Apple is rumored to unveil a new Games app during its developer event in June. This app may bring all of Apple’s gaming features into one place. It could act as a home for Apple Arcade titles, Game Center leaderboards, App Store games, and game news.
Why Apple Needs a Dedicated App
For years, gamers have poked fun at Apple for not taking games seriously. Game Center lives inside menus, and Apple Arcade feels separate from the App Store. A single Games app could make it easy to find new titles, see friends’ scores, and read editor picks about popular games. It might also show games you bought outside the store on Mac with Steam or other services.
What the App May Include
Apple may call it simply Games. It could show top charts for iPhone and iPad games. It may display Apple Arcade collections with ad-free adventure and puzzle titles. It might include editorial content like interviews with developers and game trailers. The app could also let you browse upcoming releases and connect with friends in a new chat or match-making feature on iMessage.
Behind the Scenes Moves
Apple quietly bought RAC7, the two-person studio that made Sneaky Sasquatch, in a bid to learn more about running game studios and making hit titles. This hints at Apple’s growing interest in gaming beyond hardware and services. Bringing that knowledge into a single app could help Apple build stronger ties with both developers and players.
How This Fits Apple’s Bigger Picture
The Games app could ride on Apple Silicon’s strong performance in graphics and speed. It may tie in with the new design style coming in iOS 19 and macOS 16 at WWDC. With better tools for developers and a unified front for gamers, Apple can show it truly supports games on iPhone, Mac, and soon on Vision Pro headsets. Apple has tried gaming features before, but never a full app. This new move could mark a turning point. Gamers may finally get a place on their devices just for play.
