Skate release date, gameplay, and more

Everyone has a seminal gaming series that shaped their formative years, and Skate is one of them for me. Countless hours of shredding up the streets of New San Vanelona and Port Caverton live on repeat in my consciousness. Wondering what the Skate release date is? Well, Full Circle is delivering the news after 15 years of waiting.

Skate release date

Skate launches in early access on September 16, 2025, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A mobile port is set to follow.

It could be a big moment for EA, considering how long players have been waiting. EA says that the “year-over-year net bookings growth in fiscal year 2026 is expected to be driven by the EA Sports portfolio, The Sims, and the launches of Battlefield and Skate.” Alongside this projection, the publisher notes that it hopes to see “continued growth in live services,” which Skate could play a pivotal part in.

Full Circle, a studio consisting of former EA Black Box talent and new faces to the series, is shifting the Skate franchise into a live-service format. The developer is planning to continuously evolve the game’s map, tricks, soundtrack, and cosmetics, as well as provide new objectives to complete along the way. It’s a swift change of direction from the traditional narrative formula set by the previous three games, and I’m wondering if it can pay off in the long run.

How do I get into the Skate playtest?

Access to the Skate playtest is now closed, as the game launches in September. To get into the Skate playtest, you needed to sign up for access through the Skate Insider program. Full Circle selects players at random and welcomes them into the game in waves, depending on whether the playtest is active.

Your participation also required you to sign a non-disclosure agreement, so you wouldn’t be able to speak about your experience until the developer expresses otherwise.

Skate gameplay

Just like the previous games, Skate uses the Flick-It system, the series’ signature way of performing tricks. Movement off-board is also completely overhauled, with a brand-new parkour system that makes it easier to find new spots.

As Skate is a live-service game, you can expect new cosmetics, missions, songs, and more to arrive with each seasonal update. The Quick Drop system lets you place items within San Vansterdam, too, so you can create your own lines or get assistance with any pesky missions.

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