Celebrate the holidays with Final Fantasy and More on Apple Arcade

The holidays are upon us, and it’s getting cold outside. That means it’s the perfect time to stay in and play a game by the fire. Fortunately, Apple Arcade is expected to add more than a dozen games to the service, including three Final Fantasy games.

Apple Arcade is full of familiar and classic games, along with exclusive titles, that you can play $7 per month (£7, $10). You can find many of these games in the App Store, but they have paywalls and ads that can hinder your gaming experience. By using an Apple Arcade subscription, you can play every game without paywalls and ads, a feature that is usually mentioned with a “Plus” in the game name.

Here are all the games coming to Apple Arcade in December and January.

Coming December 5th

Talking to Tom Blast Park

Developer: Clothing 7

The adventurous cat Talking Tom is back, and this time he has to save Blast Park. The rogue Rakoonz are out to trash the park, so it’s up to you and your friends to blast them with fragile guns – like the Duckinator – to save the day.

Pac-Man 256 Plus

Developer: Bandai Namco and Hipster Whale

Pac-Man is back in this new twist on an old classic. You still have to collect dots while escaping from ghosts in the familiar maze, but the maze will never end. There are also new powerups, new ghosts – named Sue, Funky and Spunky – and a new supervillain called the Glitch. Otherwise, you’re out to get the highest score, just like the old days.

Other games coming to Apple Arcade then

Boggle: Arcade Edition by Zynga
Hot Wheels: Race Off Plus by Hutch Games
Barbie Color Creates Plus by StoryToys

Coming December 9th

Final Fantasy 4 (3D Remake) Plus

Developer: Square Enix

This early entry in the iconic Final Fantasy series has been revived with updated graphics, improved gameplay and voice acting in event scenes. You play as the dark knight Cecil as he tries to stop the wizard Golbez from destroying the world. Throughout your journey you will meet new friends, discover secrets and see who your true friends are.

Final Fantasy 4: After Additional Years

Developer: Square Enix

If you enjoyed Final Fantasy 4, try this next step. This game is set years after the original events and introduces new characters and villains. Another moon has appeared over your home planet and crystals unchanged from the first game have begun to shine. You need to find out what is causing these changes and how to fix things.

Coming January 9th

Final fantasy plus

Developer: Square Enix

This is the game that started it all. Join the Warriors of Light on a journey to restore power to the Crystals and save their homeworld. This revamped version of the game brings better gameplay features, such as auto-battle and more to your fingertips.

Skate City: New York

Developer: Snowman and Agens

The Skate City franchise takes on the Big Apple in this installment of the skate series. Skate real-world areas, such as subways and the New York waterfront, as you master different tricks. You can face new challenges with each run or relax in Free Skate mode while listening to an original soundtrack.

Other games coming to Apple Arcade then

Heroes of Three Kingdoms by Koei Tecmo
Mana Plus Trials by Square Enix
Rodeo Stampede Plus by Iter Weight Games
It literally just mows Plus with Protostar

You can access these games in Apple Arcade in December and January, but there are plenty of other games to play on the service now for $7 per month or $50 per year. You can also try Apple Arcade free for one month with your first sign-up, or get a free three-month trial when you buy a new Apple device. To access Apple Arcade, open the App Store on your iOS or iPadOS device and tap the joystick in the menu bar.