What 2014 Candy Crush sequel introduced soda candies?

The 2014 Candy Crush sequel that introduced soda candies was Candy Crush Soda Saga.

King soft-launched the game in May 2014, then released its Facebook version worldwide in October and its mobile app in November. The sequel kept the familiar candy-swapping format but added soda bottles and soda-filled boards, giving gravity a new role in the puzzle design.

In Soda Saga, soda can rise from the bottom of the board. Candies then float upward to the highest soda level, reversing the familiar downward flow seen in much of the original Candy Crush Saga. This change affected level objectives, movement, and the way players planned matches.

The year and feature help distinguish it from the other major sequels. Candy Crush Jelly Saga was soft-launched in 2015 and released widely in 2016, while Candy Crush Friends Saga arrived in 2018. Bubble Witch 2 Saga was also made by King, but it belongs to a different series and is not a Candy Crush sequel.