Apple Arcade Launches its Biggest Expansion Yet, Growing its Award-Winning Catalog to More Than 180 Games
April 02 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Exclusive new Apple Arcade Originals games are joined by two new
categories, Timeless Classics & App Store Greats, all with no
ads or in-app purchases
The breakthrough gaming service adds over 30 games from today’s
most celebrated gaming franchises, brands, & creators
Apple® today announced it is introducing two entirely new game
categories and adding more than 30 incredible titles to Apple
Arcade℠, its popular gaming subscription service for players of all
ages. Apple Arcade offers breakthrough, unique benefits players
love: no ads, no in-app purchases, support for Apple’s high user
privacy standards, and one all-inclusive subscription offer with
access for up to six family members. In addition to new exclusive
Arcade Originals, including “NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition,” “Star Trek:
Legends,” and “The Oregon Trail,” the service is introducing two
new game categories, Timeless Classics and App Store® Greats.
Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone®, iPad®, Mac®, and
Apple TV®. Timeless Classics and App Store Greats are available on
iPhone and iPad.
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Apple Arcade expands its award-winning
catalog to more than 180 games and introduces two new game
categories, App Store Greats and Timeless Classics. (Photo:
Apple)
Timeless Classics includes universally loved, quintessential
genres with titles like “Good Sudoku by Zach Gage,” “Chess - Play
& Learn,” and “Backgammon,” while App Store Greats brings some
of the best award-winning games from the App Store to Apple Arcade,
including “Threes!,” “Mini Metro,” and “Fruit Ninja Classic,” all
ad-free and fully unlocked. These two new categories join Arcade
Originals to bring the service’s catalog to over 180 outstanding
games for the entire family to enjoy at a great value, with no ads
or additional in-app purchases. Apple Arcade is included as part of
Apple One℠ or for a low monthly subscription of $4.99 with a
one-month free trial.
“In its inaugural year, Apple Arcade won over media critics and
fans for its creativity, diverse portfolio, and commitment to
players’ privacy, providing a safe gaming service to enjoy with
family and friends,” said Matt Fischer, Apple’s vice president of
the App Store. “Today we’re launching our biggest expansion since
the service debuted, now offering more than 180 great games that
include new Arcade Originals, Timeless Classics, and App Store
Greats. Whether it’s brand new games made exclusively for Arcade
like ‘NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition,’ ‘Star Trek: Legends,’ and ‘The
Oregon Trail,’ all-time App Store favorites like ‘Monument Valley’
and ‘Threes!,’ or traditional games like ‘Chess’ and ’Solitaire,’
we have an incredible variety of gameplay experiences for
everyone.”
More than 30 phenomenal games are launching today, joining an
ever-growing curated catalog of Arcade Originals, which already
includes exclusives from popular brands such as “LEGO Brawls,”
“Sonic Racing,” “Crossy Road Castle,” and “SpongeBob: Patty
Pursuit,” as well as hits like “Sneaky Sasquatch,” “WHAT THE
GOLF?,” and “Grindstone.”
Some of the new Arcade Originals games include:
- “NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition” (2K Games): “NBA 2K21 Arcade
Edition” on Apple Arcade delivers stunning gameplay and the hit
basketball simulation experience to the service. From 5-on-5
basketball featuring the latest NBA roster to over-the-top games on
Blacktop, “NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition” is filled with a variety of
exciting game modes as players step into the shoes of their
favorite NBA stars. The game features performance optimizations and
higher graphic quality to deliver an authentic NBA experience in
all its visual glory on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.
- “Simon’s Cat: Story Time” (Tactile Games Limited): The
latest game based on the highly popular animated series gives Simon
and his cat their biggest challenge yet. When the tranquility of
suburban life is threatened by a huge building site, they mobilize
the neighbors to help restore the mysterious “wasteland” before the
diggers destroy it all. As the clock ticks down, players will solve
challenging match-three puzzles to help the community rebuild the
gardens under the critical eye of the curmudgeonly next-door
neighbor, Mr. Potts, who has a secret ancestral connection to the
wasteland, which he intends to keep buried forever.
- “Star Trek: Legends” (Tilting Point LLC): The fate of
the universe is in the player’s hands as they step into the role of
their favorite “Star Trek” heroes and villains in the hit
franchise’s official team-based RPG. Players will embark on
missions, experience epic turn-based combat, and make choices that
influence the entire story as they take command of the U.S.S.
Artemis. They’ll warp into the Nexus, where they’ll discover new
worlds and recruit over 40 of their favorite characters from the
entire franchise. Each legend has its own unique set of skills,
abilities, and weapons, from Spock’s Vulcan nerve pinch to Worf’s
deadly bat’leth.
- “The Oregon Trail” (Gameloft): A modern twist on the
trials and tribulations of the road to Oregon, this official
successor to the global phenomenon will immerse players in
exhilarating journeys ranging from the historically accurate to the
completely wild. Players will pick their traveling party, stock the
wagon with supplies, and embark on an adventure filled with tough
choices, new dangers, and unexpected situations. With procedurally
selected random events where players’ choices affect their party
and future game outcome, there’s always a new adventure on the
horizon every time they play.
