Survivor 50 Brings Show to Mobile Games

CBS and Zynga partner to integrate Survivor into Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, and more mobile titles.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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CBS and Zynga are teaming up to bring the hit reality TV show Survivor to mobile games for the first time in the franchise's 25-year history. The partnership will see themed events, gameplay, and challenges inspired by Survivor's 50th season rolled out across several Zynga titles including Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Two Dots, FarmVille 3, and Dragon City.

Why it matters

This marks a significant expansion of the Survivor brand beyond just the TV show, allowing the long-running reality competition to directly engage fans through their favorite mobile games. The integrations are designed to capture Survivor's signature mix of strategy, competition, and puzzles, further extending the show's reach and interactivity.

The details

The Survivor 50 mobile game partnership will launch around the season premiere on February 25 and continue throughout the season. Zynga's integrations will include word-based challenges in Words With Friends, watch events tied to weekly episodes in Zynga Poker, and limited-time challenges, themed rewards, and season-long events in Two Dots, FarmVille 3, and Dragon City. There will also be a Zynga Poker sweepstakes offering the chance to win a trip to the live Survivor 50 finale in Los Angeles.

  • Survivor 50 kicks off with a three-hour premiere on February 25, 2026 from 8-11pm ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.
  • The mobile game integrations will launch around the season premiere and continue throughout the season.

The players

CBS

The television network that airs the Survivor reality competition show.

Zynga

The mobile game developer and publisher partnering with CBS to bring Survivor content to its titles including Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Two Dots, FarmVille 3, and Dragon City.

Jeff Probst

The five-time Emmy-winning host of the Survivor TV series.

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What’s next

The Survivor 50 mobile game integrations will continue throughout the season, with new content and events rolling out across the participating Zynga titles.

The takeaway

By bringing the Survivor brand to mobile games, CBS and Zynga are finding new ways to engage the show's passionate fanbase and expand the franchise beyond just the TV series. This partnership represents a significant evolution in how major entertainment properties can directly interact with audiences through their favorite mobile games.