Apple is turning paid iCloud+ storage plans into a much broader services bundle in more than 100 countries, adding Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and a new limited music offering called Apple Music Select at no extra charge. The change applies even to the cheapest 50GB tier and is rolling out through the end of September 2026.

The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Western and Northern Europe — including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden — are not included. Russia is also left out.

What subscribers get

Every paid iCloud+ plan in the included markets now covers:

• Apple TV streaming, with access treated as equivalent to a standalone subscription

• Apple Arcade, including more than 200 games, with existing game saves and progress preserved

• Apple Music Select, a set of ad-free, Apple-programmed stations for lean-back listening, including regionally relevant mixes plus categories such as Top Songs, 80s, and 90s, available in the Home tab of the Music app

Full Apple Music is not included. Apple is instead offering a discounted upgrade path from iCloud+ to a complete Music subscription. In Mozambique, that discounted add-on was cited at $2.79 a month for Individual and $4.49 for Family. In India, the 50GB iCloud+ plan costs 75 rupees a month; adding discounted Music at 115 rupees can still undercut the old Apple One individual price of 195 rupees.

Family Sharing continues to work: storage, TV, and Arcade can be shared with up to five other people.

Standalone plans and Apple One are being wound downIn the affected countries, Apple will stop selling standalone Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions. Existing standalone subscribers will be moved onto iCloud+ and keep uninterrupted access. Apple One is closing to new sign-ups in those markets, though current Apple One customers can keep their plans.

The strategy looks like a pivot: instead of pushing a premium multi-service bundle in price-sensitive markets, Apple is using cheap cloud storage as the hook and wrapping entertainment around it.

Apple TV’s map gets bigger

The same announcement expands Apple TV into 59 additional countries, bringing the service to 170 countries worldwide. Content and Arcade catalogs can still vary by region.

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services and Health, said in a statement that the company is “excited to bring Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ users in over 100 countries in one convenient subscription.”

There is no timeline for whether the same deal will ever arrive in the U.S. or other excluded markets.

Full list of countries and territories:

Albania; Algeria; Angola; Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bahamas; Bahrain; Barbados; Belize; Benin; Bermuda; Bhutan; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Botswana; British Virgin Islands; Burkina Faso; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Cayman Islands; Chad; Côte d’Ivoire; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Dominica; Egypt; Eswatini; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; India; Iraq; Israel; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kosovo; Kuwait; Kyrgyz Republic; Lebanon; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Maldives; Mali; Mauritania; Mauritius; Micronesia; Moldova; Montenegro; Montserrat; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Nauru; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; North Macedonia; Oman; Pakistan; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Qatar; Republic of the Congo; Rwanda; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; São Tomé and Príncipe; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Serbia; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Suriname; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tunisia; Türkiye; Turkmenistan; Turks and Caicos; Uganda; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Yemen; Zambia; Zimbabwe.

MacDailyNews Note: Availability of specific features, shows, and games may still differ by country, region, or device. Existing iCloud+ subscribers in the listed markets should receive TV and Arcade automatically as the rollout completes this month.

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On October 1st, Apple Arcade is rolling out a lineup of fun new games for players of every style, from cozy cat collecting to zombie-blasting mayhem to beloved App Store hits. Whether players want to unwind in Pusheen’s Place, dive into the adrenaline-pumping chaos of River City Survivors, or revisit App Store favorites like Terraria+, Touchgrind BMX 2+, and 4 Pics 1 Word+, there’s plenty to discover, download, and play.

Pusheen’s Place is the first officially licensed game starring Pusheen the Cat, the global icon of cuteness and whimsy. Available exclusively on Apple Arcade, the game lets players build a cozy Pusheen paradise and collect more than 100 adorable kitties. They can play, craft, and decorate dreamy rooms for popular characters like Pusheenicorn and Pancake Pusheen. Then, for an extra dose of fun, unwind with sweet mini-games like Snack Stack, Parfait Pop, and Batch Match. This game adds to Arcade’s thriving catalog of cozy games, joining fan favorites like Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, and Cozy Caravan.

From the long-running River City series comes River City Survivors, an explosive survivors-like action game that throws players into wave after wave of zombie chaos. Blast through hordes, unleash flashy special moves, and grab randomized upgrades to build an unstoppable run every time. Players can choose from more than 20 playable characters, including franchise icons Kunio and Riki, and recruit up to two companions to build their dream team.

And the hits keep coming, with three beloved App Store favorites also joining the service on October 1, completely free of ads and in-app purchases. Terraria+ is a sandbox action-adventure where players fight, explore, and build their way through an ever-expanding world. This version includes the Bigger & Boulder update 1.4.5, which brings a Dead Cells crossover, iconic Pals from Palworld, and much more to discover. Players can also join forces with up to seven friends via Game Center or local Wi-Fi and explore more than 20 biomes in a boundless adventure of survival, discovery, and creativity.

Rounding out the trio are Touchgrind BMX 2+, a physics-driven BMX stunt game with unique two-finger controls that make every trick feel real, and 4 Pics 1 Word+, the Arcade edition of the popular puzzle game that’s stumped and delighted more than 400 million players worldwide.

MacDailyNews Note: Apple Arcade is available for US$6.99 per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free. Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($21.95), Family ($27.95), and Premier ($39.95) plans, with a one-month free trial. Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.

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