The Apple Arcade subscription service has just been updated with over thirty new games, Apple announced today. Matt Fischer, Apple’s vice president of the App Store, said in a statement:
Beyond Fantasian, of which we wrote about in a separate report, the highest-profile game is undoubtedly NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition.
According to the press release issued by 2K, this Apple Arcade Edition of NBA 2K21 offers a ‘one-of-a-kind basketball experience, built with a graphics engine that delivers impressive gameplay resolution across Apple devices, while also boasting significantly improved visuals, AI, and animations.’
You can expect the following features in the game:
- Players can experience the thrill of stepping into the shoes of their favorite NBA stars and take their game to the next level across a variety of exciting modes:
- Play 5-on-5 basketball featuring the latest NBA roster from the 2020-2021 season in Arena Quick Match;
- Experience fast-paced, over-the-top games on street courts in Blacktop Quick Match;
- Join a friend in Online Multiplayer to play cross-platform via the Game Center;
- Start a journey toward NBA legend status in MyCAREER and spend hours navigating through personal storylines and progression.
Other notable games added today to Apple Arcade include turn-based RPG Star Trek: Legends and World of Demons, an action title made by PlatinumGames. Check out the latter game’s launch trailer below.
As a reminder, Apple Arcade is priced at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually. There’s a free one-month trial, too.
