Apple Arcade is a video game subscription service by Apple for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS devices.[1] It was first announced during an special event on March 25, 2019, and launched on September 19, 2019.[2][3] It is also available as part of Apple One.[4]
Features[]
Apple Arcade can be accessed from various Apple devices.
Features for Apple Arcade include:[5][6]
- Supported on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.
- Users can carry over in-game progress between all devices linked to the same iCloud account. This means you can quit on a game on your iPhone and continue with your iPad.
- No ads, in-app purchases, always-on DRM, or data tracking.
- Up to six family members are allowed access through family sharing.
- Various game controllers are supported, such as the DualShock 4 and Xbox One controllers.
Exclusivity[]
To qualify for Apple Arcade's subscription service as an "exclusive" title:[7]
- The game must not be available for Android.
- The game must not be on another subscription service, such as Google Play Pass or Xbox Game Pass.
"Plus" versions (denoted with a "+" at the end of the name) may have additional features included, such as inclusion of all downloadable content (DLCs), no ads, and other extras to distinguish it as an "exclusive" over pre-existing versions of the game.[8] Some game projects were also cancelled due to lack of "engagement", though developers were still paid up through milestones that were met.[9]
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References[]
- ↑ Apple Arcade press release (en). Apple (2019-09-10).
- ↑ Apple Arcade is a game subscription service for iOS, Mac and Apple TV. (en) (2019-03-25).
- ↑ Apple Arcade will launch on Sept. 19 for $4.99 per month. Retrieved on 10 September 2019.
- ↑ Apple Event — September 15 by Apple, YouTube. 2020-09-15.
- ↑ Apple Arcade is a new game subscription for iOS, Mac, and Apple TV (March 25, 2019).
- ↑ Webster, Andrew (2019-03-26). Apple Arcade has game developers excited, but questions remain.
- ↑ ‘Apple Arcade Exclusive’ Does Not Mean What You Think by Paul Tassi, Forbes. 2019-09-20.
- ↑ Are there any differences between the plus versions on apple arcade and the original games from the app store? by aVeryDaftPunk, Reddit. 2021-04-28.
- ↑ Apple cancels some Apple Arcade titles in shift to more "engaging" games by Joe Wituschek, iMore. 2020-06-30.
See also[]
External links[]
- Apple Arcade at Apple
- Make the most of Apple Arcade. (how to)
- Apple Arcade at Apple Developer
- Apple Arcade at Twitter
- Apple Arcade at AppleGamingWiki
- Apple Arcade at AppleInsider
- Apple Arcade at Logopedia
- Apple Arcade at Wikipedia
