Apple announced its platform that works with a subscription service in the mobile gaming field and named this subscription platform Apple Arcade. Thanks to this platform, many games can be played on Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. There are no restrictions such as advertising, in-app purchases or internet connection within the Apple Arcade platform. Therefore, Apple Arcade stands out as a service for game-loving Apple users.
What is Apple Arcade?
For those who have never heard of it, the answer to the question of what Apple Arcade means is this; Apple Arcade is a game subscription service created by Apple in 2019 and offered to Apple users. This platform is located in the Arcade section of the App Store and serves exclusively for Apple device users. Apple Arcade’s catalog includes games of many different types and qualities. These games are usually prepared by independent or famous game producers in collaboration with Apple and are offered exclusively to Apple Arcade. The games available on the platform are games that are not available on other platforms, and even if they are, they are offered for a fee.
Users with an Apple Arcade subscription can download and play any game they want whenever they want. These games do not contain any advertising or in-app purchases. Additionally, games on the platform are constantly updated and new games are added.
What does Apple Arcade do?
Apple Arcade platform provides gaming experience by serving game-loving users. Games can be integrated while playing on any Apple device so their progress and achievements can be saved.
This subscription service from Apple is especially designed for mobile game enthusiasts. Mobile players can access games via iOS, macOS, iPadOS and tvOS devices, and can also play games of this platform in an integrated manner on other Apple devices. Thus, different games can be easily experienced from the preferred device. The main features of Apple Arcade are as follows:
- In-game progress is integrated in devices connected with iCloud ID
- Downloaded games can then be played offline.
- There are no ads, no in-app purchases, and no data tracking.
- It allows access for 6 family members with its family sharing feature.
- It supports some controllers such as DualShoch 4 and Xbox controllers.