- “Cut the Rope Remastered” (Paladin Studios): The
adorable Om Nom is back in the glorious 3D remaster of the
internationally acclaimed “Cut the Rope” puzzle game. Featuring the
most popular levels across the series, as well as an abundance of
brand new levels and content, players will cut ropes, avoid
obstacles, and use boosters to deliver candy to Om Nom, the little
green monster that loves sweets. Fun physics-based gameplay, an
adorable main character, and exciting adventures await.
- “SongPop Party” (Gameloft): Players will step up and
prove their music knowledge with this fast-paced, competitive
music-based trivia game. “SongPop Party” is the latest addition to
the biggest music trivia franchise in the world, with a huge
catalog ranging from cult classics to today’s top hits. Bringing
music fans together around the globe, the game pits players’ song
knowledge against opponents’ online in the Arena mode, matching
them up based on their skill levels and music preferences. Or
players can jump into the new local and online multiplayer Party
mode to compete with friends and family.
Some of the new Timeless Classics games include:
- “Really Bad Chess” (Zach Gage): “Really Bad Chess” is
just like chess, but with totally random pieces like eight knights,
four bishops, and three pawns. For chess pros, the game will give
them a new type of challenge. For novice players, “Really Bad
Chess” opens up the game for players to discover the joy of
learning how to checkmate in their first games, instead of starting
by studying openings.
- “Sudoku Simple” (MobilityWare): A beginner-friendly
sudoku game, “Sudoku Simple” uses color to help players learn this
puzzle classic. It’s easy on the eyes, starts out with smaller
puzzle grids, and has adjustable levels of difficulty. If players
prefer the classic colors and layout, they can simply toggle
settings and access the original sudoku style.
- “Backgammon” (Adikus): One of the oldest board games,
“Backgammon” features a cool graphic design, soundtrack, and sound
effects for gamers to play on their own or online against
friends.
- “Tiny Crossword” (PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd): “Tiny
Crossword” caters to beginner, intermediate, or expert players with
access to thousands of crossword puzzles of varying sizes, covering
everything from movies to sports, history, and science. Players
looking to keep their brains active and their minds sharp, look no
further.
- “Solitaire by MobilityWare” (MobilityWare): This
solitaire title includes classic gameplay in addition to new modern
features. Players can win crowns from daily challenges, enjoy
monthly themes and trophies, and work their way up the
leaderboards. Or for a more traditional feel, they can simply play
Klondike Solitaire the way they’ve always remembered it.
Some of the new App Store Greats games include:
- “Monument Valley” (ustwo games): A surreal exploration
game, players manipulate impossible architecture to guide the
silent princess through a stunning world in “Monument Valley.”
Players will encounter mysterious monuments, uncover hidden paths,
unfold optical illusions, and outsmart the enigmatic Crow People.
“Monument Valley” on Apple Arcade also includes both of the game’s
expansions, “Forgotten Shores” and “Ida’s Dream.”
- “Mini Metro” (Dinosaur Polo Club): “Mini Metro” is a
subway simulation game in which players design the subway map for a
growing city. New stations are popping up all the time, and it’s up
to the player to draw the routes that connect them. They’ll redraw
lines, build tunnels, place precious upgrades, and get everyone
where they need to be.
- “Threes!” (Sirvo LLC): The original number slider,
“Threes!” is a tiny puzzle that grows on the player as they merge
small numbers to create bigger numbers, and repeat to avoid
gridlock.
- “Fruit Ninja Classic” (Halfbrick Studios): The hit fruit
slicing game features multiple modes for players to slice and dice
their way to a high score. They can use unique blades and special
bananas to maximum effect, and go crazy on the multislice
Pomegranate.
- “Chameleon Run” (Noodlecake): “Chameleon Run” is a
unique, fast, and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. The
goal is for players to switch their color to match the ground as
they run and jump through expertly crafted levels to achieve the
fastest time.
Pricing and Availability
- Apple Arcade is available for $4.99 per month with a one-month
free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch®,
Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for
free.1
- Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($14.95), Family
($19.95), and Premier ($29.95) monthly plans, with a one-month free
trial.2
- Providing a fun and safe platform for families around the world
who are looking for great interactive entertainment, an Apple
Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to
all the games in its catalog.
- Additional games launching today include Arcade Originals
“FANTASIAN,” “Wonderbox: The Adventure Maker,” “World of Demons,”
“Clap Hanz Golf,” and “Taiko no Tatsujin: Pop Tap Beat”; Timeless
Classics “Checkers Royale,” “Chess - Play & Learn,” “Flipflop
Solitaire,” “Good Sudoku by Zach Gage,” “SpellTower,” and “Mahjong
Titan”; and App Store Greats “BADLAND,” “Blek,” “Don’t Starve:
Pocket Edition,” “Reigns,” and “The Room Two.”
- Titles coming soon to the service include “Legends of Kingdom
Rush,” “Frenzic Overtime,” and “Leo’s Fortune.”
- Game availability for the 180 titles across devices varies
based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not
be available in all areas.
1 New subscribers only. $4.99 per month after free trial. One
subscription per Family Sharing group. Offer good for three months
after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until
cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
2 The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not
currently used through a free trial or a subscription. Plan
automatically renews after trial until cancelled. Restrictions and
other terms apply.
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