Hello!
I recently transferred ownership of an old game (hasn't been updated for 6+ years) to my developer account. Since then, I’ve been working on a sequel to the original, but with significant changes.
This new title: Is fully redesigned into a a new gameplay experience, metagame systems, progression
- Has a revamped UI and UX
- Uses some shared code and assets from the original game that are the underlying game mechanics (previous game was "endless" in each run, this game has hundreds of levels on top of a new roguelike system with hundreds of unlocks)
My question is: If I launch this as a new app as a sequel while keeping the original live on the App Store, will there be any potential conflicts from a platform or policy standpoint — especially considering the shared backend, assets, and art?
I want to be sure I’m not violating any platform rules related to duplicate or derivative apps, especially since both would be live simultaneously and serve different gameplay purposes.
Any insight from Apple staff would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!