Apple Arcade Games and Updates Coming in July

Apple Arcade — a CNET Editors’ Choice Award pick in 2021 — has over 200 games in its catalog to play for just $5 a month, or $60 annually. The service offers original and exclusive titles, as well as familiar games in the service’s App Store Favorites and Timeless Classics sections. These games are available in the App Store already, but with an Apple Arcade subscription you can play them without ads and paywalls for no extra charge. 

Here’s a list of what’s in store for Apple Arcade subscribers in July.

Subway Surfers Tag

Developer: SYBO Games
Release date: July 15

Subway Surfers Tag is a new spin-off game from Subway Surfers. Players will skateboard through different arenas and graffiti various objectives. The more you tag, the higher your score and tougher the challenge. Watch out, though — a security guard is hot on your tail.

HEROish

Developer: Sunblink
Release date: July 22

HEROish is a new action castle defense game with deck-building elements. You can play as one of six different characters, cast spells, summon troops and destroy towers in fast-paced 1v1 or 2v2 battles. Build and upgrade your cards to better overpower opponents. 

Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD

Developer: Ironhide
Release date: July 29

Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD will join Apple Arcade’s Legends of Kingdom Rush and Kingdom Rush Frontiers. Level up your heroes and execute your strategy across 28 different stages. 

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