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If you've recently upgraded to iOS 18, you may have noticed the 'Game Mode' notification popping up when you open a game. Game Mode is an exciting new feature in iOS 18 that activates as soon as you launch a game, allocating more system resources to ensure smoother gameplay. In this article, we’ll dive into what Game Mode does, how to toggle it on or off, and why it’s worth using this feature for a better gaming experience.
Quick Overview of iOS 18 Game Mode
Game Mode in iOS 18 is a performance-enhancing feature that makes your games run faster and smoother. It works by minimizing background processes, optimizing the device’s performance for gaming, and reducing latency with Bluetooth controllers and AirPods. By default, Game Mode is enabled but can be switched off while playing a game if needed.
How to Use Game Mode
Overview of iOS 18 Game Mode
- Game Mode is particularly beneficial for those who play demanding games on their iPhone, like Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, Return to Monkey Island, PUBG Mobile, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and others.
- Additionally, it lowers latency for wireless controllers and AirPods.
How to Turn Game Mode On/Off
- If the Game Mode banner doesn’t appear when you open a game, it’s possible that the game does not trigger the feature. If this happens, try a different game. Apple and app developers may fix bugs with iOS 18 or their apps in future updates.
- Keep in mind that if you disable Game Mode, you might have to restart your phone for it to be re-enabled. It’s not clear whether this is intentional behavior for Game Mode, so this could be addressed in future updates of iOS 18.
Is Game Mode Worth Using?
- That said, if you find that Game Mode makes one of your games run worse, consider disabling it for that particular game. Additionally, it would be helpful to report this issue to Apple, as there may be a bug affecting Game Mode’s performance with that specific game.
