Games Announced at WWDC 2024
At the recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple unveiled a series of new games for its range of devices including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Leading the lineup is Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which promises to bring thrilling adventures to Apple’s ecosystem.
Emphasizing both software advancements and gaming, WWDC 2024 showcased Apple's intentions to integrate cutting-edge gaming experiences with their operating systems. This highlights a significant step for the company in expanding its role in the gaming industry.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Headlines Games List at WWDC 2024
After the performance of Apple's devices was showcased with several releases in 2023, WWDC 2024 brought a storm of announcements, revealing 14 major games for the Mac. A notable number among these will also be available on iOS. The lineup caters to a wide range of gaming preferences, presenting a mix of thrilling new titles and classics adapted for Apple's platforms. Among this selection, Assassin's Creed Shadows stands out prominently.
Setting the scene in medieval Japan, Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces players to a world filled with samurai and ninjas. This marks a refreshing direction for the series, breaking from the familiar patterns of previous installments. The inclusion of Japan offers unique gameplay mechanics and an enriching cultural ambience.
Here is the list of all the games announced at WWDC 2024:
- Assassin's Creed Shadows
- Dead Island 2
- Sniper Elite 4
- Wuthering Waves
- Control – Ultimate Edition
- Palworld
- Resident Evil 7 BioHazard
- Riven
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Valheim
- World of Warcraft: The War Within
- FrostPunk 2
- Resident Evil 2
- RoboCop Rogue City
Apple's focus on enhancing the gaming experience was evident through the introduction of Game Mode for iOS. This mode minimizes background tasks, providing smoother gameplay and features lower latency for AirPods and game controllers. These enhancements ensure a more responsive and immersive gaming experience on iOS devices.
From a development perspective, Game Porting ToolKit 2 represents a significant leap forward. This tool improves compatibility between Windows and macOS, simplifying the process of porting games to the Mac. Additionally, it introduces new compatibility features between iOS and macOS, allowing developers to seamlessly bring their desktop games to iPhones and iPads.
The announcements at WWDC 2024 promise an exciting future for gaming on Apple's ecosystem, showcasing both cutting-edge technology and an impressive lineup of games.
