Apple has acquired RAC7, the studio behind the game Sneaky Sasquatch for Apple Arcade, in the company's first gaming acquisition, Digital Trends reports.
RAC7 is a small team of two developers that gained popularity after the release of Sneaky Sasquatch in 2019. In the game, you play as a Bigfoot who prowls the forest, disguises himself as a human, drives a car, and even participates in ski competitions.
The game received critical acclaim and was named Apple Arcade Game of the Year in 2020. Its popularity has grown significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it remains one of the most popular games on Apple Arcade. Sneaky Sasquatch is available for iOS, macOS, and tvOS users.
The studio's purchase comes amid rumors of a Game Center update and a possible presentation of a new gaming platform at WWDC 2025. Apple called it a "unique opportunity" that should help the studio grow.
As for the Apple Arcade service, it was launched in 2019. It offers more than 200 games by subscription without ads and internal purchases. Apple noted that the service remains a priority, and the company will continue to cooperate with hundreds of other partner studios.