UPDATE
09 July 2025
Imagination takes centre stage in Play-Doh World, launching 8 August on Apple Arcade
Worms Across Worlds, Let’s Go Mightycat! and Everybody Shogi also join the service
On 8 August, Apple Arcade is adding four exclusive games to its diverse catalogue of more than 200 fun games for players to enjoy, all free from ads and in-app purchases. Players can dive into Play-Doh World, where they’ll craft unique Play-Doh characters that come to life; Worms Across Worlds, an exciting addition to the long-running, cult-favourite Worms franchise; Let’s Go Mightycat!, a whimsical 3D puzzler; and Everybody Shogi, a vibrant strategy game based on the traditional Japanese board game.
Play-Doh World by Scary Beasties
Play-Doh brings its magic to the digital space with Play-Doh World, allowing players to craft their own characters and watch them spring to life. From inventing wild zoo animals to styling outrageous salon hairdos, every corner of this colourful universe responds to the player’s creative whim. With dozens of interactive zones, collectible special Play-Doh and regular content updates, Play-Doh World offers creative activities and open-ended, imagination-led play — all in a safe, ad-free environment.
Play-Doh brings its magic to the digital space with Play-Doh World, allowing players to craft their own characters and watch them spring to life. From inventing wild zoo animals to styling outrageous salon hairdos, every corner of this colourful universe responds to the player’s creative whim. With dozens of interactive zones, collectible special Play-Doh and regular content updates, Play-Doh World offers creative activities and open-ended, imagination-led play — all in a safe, ad-free environment.
Worms Across Worlds by StoryToys and Behaviour Interactive
Worms Across Worlds is the next evolution of the award-winning series. When Professor Worminkle’s experiments threaten reality, the beloved invertebrate warriors find themselves hurtling through five wildly different dimensions. Players will chase the mad scientist across worlds in this strategic turn-based action game. Whether battling solo or organising epic four-team multiplayer mayhem, every challenge and dimension brings players closer to stopping the professor’s path of destruction.
Worms Across Worlds is the next evolution of the award-winning series. When Professor Worminkle’s experiments threaten reality, the beloved invertebrate warriors find themselves hurtling through five wildly different dimensions. Players will chase the mad scientist across worlds in this strategic turn-based action game. Whether battling solo or organising epic four-team multiplayer mayhem, every challenge and dimension brings players closer to stopping the professor’s path of destruction.
Let’s Go Mightycat! by PONOS Corporation
An everyday feline becomes an unlikely galactic hero when an all-powerful being transforms it into the universe’s most adorable conqueror. In this spin-off of hit tower defense game The Battle Cats, players can customise their heroic cat with stylish capes, rescue interstellar friends and launch Mightycat through colourful planetary stages. With a variety of challenging puzzle stages, every tap brings players closer to the ultimate goal: bringing every planet in the cosmos under the Cat Empire’s adorable yet mighty paw.
An everyday feline becomes an unlikely galactic hero when an all-powerful being transforms it into the universe’s most adorable conqueror. In this spin-off of hit tower defense game The Battle Cats, players can customise their heroic cat with stylish capes, rescue interstellar friends and launch Mightycat through colourful planetary stages. With a variety of challenging puzzle stages, every tap brings players closer to the ultimate goal: bringing every planet in the cosmos under the Cat Empire’s adorable yet mighty paw.
Everybody Shogi by AltPlus Inc.
Everybody Shogi is a beautifully reimagined take on the traditional Japanese strategy board game. Blending colourful visuals, intuitive controls and engaging puzzle-style stages, the game introduces shogi in a casual yet strategic way. Players can enjoy daily challenges, unlock unique piece designs and build customised decks. With real-time matches against players worldwide and seamless crossplay across devices, Everybody Shogi invites everyone to explore the depth of shogi through fast-paced gameplay in a bright and friendly world.
Everybody Shogi is a beautifully reimagined take on the traditional Japanese strategy board game. Blending colourful visuals, intuitive controls and engaging puzzle-style stages, the game introduces shogi in a casual yet strategic way. Players can enjoy daily challenges, unlock unique piece designs and build customised decks. With real-time matches against players worldwide and seamless crossplay across devices, Everybody Shogi invites everyone to explore the depth of shogi through fast-paced gameplay in a bright and friendly world.
Pricing and Availability
- Apple Arcade is available for NZ$12.99 inc. GST per month with a one-month free trial.1 Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV could receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.2
- Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual (NZ$29.95 inc. GST), Family (NZ$39.95 inc. GST) and Premier (NZ$55.95 inc. GST) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.3
- Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro4. 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 catalogue.
- Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
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- One-month trial: This offer is available to new subscribers only. Apple Arcade costs NZ$12.99 inc. GST per month after the free trial. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Terms apply.
- Three-month trial: New and qualified returning subscribers only. Apple Arcade costs NZ$12.99 inc. GST per month after the free trial. Only one offer per Apple Account and only one offer per family if you’re part of a Family Sharing group, regardless of the number of devices you or your family purchase. This offer is not available if you or your family have previously accepted an Apple Arcade three-month free offer. Offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
- 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.
- Apple Vision Pro is available in Australia, Canada, China (mainland), Hong Kong, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the UK and the US.