Strange issue weird overlay when any kind of game opens

By Jonathan Candler, 21 June, 2026

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iOS and iPadOS Gaming

Hey yall. Was wondering if anyone else is having this strange sort of issue. Every time I launch any kind of game, I get this weird overlay gaming mode popping up on my phone. It'll flash open for a few seconds and close right into the game. Sometimes it opens up a second time for a few seconds making it difficult for me to focus right back into the game. I don't have any sort of gaming mode on from what I recall and I hope there's a way to fix cause I am not finding anything. I checked my focus DND settings and everything is as it should be. If you need a recording to see what I'm talking about I'm happy to provide one. Thanks in advanced.

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By snowyowl on Monday, June 22, 2026 - 00:39

Hi Jonathan. I think the overlay is to do with Game centre.

I get it when I play Warshovel and Dawncaster.

I know there is a games app from Apple showing all the games on Gane Centre. Hope this helps.

By jim pickens on Monday, June 22, 2026 - 12:54

Game mode switches to a low latency bluetooth profile as well as prioritizing the game's performance.