Football Manager and other hit franchises headline Apple Arcade’s holiday lineup

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  November 10, 2026

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  Hit franchises Football Manager, Plants vs. Zombies, and Prince of Persia headline a fun-filled holiday lineup on Apple Arcade

  Available on Apple Arcade starting today, Football Manager 27 Touch puts the manager's seat in players' pockets. An elevated Match Engine offers ways to shape the action on the pitch, new Recruitment and Match Preparation tools make scouting and game plans easier to master, and a redesigned iPhone interface keeps everything within thumb's reach. Football Manager 27 Touch joins a deep bench of standout sports games on Arcade, including NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, NFL Retro Bowl '27, PGA TOUR Pro Golf, and Retro Bowl College+.

  On December 3, Apple Arcade welcomes four new games for every kind of player, delivering a rich mix of reimagined classics, thrilling adventures, and family-friendly hits. Players can fend off waves of the undead in Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted; try their hand at a roguelike twist on a card classic in solitaire(ish); vanquish foes, master time, and explore a mythological setting in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+; and spark early creative curiosity in LEGO® DUPLO® Playtime. Every game on Arcade is free of ads and in-app purchases, and one subscription covers a family of up to six, so everyone can play this holiday season without interruptions.

  Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted brings back the iconic characters, humor, and strategic gameplay that made the original a classic. The game adds new levels, fresh modes, and ways for players to team up with a friend in local co-op and PvP on the same device. The Arcade-exclusive Party mode also gives the backyard a delightful makeover.

  Playstack, the publisher of the award-winning indie sensation Balatro, brings a new twist on a classic card game. In solitaire(ish), players build soaring card stacks to hit rising score goals, collect rare perk cards, and upgrade their decks from more than 150 special cards. With daily streaks, leaderboards, and collectible cards to be discovered, every run feels fresh in a rule-bending spin on solitaire.

  In the action game Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+, players harness potent time powers, acrobatic agility, and precision swordplay to explore and conquer the interconnected, time-warped depths of Mount Qaf. Available on Arcade with all downloadable content included, this definitive edition delivers the complete experience of the critically acclaimed original alongside new challenges, quests, and cosmetic updates.

  Rounding out the December lineup is LEGO DUPLO Playtime, a calm, open-ended digital toy chest where little builders can mix and match iconic LEGO DUPLO bricks to craft a unique living playground.

  Pricing and Availability

  • Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.¹

  • Apple Arcade is part of Apple One's Individual ($21.95 U.S.), Family ($27.95 U.S.), and Premier ($39.95 U.S.) plans, with a one-month free trial.²

  • Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. 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 catalog.

  • Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.

  1. This offer is available to new subscribers only. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. The plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
  2. 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.

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1. This offer is available to new subscribers only. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. The plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
2. 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.

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