Skate Playtesting Now Includes Console Players

Summary

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

Console enthusiasts are now able to dive into the playtest of skate., the much-anticipated new entry in the beloved Skate franchise. Previously exclusive to PC, this playtest extends to Xbox and PlayStation players, marking a significant step forward since the last Skate game, Skate 3, released in 2010.

Despite EA's shift towards FPS, Battle Royale, and live-service titles, the Skate franchise maintained a dedicated fanbase. The persistent demand, epitomized by the #Skate4 hashtag, eventually led EA to greenlight a new game. A dedicated development studio was formed, and last Fall, it was announced that skate. would enter early access in 2025. The inclusion of console testing is a promising sign of progress towards this timeline.

The playtest for console players was announced through skate.'s official Twitter account and is available via the skate. Insider program, which requires registration. A brief video from the development team hinted at upcoming features, such as more Black hairstyle options, and playfully acknowledged the initial "Fall 2024" playtest announcement.

EA has confirmed skate. will be a free-to-play, live-service game set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam. This city, still under construction, draws inspiration from San Vanelona, Port Carverton, and real-world locations. Although a version of the map leaked in 2023, it may have evolved since. Fans can join the playtest now or wait for skate. to become more widely available.

Skate Around in the Meantime

While skate. is set to enter early access in 2025, delays are not uncommon in game development. In the interim, fans of the genre can explore other skateboarding games to keep the excitement going until skate.'s full release.