Apple Unveils All-New 'Apple Games' App to Centralize Gaming Experience Across All Devices

By Ashwini Kuldeep on Jun 11, 2025 05:55 AM

apple games app features launch.

Apple announced the Apple Games app, a centralized platform designed to help users discover new games, track their gameplay progress, receive event updates, compete with friends, and manage Apple Arcade titles and subscriptions, at WWDC 2025. The app automatically syncs all games downloaded from the App Store across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

Apple iPhone games.

Key Features of the Apple Games App -

Easily browse and manage games, with support for connecting compatible game controllers for smoother navigation.
Get personalized game recommendations based on your gameplay history, friends' activity, and titles that integrate Game Center features.
Stay updated on new releases and curated editorial picks.
Challenge friends, play multiplayer games, and track shared progress as a group.
View collective gaming history, compare achievements, and invite friends using messaging apps via direct invite links or party codes.
Receive real-time notifications about in-game events.
Directly manage Apple Arcade subscriptions and games within the app.

Apple Games app game PS5 controllers.

Availability -

The Apple Games app is now available for testing via the Apple Developer Program. A public beta will be released next month through the Apple Beta Software Program, with a stable rollout expected this fall alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.