EA’s “skate.” Early Access Hits Maintenance Hiccup After Launch

Lead EA’s long-awaited skateboarding sandbox “skate.” launched into Early Access on September 16 across PC and consoles, but faced a scheduled server maintenance early Wednesday that briefly interrupted play for many users.

Nut Graf The maintenance, announced by EA overnight, comes less than 24 hours after global server go-live and underscores the challenges of rolling out a massively multiplayer environment. With cross-play enabled from day one, ensuring stability is critical as thousands of players drop into the shared San Vansterdam playground.

Server Launch and Early Access Details

• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S
• Launch times: 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT on Sept 16; staggered globally
• Features: cross-play, cross-progression, seasonal events, in-game currency “San Van Bucks”

Scheduled Maintenance Interrupts Play EA scheduled a server downtime beginning just after typical North American business hours on September 16 to apply performance patches and address early feedback. Maintenance notifications appeared in-game and on official channels prompting players to reconnect once servers returned online.

Community Reaction Many players expressed frustration at the timing, with one user noting that maintenance coincided exactly with the end of the workday, cutting short evening sessions. Others welcomed stability improvements ahead of weekend content updates.

Next Steps for EA and Players EA has pledged further tune-ups throughout the Early Access period, promising regular content drops and quality-of-life adjustments. Players can anticipate new challenges and cosmetic items rolling out in the coming weeks as the developer refines the live service.