Eight games join Apple Arcade, including Balatro+ and NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition

Apple Arcade is adding eight new games to its evolving collection of more than 200 fun titles. From exhilarating deck-building games to competitive sports titles, the latest batch of games offers something for everyone in the family, all with no ads or in-app purchases. Today, the service welcomes three new titles: NFL Retro Bowl ’25, the first NFL-licensed game on the service; Monster Train+; and Apple Vision Pro spatial title Puzzle Sculpt.

New games and content updates are constantly added to the service each month. On September 26, the 2024 deck-building sensation Balatro+ offers players the chance to build their ultimate deck and tackle formidable challenges. Balatro+ will be available as part of the Arcade subscription service playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro.

On October 3, NBA 2K returns for another exciting year as players level up their game on the court in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition. New this year, 2K fans can explore The Neighborhood and the revamped Greatest Mode. Subscribers can also cook up a good time with some cute furry friends in Food Truck Pup+, run their very own cat cafe in Furistas Cat Cafe+, and smash their way through dimensions beyond their wildest imaginations in Smash Hit+.

All of these great games can be enjoyed with the entire family, as one Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in the catalog.

Balatro+ by LocalThunk and Playstack
This hypnotically satisfying poker-inspired roguelike deck builder was created by solo developer LocalThunk and published by Playstack. Players combine poker hands with joker cards, each with their own unique abilities, to create varied synergies and builds. The goal is to earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks. Reach the boss blind, beat the final ante, and secure victory in Balatro+’s distinctive psychedelic world, all set to a dreamy and retro-futuristic synthwave soundtrack.

NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition by 2K
Legends are made in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition as The Neighborhood debuts on mobile. Challenge Game Center friends to one-on-one matchups or other Game Center players in three-on-three contests, unlock side quests, and connect with the league’s biggest stars. This fully traversable hoop culture paradise provides Apple Arcade players with a whole new area that combines indoor and outdoor streetball courts and shops, as they grow their careers and hone their skills through competitive play. They’ll not only dominate the court — they’ll run The Neighborhood. The game also features new MyCAREER and The Association updates, new character customizations, and a revamped Greatest Mode allowing players to relive the career-defining moments of some of their favorite ballers.

Food Truck Pup+ by GAME START
Players can cook up a good time with the best doggie chefs around. Work hard to create a yummy global crêpe business from the ground up, and watch it come to life with the game’s vibrant pixel graphics. Players can also enjoy designing their own shops, curating stylish outfits, and even hiring other dogs as part-timers to help their businesses blossom in this feel-good game.

Furistas Cat Cafe+ by Runaway Play
By connecting cute kittens with their ideal caregivers and bringing them joy, players can expand their cat collection. Each cafe is completely customizable from top to bottom, providing the opportunity for players to unleash their creativity and craft spaces that are both hospitable and special. Through each sweet interaction, these lifelike cats will leap off the screen and into players’ hearts.

Smash Hit+ by Mediocre AB
With force, focus, and sheer determination, Smash Hit+ takes players on immersive journeys where they move in sync with sound and explore new ways to deploy destructive physics. An unparalleled visual experience is created by the game’s 50 unique rooms and 11 graphic styles, inspiring players to dedicate themselves to conquering the challenging obstacles that lie before them.

In addition to new games, players can also look forward to major updates to hit Arcade titles, including Wylde Flowers, Sonic Dream Team, Outlanders 2: Second Nature, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and many more.

• Wylde Flowers by Studio Drydock: Today, in the brand-new Magical Creatures update, players will work to bring Fairhaven’s lighthouse back to its former glory, while also unearthing the magical secrets hidden inside.

• Sonic Dream Team by SEGA HARDlight: On September 12, run and jump into new environments and missions in the Tails Challenge, where upon completion, players can acquire 16 new powers, including stomp and air slice. This update also introduces Jukebox mode, which allows players to unlock and collect music tracks from across the Dream World.

• Outlanders 2: Second Nature by Pomelo Games: On September 17, players will be introduced to Jelena, a determined leader of a small town at the base of a huge mountain in the Winterlands. Jelena brings a new story, and accompanies three new levels with new buildings and a new crop.

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure by Sunblink and Sanrio: On September 18, a mysterious boat appears off the shore of Friendship Island, giving players access to the new City Town region on an entirely different island, where a new character is waiting to show everyone around.