Apple on Tuesday announced that five additional games will be added to the Apple Arcade lineup at the beginning of May.
Apple Arcade is a subscription-based service that provides access to hundreds of games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro platforms. All games are free of ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month in the U.S., and is bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans.
Apple describes the five new games coming to Apple Arcade on Thursday, May 1 as follows:
- LEGO Friends Heartlake Rush+ by StoryToys: Race through Heartlake City with the LEGO Friends and their pets in this colorful, fast-paced adventure. Players can jump behind the wheel as Aliya, Autumn, Nova, Leo, Liann, and more, customizing their cars with unique colors, decals, tires, toppers, and trails. While speeding through vibrant streets, they must dodge obstacles and collect treasures, completing exciting missions to unlock amazing rewards.
- WHAT THE CLASH? by Triband: Play solo or challenge friends to one-on-one battles in this hilarious party game. Players unlock modifier cards to create absurd combos like giraffle, toasty archery, sticky tennis, milk the fish, and more. They’ll climb the leaderboards, enter tournaments, or find new card combinations to make each match a chaotic and fun surprise with quirky twists. With simple touch controls, everyone plays as The Hand, a charming and stretchy hand with legs that players can customize with hundreds of combinations of unlockable items like eye patches, dresses, and earrings. Competitors will have to outplay and outgoof their opponents as they go hand-to-hand with family and friends in some seriously silly showdowns.
- with My Buddy by Neilo Inc.: Animal lovers will adore with My Buddy, a heartwarming game where players bond with a variety of dogs and cats, each with their own personality and appearance. Players will experience their pets’ growth, nurturing them through each stage of their lives and dressing them in unique outfits to express their individuality. With the ability to decorate their pets’ spaces and interact with them anytime, anywhere, this game brings the joy of companionship to life.
- Words of Wonders: Search+ by Fugo Games: In this hit word search game, players look for hidden words on the board while exploring iconic landmarks to uncover the secrets of the world. As they progress through levels themed around a variety of subjects, players will discover new words, challenge their knowledge, and strategize their way to success as they solve the mystery that words hide.
- SUMI SUMI: Matching Puzzle+ by Imagineer: Featuring beloved characters like Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi from Japanese character manufacturing company San-X, this game invites players into the charming world of kawaii matching puzzles. With simple tap-to-match mechanics, engaging yet relaxing gameplay, and beautifully designed maps, SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+ offers a perfect blend of strategy and fun for fans of cute puzzle games.
More details about all five games are available on the Apple Newsroom website.
This month, there are also updates to current Apple Arcade games:
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure by Sunblink: April 16 marks the opening of the City Town Orchards, available only on Apple Arcade. Work with Keroppi, Usahana, and Wish me mell to help the city go green with rooftop fruit trees and delicious new offerings at the Imagination Cafe.
- PGA TOUR Pro Golf by HypGames: Coinciding with the real-life tournament on April 17, players can tee off virtually at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.
- WHAT THE CAR? by Triband: On April 10, new skins, new levels, and a new map will be added in this “suspicious” update.
This month, there will also be updates to popular games like Talking Tom Blast Park, Tomb of the Mask+, Three Kingdoms HEROES, Drive Ahead! Carcade, Ridiculous Fishing EX, A Slight Chance of Sawblades+, Skate City: New York, and others.
