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Apple announced five Apple Arcade additions for May 1, 2025: a party game, a virtual pet simulator, a LEGO racing game, a word search, and a character-themed matching puzzle. They were presented as part of the subscription catalog, rather than separate game purchases.
Apple Arcade’s May 2025 games at a glance
| Game | Developer | Play style |
|---|---|---|
| WHAT THE CLASH? | Triband | Party activities and one-on-one matches |
| with My Buddy | Neilo Inc. | Virtual pet care |
| LEGO Friends Heartlake Rush+ | StoryToys | Endless racing |
| Words of Wonders: Search+ | Fugo Games | Word search |
| SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+ | Imagineer | Matching puzzle |
Apple said all five would arrive May 1, 2025. The announcement is a dated release notice; it does not establish whether every title remains available in the catalog today.
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Apple Physical Gift Card | $100.00 | Buy on Amazon |
What each game offers
WHAT THE CLASH?
Triband’s fast-paced party game cycles through activities such as table tennis, archery, racing, and tag. Apple described solo play and one-on-one challenges with friends, alongside unlockable modifiers and customization for “The Hand,” the game’s character. Apple positioned it as a follow-up to Triband’s WHAT THE CAR?.
with My Buddy
Neilo Inc.’s cozy pet-care simulation focuses on bonding with virtual puppies and kittens. Players care for their pets as they grow, dress them in outfits, and decorate their spaces.
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LEGO Friends Heartlake Rush+
StoryToys’ endless racer sends players through Heartlake City with LEGO Friends characters and their pets. The game centers on customizing cars, dodging obstacles, and completing missions.
Words of Wonders: Search+
Fugo Games’ word-search game asks players to find hidden words on boards and advance through themed levels featuring landmarks.
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SUMI SUMI : Matching Puzzle+
Imagineer’s tap-to-match puzzle features San-X characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi, with maps to progress through.
How Apple Arcade access was described
Apple presented the five games as additions to a catalog of more than 200 games, without ads or in-app purchases. Its April 8, 2025 announcement listed U.S. terms of US$6.99 per month and a one-month free trial; these are announcement-era details, not confirmation of today’s price or trial offer.
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- Available in $15 - 500, Card delivered via email or SMS
- Use it for purchases at any Apple Store location, on the Apple Store app, apple.com, the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple News+, Apple Books, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Fitness+, Apple One, and other Apple properties in US only
Apple said a subscription provided unlimited access to the catalog for a family of up to six. The announcement’s exact wording was: “An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.”
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Apple said Arcade Originals could be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. It listed App Store Greats for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Device compatibility and regional availability can vary, and the announcement does not guarantee that every game works on every device or is offered in every region. It names iPad as a platform but does not recommend a particular model.
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- Use it for purchases at any Apple Store location, on the Apple Store app, apple.com, the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple News+, Apple Books, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Fitness+, Apple One, and other Apple properties in US only
Details about the lineup, subscription terms, and platforms come from Apple’s April 8, 2025 announcement.
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