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Play What’s New on Apple Arcade

NBA 2K is so back! The hit basketball sim returns to Apple Arcade just in time for the 2024–2025 regular season, while three new App Store Greats—including a thrilling high-score chaser—round out October’s lineup. Check out the latest additions:

Squad up in NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, manage supercute eateries in new restaurant sims, and more.

NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition

Time to show the league what you’re made of! Create your own pro and run The Neighborhood, relive GOAT glory in the revamped The Greatest mode, and manage your favorite franchise from the sidelines in The Association.

Furistas Cat Cafe+

Adopt kitties while brewing sweet drinks and delicacies in this adorable restaurant-management game. Match up each patron’s personality with the right cat and let the cuddling ensue! Quick tip: Takeshi the tabby is extra playful, making him a purrfect pairing for customers sporting the ball icon.

Food Truck Pup+

More of a dog person? This pixely charmer (by the creator of Japanese Rural Life Adventure) has you whipping up crepes as a puppy with a nose for business. Expand your wares and dress up your crew—before you know it, you’ll have the busiest food truck in town!

Smash Hit+

Sometimes you just want to break something—and in this deliciously destructive game, there’s no cleanup! Lob metal balls to shatter glass targets, hit door-opening switches, and smash your high score to smithereens. For a real challenge, try taking out tough bosses in Mayhem mode.

Apple Arcade games are always getting better, introducing new heroes, extra modes, and amazing in-app events. Here are just a few games getting updates this month—including a big celebration for Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary in Hello Kitty Island Adventure: