So that you make the most of your subscription, let’s walk through how to use Apple Arcade onMacOS.
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What You Need
Mac computer
Apple Arcade subscription
Open Apple Arcade on Mac
Apple Arcade is part of the App Store. Just like on iPhone and iPad, you’ll see an area dedicated to it in the App Store’s navigation.
SelectArcadeon the left side of the App Store on Mac and you’re in!
Filter and sort games
The Apple Arcade main screen is full of gaming options. As you scroll through, you’ll see sections for Top Arcade Games, New Games, Recently Updated, Collections, Coming Soon, and more.
If you want to find a particular game, you’re able to use the Search on the top left of the App Store window. However, any keywords you use to search will return results from other sections of the App Store, not just Apple Arcade.
Instead, use the filter and sort features.
Step 1:Scroll to the bottom of the Apple Arcade main screen and clickSee All Games.
Step 2:By default, you’ll see games Coming Soon and beneath those, all games listed by release date with the most recent first. ClickFilterson the top right to view games differently.
Step 3:you’re able to filter by age rating and controller or multiplayer support. You can then sort by release date, last updated, name, or category.
This gives you a convenient way to browse your options, but more specific to your needs. Select a game to view all the details.
Download games from Apple Arcade
With an Apple Arcade subscription, the games are available for free. So you’ll only see aGetbutton rather than one that shows asFreeor displays a price like other App Store apps.
To download a game, just clickGetand you’ll see the progress as the circle turns. To stop a download in progress, click the square inside the circle. Not sure where to start? Check thebest Apple Arcade gamesto help you decide.
Continue playing from another device
Using the same Apple ID as that on your iPhone or iPad, you’re able to pick up right where you leave off with a game in Apple Arcade on Mac.
On the main Arcade screen, scroll down to the Continue Playing section. You’ll see games in progress on your other device. Note that not all games you play on iOS or iPadOS are available for MacOS.
ClickPlayto continue playing a game or selectGetto download the game and then continue your gameplay on Mac.
View and share game achievements
While you can view game achievements for all games you download and play from the App Store, you can specifically look at those for Apple Arcade games.
Step 1:Head to the Arcade section of the App Store, select the game, and go to theAchievementssection of the game details. Even if you haven’t downloaded that game to your Mac yet, you’ll still see the achievements completed while playing on your other device.
Step 2:To view each individual achievement, click thearrowto expand the section. You’ll then see a new screen with Completed and Locked achievements.
Step 3:If you want to share an achievement, right-click it and selectShare. Then choose the app you’d like to share with from your Mac’s Share Menu.
Receive upcoming game notifications
You can see upcoming games in the Coming Soon section of the main Apple Arcade screen and if you include Coming Soon when you filter and sort the games as described above.
If you see an upcoming game that interests you, you may receive a notification when it becomes available.
Click theGetbutton. You’ll see an on-screen alert that you will be notified when the game is released. HitOKto acknowledge the alert and then be sure to check your email for that cool new game.
Once you choose to receive the notification, that game’s Get button will be grayed out in Apple Arcade. So, if you can’t remember whether you requested a notification or not, that’s your indicator. You can also check your account profile to view these notifications.
