TouchArcade Weekly Update Roundup: Noteworthy Game Updates
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our weekly roundup of significant game updates. This week features a mix of big-name titles, with a strong showing from free-to-play games and some Apple Arcade additions. You can always check for updates yourself via the TouchArcade forums, but this summary highlights some key releases you might have missed. Let's dive in!
Subway Surfers: Sydney's getting a green makeover! This update introduces a veggie-themed event with collectible Veggie tokens to build a bean burger and unlock Billy Bean. Expect a plethora of green characters, boards, and bundles. Go green and save the planet!
Tiny Tower: Tap Idle Evolution: The Olympic event is over, but the summer fun continues! This new event lets you serve VIPs, roll dice for event points, and earn rewards at specific milestones. Each week offers unique challenges, with final rewards based on your overall progress. Free rewards are available, but pay-to-win options exist.
MARVEL Puzzle Quest: Hero RPG: Following the Deadpool and Wolverine event, this update focuses on cleanup and rebalancing. Old Man Logan receives a new costume and rebalancing, and the latest PVP Season of Mind has concluded. While mainly maintenance, it's a reminder that Marvel Puzzle Quest continues its steady updates.
ANOTHER EDEN: This week's standout is the King of Fighters collaboration event! This unique crossover adds a new Parallel Time Layer Ally, the Thornbound Witch Shanie, along with characters like Mai, Terry, Kyo, and Kula. The inclusion of Mai earns this update our "UMMSotW" (Update Most Meriting of Special Attention) award!
Temple Run: Legends: The recently released stage-based Temple Run gets a new Outfit System. Unlock and equip outfits to customize character appearances and gain advantages during runs. Stylish and strategic!
TMNT Splintered Fate: This update brings improvements from other platforms to the mobile version. Expect couch co-op, cross-platform online multiplayer, enhanced controller interfaces, and graphical/audio upgrades. It's like getting extra toppings on your pizza!
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Princess and the Frog takes center stage! Tiana arrives to establish a restaurant and stall, joined by Remy. Enjoy a New Orleans-style parade and celebrate this Disney classic.
Outlanders: Volume VI of Outlanders Chronicles introduces six new playable leaders and explores the rise and fall of a community affected by a missing comet. A mysterious and intriguing update.
SimCity BuildIt: Another Sydney-themed update with a green focus! Add eco-friendly buildings like the Beam Wireless, Green Exchange, and Flower Bud. Limited-time structures include the Sydney Zoo and Paper Bag. Participate in the Mayor’s Pass Season for more rewards.
Merge Mansion: This week's free-to-play matching puzzle game update introduces a new Speakeasy area, improvements to the Landing Room and Lounge, a new Mystery Pass with a pet, balance adjustments, and upcoming events. Bug fixes are also included.
That's a wrap for this week's significant updates! Feel free to comment below with any additions. Major updates will receive individual news stories, and I'll be back next Monday with another summary. Have a great week!