Apple Arcade adds more than 30 new games including NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek Legends and The Oregon Trail
- Apple Arcade is a subscription-based gaming service that launched in 2019
- Apple is updating its Arcade library, taking the total to more than 180 games
- Alongside the new titles, Apple announced the introduction of two new categories; Timeless Classics and App Store Greats
More than 30 games have been added to Apple’s gaming platform in a major update to the service.
NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek Legends and The Oregon Trail are among the new titles being added to Apple Arcade, taking its library to more than 180 games.
Apple Arcade is the tech giant’s subscription-based game service, where for £4.99 a month players gain access to a library of mobile games on their Apple device, with no adverts or extra in-app purchases required.
More than 30 games have been added to Apple’s gaming platform in a major update to the service
Launched in 2019, the service has become the home of a number of exclusive mobile games as well as popular downloads first found on the App Store.
With the latest update, the Arcade library has now more than doubled since the service went live in September 2019.
Alongside the new titles, Apple announced the introduction of two new game categories; Timeless Classics and App Store Greats.
‘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,’ Matt Fischer, vice president of the App Store, said.
‘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 a brand new Star Trek game, a new version of the legendary Oregon Trail, all-time App Store favourites like Monument Valley and Threes!, or traditional games like Backgammon, we have an incredible variety of gameplay experiences for everyone.’
Apple Arcade is a subscription-based gaming service that lets users play across mobile, desktop, and Apple TV.
The platform live as a tab inside the App Store and gives users access to more than 100 new and exclusive games, the firm says.
It features games from Annapurna Interactive, Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Finji, Giant Squid, Klei Entertainment, Konami, LEGO, Mistwalker Corporation, SEGA, Snowman, ustwo games and dozens more.
Games can be played across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. And, users can able to pick up where they left off on a different device.
The service was announced in March 2019 and launched in September that year.