Apple showed off plenty of changes in its preview for software upgrades due out later this year, but alongside visual shifts like Liquid Glass, the company also debuted a new Games app designed to be a hub for downloaded games.

In addition to the App Store, there will also be a central overview application for gaming with Apple devices. Is this Apple's way of separating games and apps?

However, just as the efforts of the last few years have been unsuccessful at turning Apple’s platforms into something “gamers” care about, so too will this year’s effort fail to move the needle. It boils down to the same thing: Apple just isn’t tackling the core problems that keep gaming enthusiasts off its platforms.

Apple packed a bunch of major updates into its annual Worldwide Developer Conference keynote. During the event, the company showed off the sleek design refresh coming to its operating systems, as well as a mix of new features for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and more bundled in upcoming software updates.

It's finally time for WWDC 2025, Apple's biggest developer conference of the year. It's also a chance for Apple to notch a win. There's considerable pressure on the company to build on its promises and to make amends to developers as it lags behind in AI and faces continued legal challenges over its App Store.