Before the start of a busy September with new Apple hardware and software, we’re getting a peak on what will land on Apple Arcade in a few weeks. Here’s what to expect
Balatro+
Landing on Thursday, Sept. 26 is Balatro+. The roguelike deck builder takes inspiration from poker.
You’ll combine poker hands with joker cards with their own unique abilities to create different synergies and builds. You will try to earn enough chips to beat the devious blinds while also uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks.
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
The first of four games arriving the next week on Thursday, Oct. 3 is NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition. Form 2K, you can enjoy gameplay with your favorite NBA players and legends.
Debuting on mobile is The Neighborhood. You can battle Game Center friends to one-on-one games or create a three-on-three battle with others.
Gamers can enjoy updates to both MyCAREER and The Associated updates with new character customizations and a revamped Greatest Mode.
Food Truck Pup+
In Food Truck Pup+, you can cook with some of the best doggie chess around.
You’ll create a global crepe business from the ground up and then watch it come to life in the fun, pixel style.
To help make the business your own, you can design shops, curate outfits, and even hiring other dogs to help out.
Furistas Cat Cafe+
Cat lovers aren’t left out of the fun with Furistas Cat Cafe+.
Gamers will cone cute felines with their ideal caregivers and expand their cat collection.
Each cafe is customizable so you can make the perfect space for you.
Smash Hit+
Finally, in Smash Hit+ you’ll take a ride on immersive journeys while moving in sync with the sound and exploring new ways to deploy destructive physics.
There are 50 rooms and 11 graphic styles to conquer the challenging obstacles.
Subscribe to Apple Arcade
To subscribe on your iPhone or iPad, open up the App Store tab and then select the Arcade tab.
All of the games are ad-free and don’t have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
You can try out Apple Arcade with a one-month free trial. After that, it’s $6.99 per month. It’s also a part of all Apple One bundles.
A subscription can be shared with up to six other members of your family with Family Sharing.