The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that means relaxing moments to enjoy with family and friends. Apple Arcade offers a variety of new games just in time for the festive season, perfect for spending time together or for embarking on exciting adventures on your own. Apple's popular gaming service is expanding its catalog with fifteen fresh titles that are characterized by variety and creativity, offering something for everyone - from casual to hardcore gamers.
Since its launch, Apple Arcade has stood for family-friendly gaming experiences without annoying advertising and in-app purchases. With a subscription, you get access to over 250 games that you can enjoy on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and now also on the Apple Vision Pro. With its Christmas collection, Apple is once again taking the gaming experience to a new level and offers games for every taste: whether you want to try skateboarding on the streets of New York, fight epic battles in fantastic worlds or relive classics - Apple Arcade is ready for the holidays!
New gaming highlights for the Christmas season
The new games include both exclusive titles and beloved classics that are experiencing a renaissance. Here are some of the exciting new releases you can look forward to:
- Talking Tom Blast Park: From December 5th, you can join Talking Tom and his friends in an exciting battle to save Blast Park from the Rakoonz. With quirky blasters like the "Duckinator" and the "Power Plunger," you must fight against waves of enemies to reclaim the park. Outfit7 delivers an entertaining adventure for all ages.
- FINAL FANTASY IV (3D REMAKE)+: For fans of the role-playing genre, this remake of the classic FINAL FANTASY IV offers new visuals, improved gameplay, and gripping voice acting. The game, which is due out on December 9, will especially delight fans of the Active Time Battle system, which was first introduced in this installment in the series.
- Skate City: New York: This long-awaited expansion from Snowman and Agens invites you to skate through the famous streets of New York. You can perform cool tricks and discover famous spots in the Big Apple. For fans of the skateboarding genre, this title is a must-have and will be released on January 9th on Apple Arcade.
- Gears & Goo: This innovative base-building and tower defense game from Resolution Games is available exclusively for Apple Vision Pro and takes full advantage of the device's spatial computing capabilities. Launching on January 9, the immersive gaming experience takes you to a whole new dimension of defense strategy.
More exclusive new releases
Apple Arcade goes even further and offers exclusive games and award-winning titles from the App Store in the coming months. The exciting releases include:
- Boggle: Arcade Edition, PAC-MAN 256+ and Hot Wheels: Race Off+ – Available December 5th.
- FF IV: THE AFTER YEARS+ – Continues the story of the popular role-playing game from December 9th.
- Three Kingdoms HEROES and Rodeo Stampede+ – Coming January 9th, they offer strategic challenges and action-packed adventures.
This impressive variety of new games shows that Apple Arcade is a perfect choice for fun, ad-free gaming experiences. With exclusive titles and timeless classics, the game selection always remains exciting and diverse.
Why Apple Arcade is the perfect choice for the holidays
Apple Arcade offers you the opportunity to experience gaming at its best - without advertising and in-app purchases. The games are suitable for the whole family and allow you to immerse yourself in captivating adventures without interruption. Over 250 games are available and can be played on various devices such as iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. In addition, with Apple Vision Pro you can enjoy even deeper and more interactive experiences. Apple has designed the service to appeal to gamers of all ages and preferences. This means you will not only find action-packed games but also puzzle games, card games and arcade classics. This makes Apple Arcade a valuable addition to any kind of game night or family gathering during the holiday season.
Entertainment without limits: The best games for the Christmas season on Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade brings an exciting selection of games with its new Christmas titles that are ideal for the festive season. Whether you're playing alone, competing with friends or playing together with the family - the platform has something for everyone. With exclusive new releases, Apple Arcade offers you the perfect opportunity to make the holidays relaxed and fun. Get the Apple Arcade subscription and immerse yourself in a world full of adventure, fun and exciting challenges - all without annoying ads or in-app purchases. (Image: Apple)
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