Console gamers are excited to finally experience skate., the eagerly awaited new installment in the beloved Skate series, as a new round of playtesting opens up. Although playtests for skate. have been happening since mid-2022, they were previously exclusive to the PC version. Now, Xbox and PlayStation players can enjoy their first taste of a Skate game in nearly 15 years.
Skate 3 was the last game released in the Skate franchise back in 2010. Even though it has a loyal following, EA chose to set the series aside, prioritizing first-person shooters, Battle Royale games, and live-service models instead. Nevertheless, the desire for a new Skate title persisted, with #Skate4 becoming a popular hashtag that EA couldn’t overlook. This eventually resulted in the formation of a dedicated development team for a new game. Last Fall, it was announced that skate. would be available in early access in 2025, and the ongoing console testing is a great step forward.
Exciting news has been shared on skate.’s official Twitter! Xbox and PlayStation console players can now participate in the skate. playtest through the skate. Insider program, which requires signing up. A short video featured two developers from the skate. team responding to fan inquiries. While they didn’t reveal details about specific gameplay features like the new replay editor, they did mention that there will be additional Black hairstyle options. They also humorously addressed the playtest that was first mentioned for “Fall 2024.”
EA has officially stated that skate. will be a free-to-play, live-service title, but specifics about the game remain somewhat vague. It’s confirmed that the skateboarding simulation is set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, which is still under development and takes cues from San Vanelona, Port Carverton, and various real-world sites. A version of the game’s map was leaked in 2023, but it’s reasonable to assume it may have changed significantly since then. Fans have the option to register for the playtest or wait until skate. is more readily accessible.
Skate Around in the Meantime
Although it’s set to launch in early access in 2025, gamers are well aware that titles in development often face delays beyond their original timelines, which has become quite common in the industry. In the meantime, fans of the genre can enjoy several other games while waiting for the new Skate title to be fully released.