Apple Arcade launches into 2025 with 10 new games

Apple Arcade is starting the new year with a bang, introducing seven new games to its ad-free, in-app-purchase-free subscription service. The latest additions include something for every type of gamer, from immersive skateboarding experiences to RPG classics, all available today.

New Launch Highlights
Among the standout titles is Skate City: New York, which brings the vibrant skate culture of the Big Apple to life with iconic, real-world skate spots. For fans of cutting-edge technology, Gears & Goo for Apple Vision Pro combines tower defense and base-building gameplay with the interactivity of spatial computing. Meanwhile, Koei Tecmo’s Three Kingdoms HEROES continues the celebrated Romance of the Three Kingdoms franchise with a fresh strategic twist.

Award-winning App Store classics are also joining Apple Arcade. Highlights include:

  • FINAL FANTASY+: A beautifully remastered 2D version of the original RPG that started the world-renowned franchise.
  • Trials of Mana+: The mobile adaptation of SQUARE ENIX’s beloved console action RPG.
  • Rodeo Stampede+: A wild Wild West adventure.
  • It’s Literally Just Mowing+: A casual, zen-like mowing simulator perfect for relaxation.

Upcoming Releases
Looking ahead, Apple Arcade will welcome its first officially licensed PGA TOUR game on February 6. PGA TOUR Pro Golf, developed by HypGames, Inc., offers players an immersive golfing experience with iconic courses like Pebble Beach and Harbour Town. The game supports competitive multiplayer, solo tournaments, and practice modes across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.

Other February 6 releases include the platformer Doodle Jump 2+ and the adorable farming simulator My Dear Farm+.

Ongoing Updates
Fan favorites like NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, Outlanders 2: Second Nature, Wheel of Fortune Daily, Snake.io+, and Ridiculous Fishing EX will also receive significant updates this month, ensuring players always have fresh content.

Pricing and Availability
Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 per month, with a one-month free trial. Customers purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV can enjoy three months of Apple Arcade for free.

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