Which sequel lets players select series characters to help with puzzles?

Candy Crush Friends Saga is the sequel that lets players select series characters to help with puzzles.

Released in 2018, Candy Crush Friends Saga added a character-assistance system to the familiar matching formula. Before a round, players can often choose a Candy Crush character, and that character’s special power activates after enough candies of a particular color are collected. Powers can perform useful actions such as creating or transforming special candies.

This feature distinguishes Friends Saga from the other listed games. Candy Crush Soda Saga is known for soda, altered gravity, and floating candies. Candy Crush Jelly Saga introduces jelly-filled squares and competitions against the Jelly Queen. Pet Rescue Saga is another King title, but it is not a Candy Crush sequel and uses a different block-matching structure.

Candy Crush Friends Saga launched on iOS and Android in October 2018. Its selectable helpers are more than decorative characters: they directly affect strategy, making the choice of companion part of planning each level.