Skate Launches Early Access Today

Lead: Skate, the free-to-play reboot of the celebrated Skate series developed by Full Circle and published by Electronic Arts, drops into early access today, September 16, 2025, across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

Nut Graf: After a 15-year hiatus since Skate 3, the series returns with an always-online, sandbox-style multiplayer experience. Early access lets players shape San Vansterdam’s evolution in real time, making today’s launch a pivotal moment for skating fans worldwide.

Broad Platform Availability

Players can jump into Skate early access on:

  • PC via EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store
  • PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Cross-progression and cross-play ensure seamless switching between platforms without losing progress.

Global Launch Times

Servers went live today at staggered regional times:

  • Pacific Daylight Time: 10:00 AM
  • Eastern Daylight Time: 1:00 PM
  • British Summer Time: 6:00 PM
  • Central European Time: 7:00 PM

Free-to-Play Model and Monetization

Skate embraces a live-service approach:

  • No pay-to-win items or loot boxes
  • Cosmetic microtransactions purchasable with “San Van Bucks”
  • All gameplay-impacting content unlockable through play

Early Access Roadmap

Full Circle commits to seasonal content drops:

  • Season 1 (October 2025): Skate-o-Ween and Maple Harvest events; first skate.pass battle pass; HUD and UI improvements
  • Season 2 (December 2025): New co-op mode, party voice chat, replay editor enhancements, fresh tricks (impossibles, handplant tweaks)
  • Season 3 (Beyond 2025): Player-created skate parks, advanced tricks (darkslides, footplants), additional customization slots, global leaderboards

Community-Driven Evolution

Developers emphasize player feedback:

  • Real-time updates informed by early access sessions
  • Regular quality-of-life patches targeting stability and performance
  • Invitations for players to prototype challenges using the Quick Drop creation tool

As Skate steps into early access today, the game’s future hinges on the creativity and engagement of its community, setting a new standard for a living, breathing skateboarding world.