Candy Crush Saga developers at King are considering a potential strike next week, as reported by Swedish labor unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer. This possibility comes after the unions' proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which outlines terms for wages, working conditions, and other employment-related matters, was rejected by King’s leadership in August. The unions have warned that if no agreement is reached with a mediator, a strike could begin on September 25. King has stated that it does not accept the proposed CBA, claiming that its current benefits are more favorable for all of its global employees, including those in Sweden. The unions have emphasized that their members are seeking secure working conditions, the ability to have a voice in workplace decisions, and clear, fair rules that apply to everyone. Unionen shared this sentiment on LinkedIn, and Sveriges Ingenjörer made a similar statement. It is worth noting that issuing a strike notice does not always mean the union will follow through with a work stoppage. Often, the threat of a strike alone is enough to encourage management to return to the bargaining table. King was acquired by Microsoft as part of its $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in 2023. Recently, workers at Blizzard Entertainment, another subsidiary of Microsoft, successfully ratified their first union contracts, securing wage increases, hybrid work schedules, and "just cause" protections, among other benefits. This recent success, combined with King's role as one of Microsoft’s guaranteed video game earners, may be adding pressure to the ongoing negotiations between King and the unions. Candy Crush Saga, one of King’s most popular games, continues to generate significant revenue. According to Bloomberg reports, the game earned $875 million in 2025 alone. This financial success highlights the importance of the game to King and, by extension, to Microsoft, which could influence how the company approaches the current labor negotiations.