Apple Arcade adds PowerWash Simulator and Cult of the Lamb.

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Apple Arcade is absolutely stacking its winter lineup with some serious bangers dropping December 4th, and for gamers glued to their iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TV, and that fancy Vision Pro, it’s about to be a very good month. The headliners are straight fire: we're getting the Arcade Edition of *Cult of the Lamb*, that wildly addictive rogue-like and cult-management sim hybrid that completely took over Twitch streams when it first launched.This isn't just a simple port, though—Apple Arcade subscribers are getting exclusive new content, including fresh follower forms, decorations, and outfits, which is a major W for the platform. It’s the full package with all the existing content updates baked in, though the big question mark hanging over it is whether future DLC, like the recently announced 'Woolhaven' expansion, will make its way to this version.For the uninitiated, *Cult of the Lamb* is a genius two-for-one deal: you’ve got this intense top-down action combat where you’re a possessed lamb smiting heretics, and then you switch gears to a surprisingly deep base-builder where you manage your own cult. The way these mechanics play off each other is pure chaos, often hilarious—yes, you can absolutely feed your cult members poop if you're feeling particularly unhinged, and the community has run with that in the most gloriously toxic ways.Then there’s the zen-level arrival of *PowerWash Simulator*, a game that feels like it was destined for mobile. There’s something incredibly satisfying about blasting away grime with a high-pressure hose, and it’s the perfect game to just zone out with on your phone.It’s interesting timing, though, given that the sequel just dropped on other platforms last month, making this a bit of a catch-up play for Apple, but honestly, the original's core loop is so solid it hardly matters. For the family and casual crowd, Apple is also serving up a sequel to *SpongeBob Patty Pursuit* with *SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2*, a sidescrolling adventure that lets you play as both SpongeBob and Plankton.The first game was surprisingly well-received for a licensed title, so expectations are decent. The December 4th drop doesn't stop there; we're also seeing *Subway Surfers+* and *Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm+* hit the service, which are basically souped-up versions of classic time-wasters.But the real futuristic flex is the new Apple Vision Pro game, *Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss*, an AR-based tactics RPG that lands on November 13th. This is a clear signal that Apple is serious about building a native library for its high-end headset, trying to create a 'killer app' moment in the spatial computing space.Looking at the broader context, this winter push feels like Apple Arcade is finally hitting its stride, moving beyond just being a curated collection of indie darlings and into a service that can secure notable, almost day-and-date ports of popular PC and console titles. It’s a smart strategy in a brutally competitive mobile gaming market dominated by free-to-play gacha mechanics and aggressive monetization.By offering these premium, complete experiences for a single subscription fee, Apple is carving out a unique niche that appeals to core gamers and families sick of ads and microtransactions. This isn't just about adding games; it's about reinforcing the value proposition of the entire Apple ecosystem, making your iPhone or iPad a more compelling gaming device without the traditional mobile gaming baggage.

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