“Our customers enjoy great apps and games from millions of developers,” said an Apple spokesperson to Business Insider, explaining the roadblock. “Gaming services can absolutely launch on the App Store as long as they follow the same set of guidelines applicable to all developers, including submitting games individually for review, and appearing in charts and search,”
Alongside the pivot to Android, Microsoft has also announced its commitment to releasing new titles to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on the same day they release on console and PC. This allows you to pick up a game on your console, grab your mobile device, and continue where you left off. The service also supports couch co-op, allowing one of you to use the Xbox, while the other plays along on their smartphone or tablet.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate uses a shared library, allowing all members to have access to the same 100+ games. This includes the likes of Minecraft Dungeons, Destiny 2, Tell Me Why, Gears 5, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Sea of Thieves, Wasteland 3, The Outer Worlds, Gears of War, and more at launch, with additional games coming at a later date.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate launches exclusively on Android devices in 22 regions. These include:
The membership costs $1/£1 for the first month, then $14.99/£10.99 per month after that. For more information on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, visit the official Xbox website.
If you can’t wait till September, check out our list of the best mobile multiplayer games or the best mobile puzzle games!