Apple Arcade Adds Five New Games in October, Including First Pusheen Title
Apple Arcade is adding five new games on October 1, 2026. The lineup includes the first officially licensed Pusheen game, a zombie survival title, and three updated versions of existing App Store hits. The service costs $6.99 per month and is included in Apple One bundles.
Key points
- Apple Arcade adds five new games on October 1, 2026.
- Pusheen's Place is the first officially licensed game featuring the cartoon cat, available exclusively on Apple Arcade.
- River City Survivors is a new zombie survival game with 20 playable characters.
- Terraria+, Touchgrind BMX 2+, and 4 Pics 1 Word+ are updated versions of existing App Store titles with ads and in-app purchases removed.
- Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month and is included in Apple One Individual, Family, and Premier bundles.
Background
Apple Arcade has been adding new games monthly since its launch. The service offers over 200 ad-free, in-app purchase-free games for $6.99 per month. It is included in Apple One bundles and provides a three-month free trial with new Apple devices.
How outlets are covering it
9to5Mac and The Verge both highlight Pusheen's Place as the headline addition, emphasizing its exclusive availability on Apple Arcade. AppleInsider notes that Terraria+ includes the Bigger & Boulder update 1.4.5, featuring a Dead Cells crossover and Palworld characters. Apple World Today describes the new additions as spanning cozy cat collecting to zombie-blasting mayhem, noting that Pusheen's Place joins other cozy games like Hello Kitty Island Adventure. All sources agree on the October 1 launch date and the $6.99 monthly price.
Why it matters
The addition of five new games, including the first officially licensed Pusheen title, expands Apple Arcade's catalog and appeals to a broader audience. The inclusion of updated versions of popular App Store titles with ads and in-app purchases removed provides value for subscribers. The service's integration with Apple One bundles makes it accessible to existing Apple customers.
What to watch
Apple Arcade will continue adding new games monthly. Developers of Pusheen's Place plan to add more Pusheens, decor themes, games, and features over time. Subscribers can access the new games on October 1, 2026, across supported devices.
- Apple Arcade unveils five new games being added soon 9to5Mac
- The internet’s favorite cat comes to Apple Arcade with Pusheen’s Place Apple
- Pusheen’s first game is coming to Apple Arcade The Verge
- Apple Arcade gets 'Pusheen's Place,' 'Terraria+,' and more in October appleinsider.com
- On October 1, Apple Arcade is rolling out a lineup of new games Apple World Today
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