Apple Arcade September Lineup: NFL Football, Jeopardy!, and Exclusive Updates

Apple Arcade introduces new games and updates in September, including NFL Retro Bowl '26 with Championship Leaderboard mode, Jeopardy! Daily, and My Talking Tom Friends+. Existing hits receive notable updates, such as Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition, Mini Motorways, and Snake.io+. Apple Arcade now features over 200 ad-free games with no in-app purchases and costs $6.99/month for up to five users.

Apple Arcade, Apple's subscription gaming service, is set to introduce several new titles and updates in September. This move aims to enhance the platform's offerings, providing subscribers with more engaging and diverse gaming experiences.

New Titles and Updates:

1. NFL Retro Bowl '26:
- Exclusive to Apple Arcade, NFL Retro Bowl '26 offers a unique blend of arcade football gameplay and real NFL stakes.
- The game features an exciting new mode, the NFL Retro Bowl Championship Leaderboard, allowing players to represent and compete as their favorite teams in weekly matchups aligned with the 2025 NFL season.
- This mode brings players closer to real-world NFL action and the ultimate bragging rights [1].

2. Jeopardy! Daily:
- Bringing the spirit of the beloved quiz show to Apple Arcade, Jeopardy! Daily features exclusive clues and questions crafted by the show’s writers.
- Players type their responses in the form of questions using the keyboard on their mobile device, with daily new game boards, unique modes, weekly tournaments, and global leaderboards [1].

3. My Talking Tom Friends+:
- This interactive life-sim experience invites players into a world of endless fun, featuring all the Talking Tom & Friends characters.
- Players can access mini-games, care for their pets, and explore colorful surroundings [1].

4. Hello Kitty Island Adventure:
- A new update to Hello Kitty Island Adventure will transport players to Wheatflour Wonderland, a whimsical world of waving grain, stained-glass castles, and mysterious ruins.
- Players will meet a new character, Cogimyun, who requests help to unlock the Ancient Citadel and uncover a great treasure [1].

Existing Hits Receive Notable Updates:

- Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition:
- An all-new realm based on Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out opens up in Dreamlight Valley on August 20.
- Players will take on the role of a Mind Worker and work alongside Joy and Sadness at Headquarters [1].

- Mini Motorways:
- The award-winning strategy simulation game unleashes Creative Mode on August 26, giving players more freedom to redesign their favorite maps, swap colors, delete buildings, and design a city where everything is just where they want it [1].

- Snake.io+:
- A suspicious new collaboration with the hit game Among Us crash-lands in Snake.io+ on August 27, featuring four exclusive new crewmate skins [1].

Pricing and Availability:

- Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial.
- Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.
- Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial [1].

Conclusion:

Apple Arcade continues to expand its catalog with over 200 ad-free games and no in-app purchases, providing a compelling offering for subscribers. The addition of new titles and updates, along with regular updates for existing hits, ensures that subscribers have a diverse and engaging gaming experience.

References:
[1] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-arcade-exclusive-nfl-retro-bowl-26-launching-september-4/