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Apple to launch Apple Arcade service, will launch on September 19th for $4.99/month

Apple on Tuesday announced that the company will be launching its Apple Arcade video game subscription service on September 19th.

The games span Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the service itself retailing for $4.99 per month. This includes up to six members in your family, and users can try Apple Arcade via a one-month free trial.

As to the games themselves, the mobile platform titles are exclusive to Apple Arcade and are not available through the regular App Store.

Apple Arcade is available in the “Arcade” tab of the App Store on iOS 13. Apple is adding new games every month, and says it is launching with more games than any other service before it.

During its presentation, Apple demoed several games from its upcoming Arcade library, including Frogger in Toy Town from Konami, Shinsekai: Into the Depths from Capcom, and Sayonara Wildhearts from Anna Purina.

Per Apple’s press release:

“Apple Arcade requires iOS 13. You need to setup Family Sharing to share a single subscription across your family.Apple today announced that Apple Arcade will be available on the App Store on Thursday, September 19 with iOS 13, offering an all-new way to enjoy games without limits. With a subscription to Apple Arcade for $4.99 per month, users get unlimited access to the entire catalog of over 100 new, exclusive games, all playable across iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV. Apple Arcade is launching with a one-month free trial, and users will not find the games on any other mobile platform or subscription service. Apple Arcade games can all be played offline, and a single subscription includes access for up to six family members with Family Sharing. The catalog will exceed 100 games in the coming weeks as new titles are introduced, with more games to come every month. Apple Arcade will be available on September 30 on iPadOS and tvOS 13 and in October on macOS Catalina.'”

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac