The global interactive entertainment and mobile game development studio King, widely recognized as the creator of the immensely popular franchise Candy Crush Saga, is owned by Microsoft. King operates as part of Microsoft Gaming, functioning alongside other major development divisions following a massive corporate acquisition process. This milestone transaction integrated King's extensive portfolio of casual games, advanced analytics tools, and mobile monetization expertise into the broader Microsoft ecosystem, expanding their footprint across diverse digital entertainment platforms, gaming genres, and global consumer markets.