Apple is introducing a dedicated Games app in iOS 26, marking its most ambitious push yet into mobile gaming. Announced at WWDC 2025the new Games app aims to unify the Apple gaming experience across App Store games, Apple Arcade titles, and multiplayer experiences — all in one place.

Apple WWDC 2025 live: Games app to offer personalized Home, Arcade, and Library tabs

The new Games app will feature a Home tab that shows users personalized contentincluding:

A dedicated Apple Arcade tab offers easy access to all subscription-based titles, while the Library tab lets users quickly revisit any game they’ve previously downloaded.

Apple WWDC 2025 live: Play Together and Challenges bring social gaming to iOS

A standout feature of the Games app is Play Togetherwhich shows what games your friends are playing in real time. It’s a seamless way to jump into a shared gaming experience or discover new titles through your network.

The app also introduces Challengesa new way to compete with friends even in single-player games. Built on top of existing leaderboardsChallenges allow users to:

These features signal Apple’s intent to turn the iPhone into not just a powerful gaming device, but a social gaming hub — tying together personal progress, social play, and game discovery.

The Games app will launch later this year alongside iOS 26.