25 countries and millions of other Candy Crush players to secure a spot at the Live Final, Luana, an art student from Bahia, Brazil, ultimately claimed the championship title in the Live Final, becoming the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Champion.

"I started playing Candy Crush a while back, it was just something I loved to do, a game that always made small moments fun. I never imagined it would one day take me to a live stage in London to compete against the best players in the world. To come home as the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Champion is something I will carry with me. I am so incredibly proud," said Luana, Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Champion.

"At King, we've always believed that casual games can create moments of real skill, connection and joy at a huge scale. All Stars brings that to life in a way that only Candy Crush can. Seeing the finalists bring their passion and talent to a live stage in London to compete at such a high level is a powerful reminder of what makes our community so special. This tournament was built for our players, and they continue to surprise and inspire us," said Todd Green, President at King.

With millions of players competing worldwide for a spot in the All Stars Live Final, and the Live Final returning to London at its most ambitious scale yet, Candy Crush continues to demonstrate the enduring appeal of shared play on a global scale. More than a decade after launch, the game remains one of the world's most-loved mobile entertainment experiences, bringing joy to millions of players every day.

Candy Crush Saga® is free to download on iOS and Android. For more information, visit candycrushsaga.com.

*Candy Crush All Stars Tournament was held in London in 2021 on an intimate scale.

About Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga® is one of the world's most popular mobile games. Millions of players around the globe match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles, and progress through more than 20,000 levels. In November 2022, Candy Crush Saga celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Candy Crush Saga is available to download for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store, Windows App Store and Facebook.

About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world 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 titles 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 Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at King.com or by following us on LinkedIn, @lifeatking on Instagram.

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FAQ

Who won the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 tournament and what did they receive?

Luana from Bahia, Brazil won the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 tournament and a share of a $1 million prize pool. According to King, she also received a custom Candy Crush-inspired Icebox championship ring featuring gem-set versions of iconic in-game candy shapes.

What was the prize pool for the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final?

The Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final featured a total prize pool of $1 million. According to King, finalists competed on stage in London, with an additional $10,000 awarded through a new fast-paced bonus round challenge.

What new feature was introduced at the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final?

The 2026 Live Final introduced a brand-new bonus round, offering one player an extra $10,000. According to King, this round was the tournament’s fastest-paced challenge yet, designed to push competitors’ skills and add extra excitement to the live event.

Where was the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final held and who participated?

The Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final was held on a live stage in London. According to King, finalists traveled from the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain and other countries after weeks of competition involving millions of Candy Crush players.

How many countries were involved in qualifying for the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final?

Qualifying for the Candy Crush All Stars 2026 Live Final spanned 25 countries worldwide. According to King, millions of Candy Crush players competed for limited spots in London, underscoring the game’s broad global community and long-lasting appeal more than a decade after launch.

Is Candy Crush Saga free to play for users interested after the 2026 All Stars event?

Candy Crush Saga is free to download and play on both iOS and Android devices. According to King, players can access the game via app stores and visit candycrushsaga.com for more information following the 2026 Candy Crush All Stars tournament.