Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition coming to Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade is adding five games in September and October, including indie hit Balatro and hit basketball sim NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition. In addition to the two headliner titles, Apple is also adding Food Truck Pup+, Furistas Cat Cafe+ and Smash Hit+. The new additions follow NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+ and Apple Vision Pro title Puzzle Sculpt; all three games were added to the game subscription service on September 5.
In addition to the games, the iPhone maker also announced updates to existing arcade titles such as Wylde Flowers, Sonic Dream Team, Outlanders 2: Second Nature, Hello Kitty Island Adventure and more.
Balatro+
Balatro launched earlier this year on PC and consoles and became an instant hit. The one-man, poker-themed roguelike deckbuilder is now coming to iOS and Android on September 26. The Apple Arcade version of the title, Balatro+, will launch on the same day, free of ads, microtransactions, and upfront pricing.
In Balatro, players create combinations of poker hands using Joker cards that have their own abilities. Players must then beat increasingly difficult Antes, each of which contains a Small Blind, a Big Blind, and a Boss Blind, which bring unique challenges to the table, such as debuffs to certain cards. To beat the Boss Blinds and clear the final Ante, players will need skill, quick thinking, and a little bit of luck! Balatro+ arrives on Apple Arcade on September 26 and is playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.
Balatro was developed by one person
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NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
2K’s latest hit basketball sim arrives on Apple Arcade on October 3. For the first time on mobile, players can experience The Neighborhood mode. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition also comes with a revamped Greatest Mode, where players can relive career-defining moments from NBA icons. Players can also embark on a journey in MyCareer mode or challenge other players online. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition will be available on Apple devices starting next month.
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition comes with Neighborhood Mode
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Food cart Pup+
This October, Apple Arcade subscribers can also enjoy Food Truck Pup+, a food truck management game. In the ad-free version of the title, players must build a crepe empire from scratch. They can also design food stalls, outfits, and hire adorable dogs to help run their businesses. Food Truck Pup+ is also rendered in a colorful, vintage pixel art style.
Furistas Cat Cafe+
Another fun game is joining Apple Arcade next month. In Furistas Cat Cafe+, players unite adorable cats with their caretakers and expand their cat collection. Developed by Runaway Play, the game lets players create their own unique and fully customizable cat cafe. A must-play for cat lovers, Furistas Cat Cafe+ launches on October 3.
Smash-hit+
In this rail shooter from indie developer Mediocre, players shoot metal balls across a variety of destructible environments. Players move through levels in sync with the music and shoot down glass obstacles. The game features 50 unique rooms and 11 graphic styles, presenting players with unique challenges. Smash Hit+ is also coming to Apple Arcade on October 3.
All games that accompany Apple Arcade are available to subscribers at no additional cost. Apple’s game subscription service now offers over 200 titles, with new games added every month. In India, Apple Arcade costs Rs. 99 per month. The service is also bundled with Apple One subscription.
