In what is no doubt a sign that humanity as we know it is coming to a swift, unproductive end, Microsoft has announced that King's notoriously moreish
Candy Crush Saga will come pre-installed with Windows 10. That's right,
pre-installed. In what appears to be an
entirely non-ironic post over at Xbox Wire, Microsoft says that "as an added bonus,
Candy Crush Saga will automatically be installed for customers that upgrade to or download Windows 10 for periods of time following the game launch."
There's no word on whether you'll be able to opt out of the automatic install, although it's likely King will want to get as many people as possible hooked on
Candy Crush given its recent financial struggles. Earlier today, the company's shares
fell as much as 14 percent in after-hours trading after it issued a profit warning. It noted in its first quarter financials that revenue was lower than expected due to slowing
Candy Crush sales, and players moving to "more mature games."
