What's new with the games all

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced several new features and updates related to gaming:

1. Apple Games App: A new all-in-one destination for games on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows players to launch games, discover new ones, and engage with friends. The app integrates with Game Center to enhance social and multiplayer experiences (Engage players with the Apple Games app).

2. Game Center Enhancements: New features include Game Center Challenges, which turn single-player activities into social experiences, and improvements to leaderboards and achievements. These features are integrated into the new Games app, providing more visibility and engagement opportunities for games (Platforms State of the Union).

3. Metal 4 and Apple Silicon: The introduction of Metal 4 brings next-generation rendering technologies to games, enhancing visuals and performance on Apple devices. Apple Silicon continues to provide powerful capabilities for gaming, including improved AI performance and dynamic effects (Keynote).

4. App Store Connect Updates: Over 100 new metrics in App Analytics, improvements to the App Review Submission process, and new features for Game Center to boost discoverability and engagement (What’s new in App Store Connect).

5. VisionOS 26: Enhanced hand tracking and support for PlayStation VR 2 Sense controllers, providing new input mechanisms for games on Vision Pro (What’s new in visionOS 26).

These updates aim to enhance the gaming experience across Apple's ecosystem, making it easier for developers to create engaging and socially connected games.