Apple Arcade

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Apple Arcade is a subscription-based gaming service offering access to a curated library of premium, ad-free games across Apple devices.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Apple service
video game subscription service
accessMethod subscription via Apple ID and App Store billing
announcedOn 2019-03-25
announcementEvent Apple Special Event March 2019
availableOn Apple TV
Mac
iPad
iPhone
brand Apple Inc.
surface form: Apple
businessModel subscription-based
category cloud-based gaming ecosystem (for discovery and sync)
digital distribution platform
contentType video games
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
developer Apple Inc.
feature controller support for many games
cross-device game progress sync via iCloud
family sharing support
no ads in included games
no in-app purchases in included games
offline play for downloaded games
gameOwnershipModel access contingent on active subscription
hasLanguage English
multiple languages depending on game
includes Apple Arcade-exclusive titles
premium versions of existing games without ads or IAP
integratedWith App Store
launchedOn 2019-09-19
libraryType curated
offers access to curated library of games
operator Apple Inc.
ownedBy Apple Inc.
parentCompanyHeadquarters Cupertino
surface form: Cupertino, California
platform iOS
iPadOS
macOS
tvOS
pricingModel monthly subscription
requires Apple ID
internet connection for downloads
sectionOf App Store tabs
supports Family Sharing
surface form: Apple Family Sharing

Game Center achievements
Game Center
surface form: Game Center leaderboards
targetAudience casual gamers
family users
trialOffer free trial for new subscribers (duration may vary)

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App Store integratesWith Apple Arcade
Apple Inc. service Apple Arcade
iPad supports Apple Arcade
tvOS supports Apple Arcade
Vision Pro supportsPlatform Apple Arcade
subject surface form: Apple Vision Pro
Apple Store supportsService Apple Arcade
Apple TV supportsService Apple Arcade
iPadOS supportsService Apple Arcade