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Apple Arcade’s October Slate Led by NBA 2K26, Launching October 16

Apple pivots toward marquee sports content alongside family additions to broaden its ad‑free subscription’s appeal.

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Overview

  • NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition arrives on October 16 with the new NBA Eras mode that starts with the Larry Bird–Magic Johnson era and lets players relive decades of league history in The Association.
  • MyCAREER adds pro-inspired player templates for builds like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Vince Carter, and Allen Iverson, plus online one-on-one and two-on-two matches on customized courts.
  • Team rosters are updated to reflect recent moves, aligning the release with the NBA’s 2025–26 regular season tip-off on October 21.
  • Three App Store Greats join Apple Arcade on October 2 with no ads or in‑app purchases: Thomas & Friends: Let’s Roll+, Dominoes: Classic Tile Game+, and Piffle+.
  • TMNT Splintered Fate gets a free update on September 30 that adds Metalhead as a playable character for all subscribers at no additional cost.