Apple's New Gaming App Might Come Pre-Installed on Devices

Apple is developing a new game-centric app designed to enhance the gaming experience across its devices. This app is expected to replace the existing Game Center, serving as a centralized launcher similar to Steam, and will be pre-installed on new devices like Apple TV. Official details will likely be announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Although Apple aims to position itself as a gaming leader, analysts believe it may not significantly shift perceptions of Mac computers' gaming capabilities compared to Windows. Additionally, the app may support games downloaded outside the App Store, complementing the current Apple Arcade offerings.

The app is rumored to centralize in-game achievements, leaderboards, chat features, and more, enhancing player connectivity and experience across Apple devices.

Apple's expansion into gaming comes at a time when its devices dominate mobile gaming traffic, with a significant portion of the App Store's revenue stemming from games. Despite entering the gaming arena, Apple's ongoing legal battle with Epic Games regarding payment systems highlights the complexities involved in its gaming ecosystem.