Apple Arcade adds fun new content, including NFL Retro Bowl ’26, Jeopardy! Daily, and an exciting update to Hello Kitty Island Adventure

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  12 August 2025

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  Apple Arcade adds fun new content, including NFL Retro Bowl ’26, Jeopardy! Daily, and an exciting update to Hello Kitty Island Adventure

  Apple Arcade invites players to kick off the NFL season with some retro football fun. NFL Retro Bowl ’26 is launching exclusively on Apple Arcade and debuting an exciting new mode, NFL Retro Bowl Championship Leaderboard, allowing players to represent and compete as their favorite teams in weekly matchups that align with the league’s schedule. Also joining the service are Jeopardy! Daily, featuring exclusive clues and questions crafted by the hit show’s writers, and My Talking Tom Friends+, the hugely popular virtual pet game. These games will be available on September 4.

  On September 18, a magical new adventure awaits in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Players will be transported to Wheatflour Wonderland, a whimsical world of waving grain, stained-glass castles, and mysterious ruins. There they will find a new character, Cogimyun, with an urgent request to help unlock the Ancient Citadel and uncover a great treasure. This exciting update is included for all Arcade subscribers at no additional cost.

  These exciting additions expand Arcade’s catalog of more than 200 incredibly fun games, all free from ads and in-app purchases.

  NFL Retro Bowl ’26 by New Star Games
  Available only on Apple Arcade, the NFL- and NFLPA-licensed game features authentic rosters and NFL players stylized in the game’s glorious retro look. This year, NFL Retro Bowl ’26 introduces an exciting new mode, NFL Retro Bowl Championship Leaderboard, that brings players closer to real-world NFL action and the ultimate bragging rights. Players will choose their favorite teams and compete against each other by playing weekly matchups aligned with the 2025 NFL season games. They’ll use authentic rosters and earn points to contribute to their team’s live leaderboard standings — in a unique mix of arcade football gameplay and real NFL stakes.

  Jeopardy! Daily by Frosty Pop Games
  Jeopardy! Daily brings the spirit of the beloved and enduring quiz show to Apple Arcade. The game delivers exclusive clues crafted by the show’s writers, and players type their responses (in the form of questions) using the keyboard on their mobile device. Players can also dive into new game boards daily, test their knowledge in unique modes, take part in weekly tournaments, and climb global leaderboards to become a Jeopardy! champion.

  My Talking Tom Friends+ by Outfit7
  My Talking Tom Friends+ invites players into a world of endless fun. This interactive life-sim experience brings together all of the Talking Tom & Friends characters — Tom, Angela, Hank, Ginger, Ben, and Becca — into one vibrant world. Players can access mini-games, care for their pets, and explore colorful surroundings.

  Alongside new game launches, Apple Arcade players can continue to enjoy their favorite games on the service with regular updates, including Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition, Mini Motorways, and Snake.io+.

  • Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition by Gameloft: On August 20, an all-new realm based on Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out opens up in Dreamlight Valley. Players will take on the role of a Mind Worker and work alongside Joy and Sadness at Headquarters.

  • Mini Motorways by Dinosaur Polo Club: On August 26, the award-winning strategy simulation game is unleashing Creative Mode, giving players more freedom to redesign their favorite maps, swap colors, delete buildings, and design a city where everything is just where they want it.

  • Snake.io+ by Kooapps: On August 27, a suspicious new collaboration with the hit game Among Us crash-lands in Snake.io+, featuring four exclusive new crewmate skins — Funguy, Excavation, Wrecked, and Shark.

  Additional hit Arcade games getting updates this month include Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, WHAT THE CAR?, Sonic Dream Team, It’s Literally Just Mowing+, and more.

  Pricing and Availability

  • Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.¹

  • Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.²

  • Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.

  • An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.

  • Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.

  1. This offer is available to new subscribers only. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. The plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
  2. The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not currently used through a free trial or a subscription. The plan automatically renews after the trial until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.

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