Apple is allegedly making a new app like the App Store dedicated to games. While the Cupertino tech giant has already released the iOS 18 version to the public, it could also be working on future software updates. One of these updates could bring a dedicated store for games.
Apple’s new app for games will combine features from the App Store and Game Center in one place
The source claims that Apple’s new app for games will combine the functionality from the App Store and Game Center in a single place. It will be a dedicated hub for gamers to find popular games. With the new app, Apple wants to entice gamers to buy iPhones. The new gaming app isn’t going to replace the game store. In fact, it will integrate with an Apple user’s Game Center profile.
Apple’s upcoming game app is going to promote special gaming events. It will also be important about the latest games. The app will feature multiple tabs. There will be a “Play Now” tab, a dedicated tab for the user’s games, friends, and more. Similar to the Xbox app and Steam, it will also show challenges, leaderboards, and achievements.
Apple could also integrate the new game app with FaceTime and iMessages
Notably, Apple will also integrate the new game app with the FaceTime and iMessage applications. This will allow users to communicate with their friends regarding gaming. In addition, the app will allow developers to offer mini-games based on App Clips. The new app will work like the Xbox app for iPhones. The Microsoft app already allows users to see their status, see their friends’ activity, search for new games, and check their library.
As of now, Apple devices have the Apple Arcade, a dedicated subscription service that provides access to premium games. There’s no word when exactly Apple is planning to launch the new app. It could arrive either in one of the iOS 18 updates or in iOS 19.
