Skate finally has a release date, albeit in Early Access form. The game has had a long road to release, being announced during the pandemic and receiving a heap of player feedback during closed tests. But now the launch is finally upon us.
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Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know about the Skate release date, its gameplay, and its business model.
‘Skate’ release date
Skate will release on September 16, 2025, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC. This will be an early access release, so the full scope of the game’s content won’t be available, and several key features won’t be added until post-launch seasonal updates.
This includes beloved features like Darksliders and Impossible tricks. Additionally, replay editor improvements will also arrive with Season 2 and Season 3, in addition to party voice chat.
‘Skate’ gameplay
Skate‘s gameplay was officially unveiled in the release date trailer. The game features the return of the Flick-It System, which has been rebuilt for the modern generation in Frostbite, with new tricks added in.
The Skatepedia also offers a one-stop guide to tricks, skills, and tips to help players get acquainted with the gameplay or revisit any tutorials they have missed.
What does Early Access mean for ‘Skate’?
Early Access for Skate means that the game is launching without its full range of features or finalised visuals. The plan is to continue building the game out with the community across the in-game seasons so EA and Full Circle can respond to feedback in an agile way and tackle the most important issues first.
This is an unusual release strategy for EA, which rarely ever utilises Early Access. However, it makes sense for the game as a full release is likely still at least a year or two away.
Will ‘Skate’ be free to play?
Skate will be completely free to play, so you can hop in for no upfront fee. The catch is that the game will have microtransactions, but these will all be cosmetic, and you won’t be able to buy power items or gear to make performing tricks easier.
Skate releases on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC on September 16, 2025.
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