Apple announced the new Apple Games app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users at the WWDC 2025 event. This app, which will come pre-installed on devices with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, brings the mobile gaming experience into a single hub and makes it easier for users to discover games.
The new Apple Games app has been announced
Apple Games brings together all games from the App Store, the Apple Arcade collection, and Game Center social features. Users can now track social gaming activities like leaderboards, achievements, and challenges directly within the app. Game Center functions, previously hidden within system settings, now have a more accessible structure.
The app brings popular games that make up the majority of mobile gaming to users and offers curated content to make discovering new games easier. This allows users to quickly find games that match their interests. Additionally, a special “Play Together” tab highlights multiplayer games, emphasizing the experience of playing with friends.
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Apple Games is transforming mobile games from mere playable content into a social and interactive platform. This move aims to keep users engaged in the App Store’s largest category—games—and increase in-game social interactions. As a result, Apple is making its gaming ecosystem more cohesive, accessible, and enjoyable.
