Skate Playtest Now Available on Consoles!
Exciting news for console gamers! The highly anticipated skateboarding game, skate., is now available for playtesting on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. This follows a period of PC-only testing that began in mid-2022.
After the release of Skate 3 in 2010, the franchise went dormant. However, persistent fan demand (fueled by the #Skate4 hashtag) finally led EA to establish a dedicated development team. The announcement of skate.'s 2025 early access release last fall generated considerable excitement. This console playtest is a significant step towards that goal.
Via the official skate. Twitter account, Xbox and PlayStation users can now participate in the playtest through the skate. Insider program (registration required). A recent video from the development team confirmed additional Black hairstyle options and playfully addressed the "Fall 2024" playtest announcement.
skate. is confirmed as a free-to-play, live-service game set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, a work-in-progress inspired by various real-world and in-game locations. While a map leaked in 2023, its current state remains unknown.
Keep Rolling Until 2025 (or Later?)
While the 2025 early access launch is the current target, delays are always a possibility. In the meantime, fans can explore other skateboarding games to tide them over until skate.'s official release.
