The details of the event were highlighted in a report by Macotakara, revealing a range of gaming innovations and hardware demonstrations. Attendees had the chance to experience the iPhone 15 Pro Max paired with controllers from Backbone. In addition, Sony PlayStation DualSense controllers were available for Mac and iPad gaming demos.
A variety of popular games were featured at the event, including:
- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
- Valheim
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Diablo Immortal
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Palworld
These demonstrations underscored the growing library of high-quality games available on Apple devices, catering to both casual and hardcore gamers.
The event also highlighted several new gaming features set to launch with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 later this year. One of the standout features is the introduction of Game Mode to the iPhone, designed to optimize gaming performance and reduce latency. Additionally, Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, which simplifies the process for developers to port macOS games to iOS, was showcased as a significant step forward in unifying Apple’s gaming ecosystem.
Another key feature discussed was the expansion of AirPods Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, now optimized for gaming. This enhancement aims to deliver an immersive audio experience with reduced latency, making games more engaging and realistic.
This event follows a similar gathering held by Apple last year for members of the press and influencers, where upcoming games for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac were previewed. While last year’s event garnered widespread media coverage and social media buzz, this year’s event has so far been primarily detailed by Macotakara.
Apple’s increasing focus on gaming, especially with the development of Apple silicon for Mac, signifies the company’s commitment to becoming a major player in the gaming industry. The advancements showcased at the event suggest a promising future for gaming on Apple platforms, with improvements in hardware, software, and overall user experience.