After a long 15-year wait, the beloved Skate video game series is finally making a comeback. The new installment, titled skate., will launch in an early access format on September 16, 2025. This means players can get an early look at the game before its full release. The best part is that this early access version is completely free to download and play.
The game will be available on almost every modern gaming system. Players can enjoy it on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is also coming to PC through popular stores like Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the EA app. This wide release makes it easy for everyone to try the game no matter what device they own.
Players will get to explore a large, open world called San Vansterdam. This city is made up of four distinct neighborhoods that were once controlled by a corporation opposed to skateboarding. Now, that corporation’s power is fading, and skaters are returning to the streets to reclaim their space. The setting promises plenty of opportunities for exploration and pulling off tricks.
Unlike the previous paid games, this new skate. will be a free-to-play title. This means the game will be supported with new content and updates over time. It will include microtransactions, but the developers at EA’s Full Circle studio have stated these will only be for cosmetic items. They have promised there will be no pay-to-win elements, so spending money will not give players a competitive advantage.
The early access release on September 16 will give the community a chance to play the game and provide feedback to help shape its final version.