How to Play Apple Arcade Games Offline

When first announced, Apple noted that you could play Apple Arcade games anywhere – and even offline. However, this side of Apple’s game subscription service can be quite confusing. With that said, let’s talk about how to play Apple Arcade games offline.

Before we continue, an important note. Keep in mind that Apple Arcade isn’t a cloud gaming service. Instead, you pay for access to games that are designed to run locally - on your device.

Therefore, when talking playing Apple Arcade games offline, we’re talking about how to start and play those games offline – as their files are already on your device. And in that case, know that not all Apple Arcade games can start offline.

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Finally, here’s our step-by-step guide on how to play Apple Arcade games offline:

1. First, visit the App Store on your device.

2. Select the ‘Arcade’ tab at the bottom of your screen.

3. Now, download any game to your download – and wait until this process is done.

4. Return to your Home Screen and launch the game you’ve just downloaded.

5. Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to reveal the Control Panel.

6. Then, tap on ‘Airplane Mode’ in the top-left corner of the screen.

7. Feel free to play the game as well – as you’re now playing it offline.

So, that would be all on playing Apple Arcade games offline. If you have any questions, make sure to post a comment below. And also, don’t forget to share this article online. Thanks - and enjoy using Apple Arcade!