Why is Game Mode missing on my iPhone 8 Plus running iOS 18.5?

When I launch a game, I don’t see the Game Mode notification indicating that it’s on. Even if I check manually, it doesn’t appear. I heard this might be due to a bug, but I hope it gets fixed soon so my games can run better.

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Original Title: Game Mode not showing up? 18.5 ios

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 2:15 PM

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sberman

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Jun 3, 2025 2:53 PM in response to Jhovah

“Game Mode”? Do you mean Game Center?

Use Game Center to play with friends on iPhone - Apple Support

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