New Titles Join the Subscription Library
Apple has officially added Football Manager 27 Touch to its Apple Arcade subscription service. This release marks the first of five new games scheduled to arrive before the end of the year.
The remaining four titles are set to launch simultaneously on December 3. This batch includes Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, solitaire(ish), LEGO DUPLO, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+.
These additions follow the standard cadence for Apple Arcade, which regularly refreshes its catalog with exclusive or enhanced mobile versions of popular franchises. The inclusion of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+ is particularly notable, as it brings a modern action-platformer experience to the touch-based interface.
Expanding Options for Holiday Gamers
For subscribers, this update significantly broadens the variety of genres available during the holiday break. Football Manager 27 Touch caters to strategy enthusiasts who want deep simulation gameplay without the complexity of console controls.
The December 3 release offers something for casual players and families. LEGO DUPLO targets younger audiences, while solitaire(ish) provides a low-stakes puzzle option. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted appeals to nostalgia-driven gamers looking for a familiar tower-defense loop.
Accessing these titles requires an active Apple Arcade subscription. In the United States, the standalone cost is reported at $6.99 per month. While Canadian pricing may vary due to regional adjustments, the value proposition remains consistent: no ads, no in-app purchases, and offline play capabilities for most titles.
This lineup reinforces Apple’s strategy of using exclusive content to retain subscribers. By securing high-profile IPs like Prince of Persia and established brands like LEGO, the service competes directly with other subscription platforms that rely on broader back-catalog access rather than curated exclusives.
What Remains Unknown
While the release dates and titles are confirmed, specific details regarding cross-save compatibility between Apple Arcade and console versions of these games have not been explicitly stated in the initial announcements. Players hoping to carry progress from a PlayStation or Xbox version of Prince of Persia to their iPhone should verify this feature upon download.
Additionally, there is no information yet on whether any existing titles will be removed from the service to make room for these new additions. Historically, Apple Arcade rotates its library, but the current focus is entirely on expansion.
Subscribers can expect the full holiday lineup to be ready by December 3, offering a diverse range of experiences from complex sports management to simple card games.
