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Apple has its own gaming subscription service called Apple Arcade. So what exactly is this new mobile gaming subscription service? We have all the details for you right here!
Game on!

Apple Arcade
Unlimited games, one price
Apple Arcade has over a hundred premium games with more added regularly each week. There is something here for everyone, and it only costs $5 a month for all you can game!
What's new with Apple Arcade?
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September 2020: There have been some new additions to Apple Arcade in recent weeks: Game of Thrones: Table of Crows, A Monster's Expedition, and Marble Knight.
Game of Thrones: Table of Crows takes place 8000 years before the critically-acclaimed HBO television series. This is a narrative idle game, so things will happen even while you're not actively playing. The decisions that you make in this title affect the story in real-time, so make sure to choose wisely!
A Monster's Expedition is a relaxing puzzle game. Guide a monster around a series of islands as it explores and discovers secrets about humans.
Marble Knight has you rolling around to save the Kingdom of Roundingham from the evil Lord Terrorball. Solve puzzles, slash up the baddies, upgrade your skills and abilities, and more. You're on a roll in Marble Knight!
What is Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade is the world's first game subscription service for mobile, desktop, and living room that is allowing artists and developers a brand new platform to share their digital visions and gaming masterpieces.
From immersive AR to groundbreaking multiplayer, Apple allows you to access over 100 new and exclusive games with a single subscription. That means you can't find any of there games on any other mobile platform.
Apple Arcade is like the perfect avenue for expanding creativity.
All the game's features, content, and future updates will be automatically included with your subscription, and Apple Arcade games cannot collect any data or information about how you play their games without your consent.
Apple Arcade will recommend different games to you and your family (that can enjoy the new gaming platform for no additional charge!), and you can access the Apple Arcade from its own section in the App Store.
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What Apple devices work with Apple Arcade?
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Apple Arcade can be used on your iPad (iPadOS 13 or later), iPhone (iOS 13 or later), Mac (macOS Catalina and later), and Apple TV (tvOS 13 or later). If you choose to switch devices, you and pick up where you left off on another. You can even play Apple TV offline, so you won't have to worry about your internet connection.
- Do you need an Apple device to use Apple Arcade?
- Will my iPhone or iPad work with iOS 13 or iPadOS 13?
- Can I update my Apple TV to tvOS 13?
- Will my Mac run macOS Catalina?
What are some games available for Apple Arcade?
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Some of the big hits on Apple Arcade include Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, Sayonara Wildhearts, Card of Darkness, Shinsekai into the Depths, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Steven Universe: Into the Light, What the Golf?, and many more. You can find all of Apple Arcade's games in our compilation.
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How much does Apple Arcade cost?
Apple Arcade costs $4.99 a month or $49.99 annually. There is a one-month free trial, and the subscription cost includes Family Sharing, so you can share one Apple Arcade subscription with up to six other people.
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When can I start playing on Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade debuted on September 19, 2019. It is available in 150 countries and regions, so almost everyone should be able to access it — just double check to make sure it is available on your local App Store.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about Apple Arcade? Make sure to let us know in the comments.
Updated July 2020: Updated with new games and added links to our Apple Arcade game roundups.
Game on!

Apple Arcade
Unlimited games, one price
Apple Arcade has over a hundred premium games with more added regularly each week. There is something here for everyone, and it only costs $5 a month for all you can game!
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