Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is a subscription service launched by Apple Inc. on September 19, 2019. The service provides subscribers with access to a curated library of video games developed by various studios and developers.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Apple Arcade is a part of the Apple ecosystem, which includes other services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, and iCloud. The service is available on iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices, as well as Macintosh computers.

The service was announced on March 25, 2019, during an Apple Special Event at the Steve Jobs Theater. It was launched later that year on September 19, coinciding with the release of iOS 13.

Features[edit | edit source]

Apple Arcade offers a variety of features that distinguish it from other gaming subscription services. These include:

Ad-free gaming: Games on Apple Arcade are free of advertisements and in-app purchases.
Offline play: All games on the service can be played offline.
Family Sharing: Up to six family members can share a single Apple Arcade subscription through iCloud Family Sharing.
Cross-platform play: Games can be played across different Apple devices, with the player's progress saved and synced.

Games[edit | edit source]

Apple Arcade launched with a library of over 50 games, and the number has since grown. The service features a mix of genres, including action games, puzzle games, and strategy games. Some notable titles include The Pathless, Sayonara Wild Hearts, and Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Apple Arcade has received generally positive reviews from critics and users. The service's ad-free model, quality of games, and cross-platform play have been particularly praised.

See also[edit | edit source]

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