15 new games coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is a family-friendly gaming service on the App Store and is the perfect way to share fun gaming experiences with loved ones. Arcade’s incredible catalog is available to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, and all 250+ games are free of ads and in-app purchases. Players can step into the shoes of their favourite sports stars in recent hits NFL Retro Bowl '25 or NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition; score the highest hand in the poker-inspired, deck-building sensation Balatro+; sneak around as a mischievous Sasquatch in Sneaky Sasquatch; or explore hundreds of other games — both new and old — from their favourite genres.

Below are game descriptions of each of the 15 new titles on Arcade.

Launching December 5

· Talking Tom Blast Park by Outfit7: Join Talking Tom and friends in an epic battle to save Blast Park from the mischievous Rakoonz. Armed with wacky blasters like the Duckinator and Power Plunger, players blast through waves of Rakoonz and their trash, restoring fun to the park. As players progress through thrilling levels, they can rebuild the park, upgrade their blasters, and unleash powerful combos to keep the Rakoonz at bay.

· Boggle: Arcade Edition by Zynga: Apple Arcade welcomes a new edition of the timeless word-puzzle game loved by all ages. Players can enjoy hours of Boggle with friends and family with two exciting multiplayer modes, an endless solo adventure, and a curated course to improve their Boggle skills.

· PAC-MAN 256+ by Bandai Namco and Hipster Whale: PAC-MAN 256+ is a remastered take on the beloved and iconic maze game, blending classic PAC-MAN gameplay with fresh twists. his modern version of PAC-MAN challenges players to navigate the iconic maze, outsmart ghosts, and avoid the ever-encroaching Glitch. With new goals, upgrades, and powerful boosts, each run offers a unique challenge.

· Hot Wheels: Race Off+ by Hutch Games: Hot Wheels: Race Off+ brings the high-speed action of Mattel's iconic Hot Wheels cars to life. Players can race 30 authentic Hot Wheels cars across 60 gravity-defying tracks filled with boosters, loops, and jumps. With opportunities to upgrade and expand their collection, racers can test their metal and compete against friends and global players on Game Center leaderboards.

· Barbie Color Creations+ by StoryToys: Barbie Color Creations+ is the perfect game for young artists and Barbie fans who love to express themselves through art and design. Players can fully customize Barbie dolls, while also designing fabulous outfits and accessories. With a wide range of art tools like brushes and spray paint, players can take on themed design challenges, create vibrant scenes, and participate in a variety of fun games and activities.

· Little Cities: Diorama by nDreams (Apple Vision Pro): The classic city-building experience gets a cozy, colorful twist—reimagined for spatial gaming. Apple Vision Pro seamlessly integrates Little Cities into the player's world, offering a sandbox filled with endless creative possibilities. The journey of building a city has never been more accessible, thanks to intuitive gesture controls and a highly satisfying bubble-popping UI. Whether crafting bustling shops, industry, housing and all-manner of attractions, players can lean in and see their diorama creations come to life.

Launching December 9

· FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)+ by Square Enix: FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)+ is beautifully revived with updated graphics, improved gameplay and added voice acting for event scenes. The hit fourth game in the iconic FINAL FANTASY series is also the first title to introduce the Active Time Battle system that players have come to love in franchise.

· FF IV: THE AFTER YEARS+ by Square Enix: FINAL FANTASY IV: The After Years+ is a 3D remake of the epic sequel set many years after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Play through ten unique tales and experience the return of classic characters alongside new heroes. The game features SQUARE ENIX’s iconic Active Time Battle system, Lunar Phases that affect combat, and powerful Band Abilities that combine party members' strengths.

Launching January 9

· Skate City New York by Snowman and Agens: Skate City: New York brings the vibrant energy of the Big Apple to players’ fingertips, in the latest installment of the acclaimed Skate City franchise. Skaters navigate real-world locations like New York City’s iconic streets, subways, and waterfronts while mastering an extensive array of tricks. Each run offers fresh challenges that keep players on their toes as they string together combos and aim for high scores. With multiple modes like Free Skate and Pro Skate, players can chill, perfect their tricks or compete for leaderboard dominance. Set to an original, mellow soundtrack, Skate City: New York offers the ultimate skateboarding experience in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

· Gears & Goo by Resolution Games (Apple Vision Pro): Gears & Goo combines elements of tower defense and classic base building games with the interactive possibilities of spatial computing. In this brand new game for Apple Vision Pro, players can interact with the world like never before, combining strategy and tactile mechanics. Players manage a team of workers who must band together to defend against relentless waves of Goo. With its engaging gameplay and endless customization, Gears & Goo offers fresh and immersive take on the base-building and tower defense genres.

· Three Kingdoms HEROES by Koei Tecmo: Clash in a battle of wits and chess-like strategy, in this strategic, turn-based battle game. Players will create a unique team of famous generals from Koei Tecmo's “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” series, each with unique stratagems and skills, to outsmart their opponents. They can battle the advanced AI "GARYU" in single-player mode or compete globally in seasonal and private matches.

· FINAL FANTASY+ by Square Enix: FINAL FANTASY+ is a remastered 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series. Players can enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics, with improved ease of play, and all the magic of the original. The game follows the Warriors of Light as they embark on a journey to restore power to the Crystals and save the world. This classic adventure is enhanced with a modern UI and improved gameplay features like auto-battle, making it easier than ever to experience the game that started it all.

· Trials of Mana+ by Square Enix: In Trials of Mana+, the mobile port of the hit console action RPG, players start their adventure by selecting three out of six main characters to set out with on a journey of interwoven destinies. The game features stunning 3D graphics, dynamic combat with aerial and combo attacks, and the classic Mana ring menu system. Players can also enjoy multiple difficulty levels, a revamped soundtrack, voiceover in English and Japanese, and a New Game Plus.

· Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari+: Saddle up for an exhilarating wild west adventure in this action-packed game, where players ride through wild stampedes to catch and befriend animals of all shapes and sizes to show off in their Sky Zoo. Armed with a lasso and a ten gallon hat, players will swing from the backs of stampeding buffalo, elephants, ostrich and more.

· It’s Literally Just Mowing+: In It’s Literally Just Mowing+, players enter the calm, simple world of mowing. A casual and zen experience, players will guide their mowers through lush gardens and charming neighbourhoods, leaving no blade of grass un-trimmed.