Apple Arcade is set to expand its collection this July with some exciting new additions, including a fresh Angry Birds title, the return of the iconic Kingdom Rush tower defense franchise, and other family-friendly games. Starting July 3, 2025, Apple Arcade subscribers can dive into these new releases — all ad-free and without in-app purchases.

Angry Birds Bounce: The Classic Returns with a Twist

Developer: Rovio

The Angry Birds franchise, which revolutionized mobile gaming in 2009, is back with Angry Birds Bounce, a new Apple Arcade exclusive. Unlike the traditional slingshot gameplay, Angry Birds Bounce introduces brick-breaker-style mechanics and rogue-like elements, meaning every level offers a unique challenge. Players will reunite with Red, Chuck, and the flock as they work together to reclaim their island from the ever-persistent pigs. The game promises fast-paced, skill-based gameplay where precision shots and clever angles will lead to victory.

This new direction keeps the Angry Birds spirit alive while offering something fresh for longtime fans and new players alike.

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD Plus: A New Chapter in Tower Defense

Developer: Ironhide Game Studio

The Kingdom Rush franchise, one of the most successful names in the tower defense genre, returns with Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD Plus, exclusively on Apple Arcade. This latest installment offers:

• 15 unlockable heroes with unique abilities

• 17 specialized towers to customize battle strategies

• 22 challenging campaign stages with intricate maps

• 40+ enemy types with different skills and weaknesses

The game retains its signature humor and cartoonish style, ensuring a fun, lighthearted experience while testing players’ strategic skills. Whether you’re defending against skeleton armies or demonic forces, quick thinking and smart planning will be essential.

Additional Games Coming to Apple Arcade in July 2025

• Suika Game Plus (Developer: XGIMI)
  A casual, physics-based puzzle game where players merge fruits to create larger ones, aiming to form the ultimate watermelon. The challenge? Fruits bounce around unpredictably, and overfilling the box ends the game. It's simple but addictive.

• Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Plus (Developer: Red Games Co.)
  Perfect for younger gamers, this interactive pet simulator allows players to color, feed, groom, and play with over 90 virtual pets. Pets can be customized with vibrant designs, and players can take their pets on imaginative trips to beaches, deserts, and more. It’s a creative, low-pressure experience that encourages exploration and care.

What Is Apple Arcade?

Apple Arcade is Apple’s subscription-based gaming platform, available for $7 per month or $50 per year. The service gives unlimited access to hundreds of high-quality games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

Benefits include:

• Ad-free gameplay
• No in-app purchases
• Family sharing for up to six users
• Exclusive “Plus” versions of popular games
• Cross-device playability with synced progress

New users can get a one-month free trial, and buyers of new Apple devices can receive three months of Apple Arcade free. Games can be accessed directly from the App Store by tapping the joystick icon.