Where do Apple Arcade games go?

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On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Open the App Store, and go to the Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen. On your Apple TV: Open the Arcade app, or open the App Store, and go to the Arcade tab at the top of the screen. On your Mac: Open the App Store, and go to the Arcade tab in the sidebar.

What happens to games that leave Apple Arcade?

“After a game leaves Arcade, the game developer might choose to make their game available on the App Store. These games might vary from the Arcade version. If the developer makes their game available on the App Store and allows you to load your saved progress, you can pick up where you left off in the Arcade version.”

Are Apple Arcade games saved?

You can use iCloud and Game Center to keep your progress, high scores, and game saves up-to-date across your devices. If you're signed in to the same iCloud and Game Center accounts and download Apple Arcade games from the App Store on all of your devices, you can access your game saves and progress on all of them.

Do you keep Apple Arcade games after subscription ends?

"Apple Arcade is a subscription that you can view or cancel at any time. If you cancel, you'll have to resubscribe to continue playing the games that you downloaded while you had Apple Arcade."

What happens after 3 months free on Apple Arcade?

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Offer good for 3 months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until canceled. Restrictions and other terms apply. Game availability varies.

Apple Arcade: Everything You Need To Know

What is the point of Apple Arcade?

There's something for everyone on Apple Arcade. Brain teasers, magical quests, endless runners, sports games, beloved classics, and more — with new amazing games and updates added every week. Enjoy unlimited, uninterrupted access to the games you love and the ones you're going to love.

Is Apple Arcade worth the money?

Not only will you find new and exclusive games with more titles coming regularly, but you'll also get the chance to play some classic App Store games at no extra cost. On the other hand, if you're more of a casual player and only play on your iPhone from time to time, Apple Arcade will be a waste of money.

What is the difference between App Store games and Apple Arcade?

Apple Arcade is a completely new format of games for Apple. While with the traditional mobile games it is all pretty much straight forward, with Arcade Apple brought in new things like: You don't need to download the game, simply stream it to your device, close it and continue from another Apple device.

Does Apple Arcade use iCloud storage?

This information includes your account and payment information, which you can access and change in Settings or System Settings, and your App Store purchase history. As a convenience for you, Apple Arcade uses iCloud to keep aspects of your experience up to date on all of your devices.

What is the future of Apple Arcade?

In 2023, Arcade subscribers can expect more improvements to the service — potentially another big platform refresh like we saw in April 2021, which led to the release of 32 games along with better library organization.

Are my games saved on iCloud?

Locally: Games whose data is stored locally will always back up anytime you perform an iCloud or iTunes backup on your iPhone. So, once you restore your old iPhone backup to the new one, such game data will be transferred with the backup to the new iPhone.

Can you play Apple Arcade games offline?

You can play your downloaded Apple Arcade games on your Mac at any time, even when you're not connected to the internet.

How do I restore my Apple Arcade data?

Log into Game Center using the email address you originally linked to your account. To do that, go to Settings > Game Center > Apple ID. 2. After you log into Game Center using the right Apple ID and open the game, you'll be prompted to load the existing progress.

How to play Apple Arcade games without paying?

How to get Apple Arcade for free. Yes, first-time subscribers get a one-month free trial. The offer stands for three months after you activate your device. If you have an Apple One free trial, Apple Arcade (if you chose that as part of your bundle) will also have a free trial.

Can I download games without Apple Arcade?

You can buy and download other games from the App Store without subscribing to Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade games are available only with an Apple Arcade subscription.

Do I lose my games if I cancel Apple Arcade?

If you cancel your subscription, you can't play any Apple Arcade games, even if you downloaded them to your device. Delete the apps if you don't want them anymore. You can resubscribe to play Apple Arcade games again and regain access to your gameplay data.

Is it hard to cancel Apple Arcade?

Click Account Settings. Scroll to Subscriptions, then click Manage. Next to the subscription, click Edit. Click Cancel Subscription.

Is Apple Arcade flop?

Since launching in September 2019, Apple Arcade has failed to host any must-play games, and game makers speaking to Bloomberg suggested that the service's subscriber growth has been weak.

Why should I pay for Apple Arcade?

Apple Arcade is a play all you want subscription service with no additional in-app purchases or costs to unlock content. Since there are no ads, there's also no ad tracking, so user privacy is protected. All future upgrades and content additions are also included in the subscription price.

Does anyone use Apple Arcade?

Apple Arcade is an easy and affordable way to play popular games on your iPhone and other Apple devices. It may not be the most popular gaming subscription service, but it has reshaped mobile gaming to some extent, and it is home to a handful of excellent exclusives.

Do I need a controller for Apple Arcade?

You can play games with just your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV. If you see a controller icon on the app's page, the game has controller support for that Apple device. You can use a game controller to play most games, even if they don't require it. Some games on Apple TV require a controller to play.

How much is Apple Arcade for a year?

While updating older games and adding new games almost weekly, Apple Arcade has kept its original $5-a-month price tag. The service also offers a $60 annual option, as well as free trials with new device purchases and bundle deals with Apple One.

How do I retrieve games from iCloud?

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new phone?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.