Skate Playtesting Now Includes Console Players

Summary

• Console players can now participate in playtesting for skate., the highly anticipated new addition to the Skate franchise.
• The playtest is accessible through the skate. Insider program for Xbox and PlayStation users.
• skate. is set to be a free-to-play game, taking place in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, with further gameplay features expected to be revealed.

Console players are thrilled to dive into skate., the eagerly awaited new entry in the beloved Skate franchise, as a new round of playtesting opens up. Previously exclusive to PC since mid-2022, this opportunity extends to Xbox and PlayStation users, marking the first Skate game in over 15 years since Skate 3 in 2010.

Despite the Skate series being put on hold by EA in favor of other genres like FPS, Battle Royale, and live-service games, the fanbase's unwavering support and the #Skate4 hashtag campaign eventually led EA to greenlight a new title. This culminated in the establishment of a dedicated development team and the announcement last fall that skate. would enter early access in 2025. The inclusion of console testing is a promising step toward that goal.

The announcement came via skate.'s official Twitter account, where Xbox and PlayStation players were invited to join the skate. Insider program to participate in the playtest. A brief video from the development team hinted at upcoming features, including more Black hairstyle options and playfully referenced the initially announced "Fall 2024" playtest.

EA has confirmed that skate. will be a free-to-play, live-service game, set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam. This city, still in development, draws inspiration from previous Skate locations like San Vanelona and Port Carverton, as well as real-world locales. Although a map version leaked in 2023, it's likely to have evolved significantly since then. Fans can either sign up for the playtest or wait for broader access to skate..

Skate Around in the Meantime

While skate. is slated for early access in 2025, delays are not uncommon in the gaming industry. In the interim, fans of the skateboarding genre have plenty of other games to keep them entertained until skate.'s full release.