January 14, 2026
UPDATE
In style PC franchise Civilization involves Apple Arcade on February 5
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Version, Retrocade, Felicity’s Door, and I Love Hue Too+ be part of the service subsequent month
Construct the best empire the world has ever recognized. On February 5, the award-winning technique franchise by legendary sport designer Sid Meier involves Apple Arcade with the launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Version. Gamers can now take this AAA PC gaming expertise on the go, because it’s playable throughout iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In a pivotal new chapter of the enduring collection, empires evolve with the daybreak of every distinct age of human historical past, and gamers’ strategic selections will form the distinctive cultural lineage of their civilizations. Whether or not gamers select to comply with a path rooted in historical past or think about new potentialities, they’ll create a legacy that echoes by means of the ages. Civilization VII joins different widespread PC video games which have lately launched on Apple Arcade, together with PowerWash Simulator and Cult of the Lamb Arcade Version.
On February 5, Apple Arcade welcomes three extra new video games to its standout catalog of extremely rated video games, all with out advertisements or in-app purchases. Return in time to the golden age of video arcades with Retrocade, enter a magical world of music and desires in Felicity’s Door, and create order out of chromatic chaos in I Love Hue Too+.
Step into the neon glow of the ’80s and relive the fun of the basic video arcade like by no means earlier than. Retrocade brings acclaimed video games from old-school arcades collectively in a single place — no quarters wanted. Gamers can immerse themselves in an precise arcade with their Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional and expertise video games like Asteroids, Bubble Bobble, Centipede, Galaga, and extra, identical to how they have been performed once they have been initially launched. Retrocade video games are additionally playable on iPhone and iPad.
Felicity’s Door is a brand-new rhythm sport that takes gamers on a journey by means of Tom and Felicity’s magical world of desires. Gamers will be part of the twins and their lovable bear Mi-chan as they journey deep into the depths of area, traverse seaside cliffs, and navigate sprawling cyberpunk cities. And a fan-favorite from the App Retailer — I Love Hue Too+ — brings a psychedelic puzzle sport filled with coloration, gentle, and shapes, the place gamers organize mosaics of coloured tiles into completely ordered spectrums.
Alongside new video games, gamers may dive into their favorites with common updates and unique crossovers. On January 22, Paddington is again for an additional limited-time unique occasion in Crayola Create and Play+. Gamers will spend a particular snowy day with Paddington, having fun with a bunch of winter-themed actions and video games, like constructing a snowman, inventive cake crafting, cozy coloring, and extra.
For extra particulars on new video games and updates, gamers can go to the App Retailer or try the Apple Video games app — the most effective place to expertise Apple Arcade to immediately soar again into the video games they love, discover their subsequent favourite, and have extra enjoyable with associates.
Pricing and Availability
- Apple Arcade is obtainable for $6.99 (U.S.) per 30 days with a one-month free trial. Clients who buy a brand new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV obtain three months of Apple Arcade free of charge.1
- Apple Arcade is a part of Apple One’s Particular person ($19.95 U.S.), Household ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) month-to-month plans, with a one-month free trial.2
- Arcade Originals are playable throughout iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional. App Retailer Greats can be found on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional.
- An Apple Arcade subscription offers a household of as much as six limitless entry to all of the video games in its catalog.
- Availability for the 200+ video games throughout gadgets varies primarily based on {hardware} and software program compatibility. Some content material might not be obtainable in all areas.
- This provide is obtainable to new subscribers solely. One subscription covers one Household Sharing group. The provide is nice for 3 months after eligible gadget activation. The plan robotically renews till canceled. Restrictions and different phrases apply.
- The Apple One free trial contains solely companies that aren’t at present used by means of a free trial or a subscription. The plan robotically renews after the trial till cancelled. Restrictions and different phrases apply.
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Apple
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Apple
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