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Written by Manas Mitul | Updated: 9 September 2024 13:10 IST

Apple Arcade Adds Balatro+, NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition and More in September and October

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NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+ and Puzzle Sculpt ed Apple Arcade on September 5

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Apple Arcade subscription costs Rs. 99 per month in India
Balatro+ will come without ads and microtransactions
The game will be playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro

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ed the game subscription service on September 5.

In addition to the games, the iPhone maker announced updates to existing Arcade titles like Wylde Flowers, Sonic Dream Team, Outlanders 2: Second Nature, Hello Kitty Island Adventure and more.

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iOS and Android on September 26. The Apple Arcade version of the title, Balatro+, will come without ads, microtransactions and upfront pricing on the same day.

Apple Arcade Adds 2 Games and a New Vision Pro Spatial Title in September

In Balatro, players make combinations of poker hands with Joker cards that come with their own abilities. Players then have to beat increasingly difficult Antes, each of which contains a Small Blind, a Big Blind and a Boss Blind, that bring unique challenges to the table like debuffs to certain cards. To beat the Boss Blinds and clear the final Ante, players need skill, quick-thinking and a bit of luck! Balatro+ arrives on Apple Arcade on September 26 and will be playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.

Balatro was developed by one person
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The latest popular basketball sim from 2K arrives on Apple Arcade on October 3. For the first time, players on mobile can experience The Neighborhood mode. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition also comes with a revamped Greatest Mode, where players can relive career-defining moments of NBA icons. Players can also embark on a journey in the MyCareer mode or challenge other players online. NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition will be available across Apple devices starting next month.

NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition comes with The Neighborhood mode
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In October, Apple Arcade subscribers can also enjoy Food Truck Pup+, a food truck management game. In the ad-free version of the title, players will have to set up a crêpe empire from the scratch. They'll also get to design food outlets, outfits and hire cute dogs to help their business. Food Truck Pup+ is also rendered in throwback colourful pixel-art style.

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Another cozy game s Apple Arcade next month. In Furistas Cat Cafe+, players unite cute cats with their caregivers and grow their feline collection. Developed by Runaway Play, the game lets players craft their own unique and fully customisable cat cafe. A must play for cat lovers, Furistas Cat Cafe+ arrives on October 3.

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In this rail shooter from indie developer Mediocre, players shoot metal balls at varied destructible environments. Players move through levels in sync with the music, shooting down glass obstacles. The game comes with 50 unique rooms and 11 graphic styles, presenting unique challenges to players. Smash Hit+ also arrives on Apple Arcade on October 3.

All games ing Apple Arcade will be available to subscribers at no additional cost. Apple's game subscription service now boasts over 200 titles, with new games ing every month. In India, Apple Arcade costs Rs. 99 a month. The service is also bundled with Apple One subscription.

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Genre Roguelike

Platform Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC: Windows

Modes Single-player

PEGI Rating 7+

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