Thursday August 6, 2026 3:26 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is available on Apple Arcade starting today. It's a full Madden NFL game that does not include ads or in-app purchases, and it is available exclusively on Apple devices.
Users can lead and coach teams through every stage of the NFL season, controlling games, making strategic decisions, and aiming for the championship.
Apple says the game has controls designed for mobile devices, authentic football gameplay, and guided tutorials. It includes Franchise and Quick Play modes, with updates for current NFL teams and dynamic player ratings built on real-world performances.
Retro Bowl College+, Everyday Puzzles: Mini Games+, and Water Sort Puzzle: Get Color+ are also new on Apple Arcade this week. Apple Arcade is Apple's gaming service, priced at $6.99 per month in the U.S. Apple Arcade titles can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.
Separately, Big Walk, a new game from the makers of Untitled Goose Game, launched for the Mac. Big Walk is a cooperative multiplayer adventure game that supports 2 to 12 players. Players are tasked with working together to complete challenges and puzzles. Big Walk is priced at $14.99 and is available from the Mac App Store.
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