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The Pathless Returns to iOS as Exclusive App Store Release

Jan 02,2025 Author: Sadie

The action-adventure title, The Pathless, originally an Apple Arcade and console exclusive, returns to iOS as a standalone release. Previously removed from Apple Arcade, players can now experience its expansive open world and precise archery combat without a subscription.

Developed by the creators of Abzû, The Pathless maintains a minimalist aesthetic while delivering rich content. Players assume the role of a hunter, tasked with lifting a curse from an island using mystical abilities and a bow and arrow.

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While some Apple Arcade games suffer truncated releases and disappear after leaving the service, The Pathless's standalone release offers a different perspective. Its initial Apple Arcade presence may have been crucial to its subsequent mobile availability. Initially planned as a console exclusive, the game's positive reception on Apple Arcade likely paved the way for this standalone mobile version.

If The Pathless doesn't quite hit the mark, explore our weekly top five new mobile games or browse our ever-expanding list of the best mobile games of 2024 for more options.

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