Apple brings full-screen Browser gaming to Safari with iOS 26

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  • With iOS 26, Safari lets you play browser games in full screen, giving them a native feel on your devices.
  • You can play browser games like Elvenar and Krunker without any installs or App Store restrictions.

Apple has released iOS 26, and one of the highlights is an update to Safari. Now, Safari fully supports full-screen mode for browser games, letting you play without any distractions.

You can now enjoy browser games in true full screen on Safari

iOS 26 introduces a full-screen mode for Safari, making games played in the browser feel more like apps on your iPhone or iPad. This simple update significantly improves the gaming experience, particularly on larger devices like iPads.

Now you can game without interruptions, without needing to download anything or deal with restrictions. This is great because it means developers don’t have to rely so much on app stores, which will help smaller and online games succeed.

According to Dmitry Kachmar, founder of Playgama, we’re seeing a significant change – web games are now competing with games built for specific platforms. I can see why he’s optimistic; more engaging browser games are becoming more attractive to players and beneficial for developers.

You can try titles like Elvenar, right in your browser

This update, along with WebGPU technology, allows developers to easily bring their games to iOS users. It also helps make browser games more consistent across different devices, meaning you can play on your phone, tablet, or computer without losing progress. I’m really looking forward to trying games like Elvenar and others with this new capability.

Now seems like an ideal moment for this update, as browser-based gaming is already gaining popularity with games such as Doom: The Dark Ages and Split Fiction. With Apple now prioritizing this area, they have the potential to accelerate this growing trend.

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2025-09-20 11:11