Candy Crush Saga is King’s long-running match-3 puzzle game and one of the most installed titles on Google Play, with more than one billion downloads. The idea is simple: swap neighboring candies to line up three or more of the same color, meet the level goal within a set number of moves, and move on.
What keeps the game current is its release schedule. King states that it updates Candy Crush Saga every week, and the latest version listed is 1.337.0.2. Those updates rarely come with detailed notes, but they usually add fresh levels and time-limited events, while the way you play, save progress and spend money stays the same from one week to the next.
Version 1.337.0.2 and Android 6.0 support
- Updated: September 17, 2026
- Version: 1.337.0.2
- Requires Android: 6.0+
- Developer: King
- Installs: 1,000,000,000+
Google Play data as of September 26, 2026
Version 1.337.0.2 changes
This version reached Google Play on September 17, 2026. The developer notes say:
We hope you’re having fun playing Candy Crush Saga! We update the game every week so don’t forget to download the latest version to get all the sweet new features and levels!
New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun!
Coming back after a break? About time!
Let’s play!
What the weekly updates bring
The current release notes are a general welcome message rather than a changelog: they remind players that the game is updated weekly and encourage everyone to download the latest version to get new features and levels. In practice, the steady flow of new levels is the main reason to keep the app current.
The description also mentions daily rewards, limited-time events, and regular updates that keep the experience fresh. Because events and new content rely on the latest version, an outdated install can miss them. Enabling automatic updates in Google Play is the easiest way to stay in step, especially if you play daily.
Levels, boosters, and offline play
Levels come in different types, from Clear the Jelly to Rainbow Rapids, and blockers such as chocolate and jelly add pressure as you advance through thousands of stages. Matching four or five candies creates special candies such as striped candies, wrapped candies, and the Color Bomb, and combining them sets off larger chain reactions that clear big parts of the board.
Boosters named in the listing include the Color Bomb, Lollipop Hammer, and Jelly Fish, which help when a level stalls. It is a single-player game you can play at your own pace, and King notes that many levels support offline play, which makes it useful on flights or commutes without a signal.
A light 2D puzzle for one-handed play
King does not list hardware requirements in the store description, and Candy Crush Saga is a light 2D game by modern standards. It runs on a wide range of Android phones and tablets, and its portrait layout suits one-handed play, much like Subway Surfers. Short levels also make it easy to pause and resume without losing your place.
Storage use grows gradually as weekly updates add levels and events, so the installed size increases over time. Offline play covers many levels, but events, syncing, and some rewards require a connection. If space is tight, clearing other large apps is usually enough, since the game itself remains modest in size.
Saving progress and spending
Progress is stored on the device by default. Connecting to a King account or Facebook syncs your level and items, which helps when you move to a new phone or play on more than one device. Link your account early if you plan to stay with the game for a while, since unsynced progress on a lost or reset phone cannot be recovered.
The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases for items such as boosters and extra moves, and King notes that payments can be turned off in device settings. Google Play gives it an Everyone rating, so it suits younger players too. The listing also discloses that King shares personal information with advertising partners to personalize ads, with details in its privacy policy.
Candy boards, level goals and boosters
Weekly levels, Wi-Fi and paying for moves
How often does King add new levels?
King updates the game every week, usually with new levels and features. The release notes stay general, so you find new content by playing.
Which parts of Candy Crush Saga need a connection?
Many levels work offline. Syncing progress between devices, limited-time events and some rewards need an internet connection.
Can I block paid boosters and extra moves?
Yes. The game is free to play, and purchases of boosters and extra moves can be turned off in your device settings. It is rated Everyone.
