Skate Playtesting Now Includes Console Players

Summary

• Console players can now participate in the playtest for skate., the eagerly awaited new installment in the Skate franchise.
• The playtest is accessible through the skate. Insider program for Xbox and PlayStation players.
• skate. is confirmed to be free-to-play, set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, with more gameplay features on the horizon.

Console enthusiasts can finally dive into skate., the much-anticipated new chapter in the beloved Skate series, as a new playtest round opens up. Previously, skate. playtests were exclusive to PC gamers since mid-2022, but now Xbox and PlayStation users can experience the first Skate game in over 15 years.

The last release in the Skate series was Skate 3 back in 2010. Despite its dedicated fanbase, the franchise took a backseat as EA focused on FPS, Battle Royale, and live-service games. However, the persistent demand from fans, highlighted by the #Skate4 hashtag, eventually prompted EA to announce a new dedicated development studio. Last Fall, EA revealed that skate. would enter early access in 2025, and the current console testing marks a significant step forward.

Announced through skate.'s official Twitter, Xbox and PlayStation players can join the playtest by registering with the skate. Insider program. In a video clip, the development team addressed fan inquiries, confirming the addition of more Black hairstyle options and humorously referencing the playtest's initial "Fall 2024" announcement.

EA has confirmed that skate. will be a free-to-play, live-service game. While detailed information on the gameplay remains limited, we know it's set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam. This city, still under development, draws inspiration from San Vanelona, Port Carverton, and real-world locales. A version of the map leaked in 2023, but it may have evolved significantly since then. Fans can either join the playtest or wait for skate. to become more widely available.

Skate Around in the Meantime

While skate. is slated to enter early access in 2025, delays are not uncommon in game development. In the meantime, fans of the genre have plenty of other titles to enjoy before skate. fully launches.