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Apple Arcade is gearing up for the holidays with a myriad of new games

Get ready for a cosy Christmas and New Year

Apple Arcade is gearing up for the holidays with a myriad of new games
  • 15 new entries to be released over the next few weeks
  • Games will start releasing beginning December 5th
  • Which ones are you looking most forward to?

It’s about to be a riveting holiday season as Apple Arcade is all set to expand its catalogue with 15 new entries. From nostalgic sports matchups to adventures with beloved characters, it seems that there’s something for everyone. Whether you prefer to play solo or with your buddies, it's likely you’ll have enough content to keep you comfy in the cold.

One of the most anticipated releases is Skate City: New York, launching January 9th. Developed by Snowman and Agens, it brings the authentic feel of skateboarding through New York’s streets. You will navigate iconic locations and perfect tricks against the backdrop of the city’s sights and sounds.

Another winter highlight is Talking Tom Blast Park, where you join Tom and friends in a light-hearted battle to reclaim Blast Park from the troublemaking Rakoonz. Releasing on December 5th, it invites you to embark on a playful adventure as you take your Duckinator and Power Plunger into battle against waves of Rakoonz.

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If you're an RPG enthusiast, there's Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) +, which comes with updated graphics and voice-acted scenes. Set to launch on December 9th, this version reintroduces the Active Time Battle system, allowing you to experience the beloved mechanic once again. 

And for a different kind of challenge, Gears & Goo combines tower defence with base-building, designed specifically for Apple Vision Pro and releasing on January 9th. Apple Vision Pro users will also be able to try out Little Cities: Diorama, which is launching specifically for the device.

Plus, you can expect several award winners to hit the platform as well. This includes Boggle, Pac-Man 256, Hot Wheels: Race Off, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, Three Kingdom Heroes, and more. You can also check out this definitive list of every game available on Apple Arcade right now!

Check the Apple Arcade tab on the App Store for more details, where you can keep up with upcoming releases and discover all the new releases. 

Tanish Botadkar
Tanish Botadkar
Tanish is a freelance writer who's an absolute Marvel nerd. If he's not writing, he's probably rewatching anything related to Marvel so that he can spam his friends with theories. And if not that, he can be found gaming on his trusty PS4. While gaming is a passion for him, he also loves science and hopes to become a neuroscientist one day.