All articles tagged with #apple arcade
SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, a highly anticipated sequel to a popular Apple Arcade game, will be released on December 4, offering new gameplay on various Apple devices as part of the subscription service, which costs $6.99/month with a free trial and is included in Apple One plans.
Apple Arcade is launching four new games in November, including the highly anticipated Football Manager 26 Touch, a soccer management simulator, along with MySims, MySims Kingdom, and Toca Boca Jr Classics, expanding its diverse gaming lineup for subscribers.
Football Manager 26 Touch, focusing on building football dynasties, is set to launch on November 4 on Apple Arcade, offering new features and updates for sports simulation fans.
Apple Arcade is releasing four new games in October, including NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition with a new NBA Eras feature, along with three other titles on October 2. The service continues to expand its game library with both indie and big IP titles, offering over 200 ad-free games for $6.99/month or via Apple One.
Verizon is ending free access to Apple Arcade and other perks for customers on legacy plans starting September 2025, as part of a shift to more expensive, unbundled plans and the removal of loyalty discounts, encouraging customers to switch to new myPlan options.
Apple announced the new Apple Games app at WWDC, a centralized platform for managing and enjoying games across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It features social tools like friends, groups, challenges, and in-game updates, aiming to enhance multiplayer experiences and game discovery, including access to Apple Arcade. The app is set to launch with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 this fall.
Apple has announced a new Apple Games app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, consolidating App Store games, Apple Arcade, and Game Center features into a dedicated, pre-installed app to enhance game discovery and social gaming experiences.
Ahead of WWDC, Apple has launched a new games.apple.com domain, hinting at a forthcoming Apple Games app for iOS 19 (likely iOS 26), which will integrate App Store and Apple Arcade games with social features. The blank page suggests upcoming content, possibly a marketing site or web-based game access, to be revealed after the WWDC keynote.
Apple is expanding its focus on mobile gaming with the development of a new dedicated gaming app for iOS 19, replacing Game Center and integrating with Apple Arcade, while also acquiring game studio RAC7 to bolster its gaming offerings amid the rise of cloud gaming.
Apple has acquired RAC7, the studio behind the popular game Sneaky Sasquatch, marking its first purchase of a video game studio. The move aims to expand its presence in mobile gaming through Apple Arcade, continuing its strategy of collaborating with third-party developers to enhance its gaming offerings.
Apple is developing a dedicated gaming app for iOS devices that will integrate store, social, and achievement features, aiming to centralize gaming activities and promote its market leadership, with plans to preinstall it on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, and possibly Mac. The company has also acquired RAC7, the developer of Sneaky Sasquatch, as part of its evolving gaming strategy.
Apple is set to launch a new gaming app at its Worldwide Developer Conference, replacing Game Center with a more Xbox-like interface that will serve as a hub for games, achievements, and leaderboards across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, expected to debut with iOS 17 in September. The company also acquired gaming studio RAC7, known for Sneaky Sasquatch, to bolster its gaming ecosystem.
Apple is developing a dedicated gaming app for iOS 19, set to replace Game Center, and will preinstall it on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, debuting at WWDC 2025 with a rollout in September, aiming to streamline game discovery and promote Apple Arcade alongside third-party titles.
Apple has acquired its first video game studio, RAC7, known for Sneaky Sasquatch, to enhance its Apple Arcade offerings, while continuing collaborations with third-party developers.
Fantasian, originally an Apple Arcade exclusive RPG by Hironobu Sakaguchi, is set to release on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC as Fantasian Neo Dimension on December 5. The new version includes added voice acting, enhancing the experience, and is published by Square Enix. The game features a unique Dimengeon mechanic, allowing players to store random battles for later combat.