Apple Arcade adds four games on December 3: Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+, solitaire(ish) and LEGO DUPLO Playtime. Apple announced the lineup in an Apple Newsroom post that also launched Football Manager 27 Touch on the service.
This is a different batch from the four November games led by Crossy Road Rush. Two of the December titles come from big console franchises, and one of them won’t run on Apple TV or older hardware. Here’s what lands, on which devices, and what you need to play it.
Football Manager 27 Touch is already on Apple Arcade, and your FM26 Touch saves carry over
Football Manager 27 Touch is out now. Apple says Sports Interactive’s soccer management game brings an upgraded Match Engine, new Recruitment and Match Preparation tools, and a redesigned iPhone interface.
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If you already play the 2026 edition, you don’t need to hunt for a new download. Football Manager’s own announcement says the existing FM26 Touch App Store page updates to FM27 Touch automatically, and you can continue saves from past titles and use cloud saves to move between devices. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, though the developer notes that visuals may vary by hardware.
Four Apple Arcade games arrive December 3, with download sizes and supported devices
The App Store listings are already up with a “Sign Up to Play” button and an expected date of December 3. Here’s how the four compare:
| Game | Developer | Devices | Size | Age rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted | PopCap Studios (Electronic Arts) | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | 965.3 MB | 9+ |
| Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+ | Ubisoft | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | Up to 6.8 GB | 13+ |
| solitaire(ish) | Playstack | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | 200.7 MB | 4+ |
| LEGO DUPLO Playtime | StoryToys | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | 666.5 MB | 4+ |
Three of the four need only iOS 16, macOS 13 or tvOS 18, so almost any Apple device from the last several years can run them.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+ skips Apple TV and needs an A12 Bionic or M1 chip
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+ is the odd one out. Ubisoft’s listing requires iOS or iPadOS 16.4 with an A12 Bionic chip or later on iPhone and iPad, and macOS 13 with an M1 chip or later on Mac. Intel Macs are out, and Apple TV isn’t on the list at all. Plan for the space too, because the download runs up to 6.8 GB.
If your device qualifies, you get a lot of game. Apple calls this the definitive edition with all the downloadable content, including the Mask of Darkness story expansion. The App Store listing adds Permadeath and Boss Rush modes, new challenges, customizable touch controls, and assists like auto-parry, auto-potion and a direction indicator for players who’d rather not fight the touchscreen. It also supports external controllers, which is the better way to play a precise platformer like this one.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and two family games fill out the December lineup
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted rebuilds PopCap’s tower defense classic with new levels and modes. Apple highlights local co-op and head-to-head PvP on one device, plus a Party mode you’ll only find on Apple Arcade. The listing also mentions a Rest In Peace hardcore mode that punishes a single mistake, the returning Cloudy Day mode, and support for PlayStation, Xbox and MFi controllers.
solitaire(ish) turns solitaire into a roguelike deck-builder with rule-bending cards and daily streaks. Apple counts more than 150 special cards, while the App Store listing says over 130, so the two don’t agree on the exact count yet. The listing also promises monthly updates with new cards and customizations.
LEGO DUPLO Playtime from StoryToys is a calm digital toy box for building characters and playgrounds from DUPLO bricks. The listing says it’s designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 6, works offline without Wi-Fi, and comes in 25 languages. That makes it an easy one to load onto an iPad before a long trip.
Apple Arcade costs $6.99 a month, and new Apple device buyers get three months free
Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month in the US with a one month free trial. If you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV, Apple gives you three months free, which covers the December 3 batch if you pick up a new Apple TV 4K this month. One subscription covers a family of up to six, and the games carry no ads or in-app purchases.
Arcade is also part of every Apple One plan: Individual at $21.95, Family at $27.95 and Premier at $39.95 a month. If you’d rather pay once, the annual Apple Arcade plan saves you money over monthly billing.
One limit to keep in mind. Apple says Arcade Originals play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Vision Pro, while App Store Greats play only on iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. Check the device list on each game’s page before you count on playing it on the big screen.
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