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 a part of the service subsequent month
Construct the best empire the world has ever identified. 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 sequence, 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 prospects, they’ll create a legacy that echoes via the ages. Civilization VII joins different fashionable PC video games which have just lately launched on Apple Arcade, together with PowerWash Simulator and Cult of the Lamb Arcade Version.
On February 5, Apple Arcade welcomes three further new video games to its standout catalog of extremely rated video games, all with out adverts or in-app purchases. Return in time to the golden age of video arcades with Retrocade, enter a magical world of music and goals 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 traditional 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 via Tom and Felicity’s magical world of goals. Gamers will be a 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 shade, gentle, and shapes, the place gamers organize mosaics of coloured tiles into completely ordered spectrums.
Alongside new video games, gamers also can 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 number of winter-themed actions and video games, like constructing a snowman, artistic 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 perfect place to expertise Apple Arcade to immediately leap again into the video games they love, discover their subsequent favourite, and have extra enjoyable with pals.
Pricing and Availability
- Apple Arcade is accessible for $6.99 (U.S.) per 30 days with a one-month free trial. Prospects who buy a brand new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV obtain three months of Apple Arcade without cost.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 provides 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 units varies primarily based on {hardware} and software program compatibility. Some content material is probably not obtainable in all areas.
- This provide is accessible to new subscribers solely. One subscription covers one Household Sharing group. The provide is nice for 3 months after eligible gadget activation. The plan mechanically renews till canceled. Restrictions and different phrases apply.
- The Apple One free trial consists of solely companies that aren’t presently used via a free trial or a subscription. The plan mechanically 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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