Console gamers are excited to finally experience skate., the eagerly awaited addition to the beloved Skate series, as new playtesting opportunities have emerged. Although playtests have been happening for skate. since mid-2022, they were previously exclusive to the PC version. Now, Xbox and PlayStation players can enjoy a sneak peek of the first Skate game in nearly 15 years.
The most recent installment in the Skate series, Skate 3, was released in 2010. Although it has a dedicated fanbase, EA chose to put the franchise on hold, focusing instead on first-person shooters, Battle Royale games, and live-service models. Over the years, the demand for a new Skate game persisted, with the hashtag #Skate4 gaining traction and eventually prompting EA to take notice.
The official Twitter account of skate. has shared exciting news for Xbox and PlayStation players: they can now participate in playtesting skate. through the developer’s skate. Insider program, which requires users to sign up. A brief video featuring members of the development team was released, where they appeared to respond to fan inquiries.
EA has confirmed that skate. will be a free-to-play, live-service game, but details about its features are still somewhat vague. What we do know is that the game is set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, which is still being developed and draws inspiration from places like San Vanelona and Port Carverton, as well as various real-world locations. A leaked version of the game’s map surfaced online in 2023, but it’s likely that significant changes have occurred since then.
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, a trend that has become quite common in the gaming industry.