Resident Evil, Death Stranding, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and potentially more AAA games will be coming to iPhone starting this year. Learn more about the specs that made this possible, release dates for the games, and game developers' reactions.
iPhone 15 Pro to Bring Console-Quality Gaming to Mobile
Announced at Apple Event
The iPhone 15 Pro, touted by Apple as the forerunner of the next generation of mobile gaming,
was presented at the Apple Event in a groundbreaking announcement. This innovation supports console and PC games, a previously unreachable feature on mobile technology.
iPhone 15 Available AAA Games
Mobile versions of critically acclaimed games, including Resident Evil 4 Remake, Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, and Assassin's Creed Mirage, will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro. Assassin's Creed Mirage will be the first Assassin's Creed game to run natively on iOS, making its release on the iPhone 15 Pro noteworthy as a critical moment for mobile gaming. This distinction is essential because it highlights the full-fledged gaming experience provided by the device and sets it apart from cloud streaming or the next Assassin's Creed game, which will only be available on mobile devices.
The performance of these games and any potential effects they may have on the battery life of the iPhone 15 Pro are particular subjects of interest for gaming fans at large. It is, regardless, exciting and signals a new age for gamers that modern AAA games may be played on mobile technology.
Specs That Made AAA Gaming Possible in iPhone 15
The new iPhone 15 is powered by Apple's new A17 Pro GPU, which boasts a 20% improvement in speed and a 6-core design that improves peak performance and energy efficiency. The A17 Pro was designed to support next-level mobile gaming with fast, efficient performance and hardware-accelerated ray tracing,
according to Apple.
The A17 Pro GPU received much attention throughout the event, and Apple promised significantly improved speed and graphics. Heads were especially turned when hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 4x faster than software-based ray tracing,
was introduced. Leading video game makers came to the stage to support this development.
What Game Developers Think of iPhone 15
The A17 Pro chip was commended by game creators for its potential to improve the quality of their games. The Division Resurgence's Fabrice Navrez stated that the A17 Pro enabled them to improve the game's quality, dynamic lighting, and environmental effects. Tsuyoshi Kanda, Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 Remake’s representative, stated that the A17 Pro enabled the port of these console games to the iPhone. He dubbed it the future of mobile gaming.
When speaking for the Honkai Star Rail, Fish Ling stated that the chip improvements enabled them to create high-quality water elements, resulting in more realistic waves and reflections. Meng Wang, speaking on Genshin Impact, commended the A17 Pro's faster GPU and MetalFX upscaling, which enabled faster response times and more detailed surroundings.
Release Dates For AAA Games Coming to iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to get Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4, and Death Stranding later this year. Assassin's Creed Mirage and Division Resurgence will debut in early 2024.
Assassin's Creed Mirage's launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC is set for October 5, signifying a slightly delayed release for the iPhone version.
Sources:
Apple Events Steam for iPhone 15
Apple Newsroom Press Release About iPhone 15
