It was something that had to happen sooner rather than later, and it didn't take too long: Apple has updated the rules of its application store, the App Store, so that streaming games have a place. Although he has done it in his own way.
It was absolutely intolerable that the one that claims to be the best application store for mobile devices did not have its doors wide open to the future of video games: streaming. The App Store rules did not allow platforms like Stadia or xCloud to be available for iPhone or iPad, but this has changed with the new rules that Apple has reviewed and published today. Streaming gaming platforms will have a place in the App Store, but not in any way.
Apple now allows video game streaming apps to be uploaded to the App Store, but each game that is included in the platform must also be uploaded to the application store, and must also be reviewed individually. This also means that any video game included in the platform will appear among the rankings of the most downloaded applications and in the search of the App Store. It will also be an essential condition that the games are integrated with the system functions, for example, Game Center. Video games must include in-app purchases to unlock features.
Now it remains to be seen if the big platforms bet on the App Store despite these restrictions that Apple imposes on them. we hope that all companies agree and the great beneficiaries are the users who can enjoy our favorite games on our favorite devices. In addition to these changes, Apple has included others related to in-app purchases, which can now be done without using the Apple platform as long as it is person-to-person.