One week after the debut on Android (mobile and tablets), Netflix Games are now available globally on iOS (and iPadOS) devices. Netflix users on iPhone and iPad users with a current subscription can access the games from the homepage or dedicated games tab where they are available to download individually from the app store. There are no ads, additional fees, or in-app purchases.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Netflix Games is currently starting out with five titles: Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP), Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP), Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop), Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games), and Teeter Up (Frosty Pop). Some of the games require internet connection while others do not. They also require adult profiles and supports multiple devices on the same account.
Additionally, the games will automatically detect the language preference of the user from their profile, however, if the language is unavailable, then it defaults to English. Bloomberg reports that Netflix subscribers will now be able to purchase subscription using Apple’s controversial payment system through individual games. The feature, however, remains unavailable on the main Netflix app as it was removed in 2018.
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Apple’s in-app payment system, which charges 30% revenue cut in the first year and 15% thereafter, has been the subject of its recent trial with the makers of Fortnite (Epic Games). The company was cleared for nine out of ten count charges; however, the judge ruled that it could no longer ban app developers for promoting other forms of payment options.
Apple has until December 9 to make the changes.