Electronic Arts and development studio Full Circle just released skate. into Early Access today. This Early Access release is available pretty much everywhere, including Steam, Epic, the EA app, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Today's release is free-to-play and includes full cross-platform and cross-progression support. As this is an Early Access release, you can expect the game to "continue to evolve alongside the player community, with new content and features planned throughout."
skate. is a fully open world game set in San Vansterdam. The city is broken up into four distinct neighborhoods, each with their own unique terrain and skate spots to discover.
It seems the new launch of skate. has fans quite divided. The reviews on Steam currently sit at mixed after over 3,400 English reviews. A lot of people take issue with the fact that this isn't a "Skate 4" and that several of the elements from the previous Skate titles is nowhere to be found in this release (ex: Hall of Meat, pro skaters, death races, etc.). Reviews also complain about the need to always be online, repetitive challenges, and the microtransaction shop built into the game.
On the flip side, positive reviews say that the gameplay is fun and that actually skating around feels great. There is also praise for the new, smooth animations, and the fact that this game is at least trying something new with the series. These reviews have also noted that the microtransactions are relatively easy to ignore and that you earn enough to unlock cosmetics just by playing the game.
With a relatively low barrier to entry on the PC hardware side, and the fact that it's free-to-play, you can always just try it out for yourself to see if you like it or not. The PC system requirements can be found below, along with a handful of screenshots.
At launch, the iconic Flick-It system is back and better than ever, meticulously resurrected and expanded for even more precision and depth of control. Plus, with new off-board controls, players can now get vertical, unlocking the potential to discover hidden spots above and below the streets of San Vansterdam.
Whether players cruise and session with friends, or prefer to ride solo, there’s always something to do in San Van:
skate. is available now and free to play.* Optional in-game purchases of cosmetic content are also available. Players who want to show off their “Founding Founder” status can choose to purchase the Founder’s Pack or the Founder’s Deluxe Pack.*** These packs provide players with in-game currency (San Van Bucks), as well as exclusive and premium cosmetics and the premium skate.Pass for Season 1.† These optional packs are available today through December 2, and include:
Founder’s Pack ($24.99‡): 2,800 San Van Bucks, MoCap cosmetics, Founding Founder Cosmetics †† and the Premium skate.Pass Season 1
Founder’s Deluxe Pack ($49.99‡): All Founder’s Pack items plus an additional 3,100 San Van Bucks (5,900 SVB total), Meatman Cosmetics, Vans Founders Old Skool shoes †††, and Skate 1, 2 and 3 throwback tees
Whether players cruise and session with friends, or prefer to ride solo, there’s always something to do in San Van:
- Tackle a constantly rotating lineup of challenges and tasks to learn new tricks, and show off skills.
- Unleash creativity and build custom skate spots with Quick Drop by placing ramps, rails, benches and more either solo or with friends.
- Find and join fellow skateboarders and friends at San Vansterdam hot spots using Spectate mode.
- Master hundreds of new tricks with Skatepedia, a comprehensive guide to everything possible in the game.
- Collect, customize and vibe to a dynamic soundtrack featuring breakthrough artists to timeless classics - everything from Denzel Curry to Earth, Wind & Fire and Little Simz. The soundtrack is alive, just like San Vansterdam, and will evolve in Early Access and beyond.
skate. is available now and free to play.* Optional in-game purchases of cosmetic content are also available. Players who want to show off their “Founding Founder” status can choose to purchase the Founder’s Pack or the Founder’s Deluxe Pack.*** These packs provide players with in-game currency (San Van Bucks), as well as exclusive and premium cosmetics and the premium skate.Pass for Season 1.† These optional packs are available today through December 2, and include:
Founder’s Pack ($24.99‡): 2,800 San Van Bucks, MoCap cosmetics, Founding Founder Cosmetics †† and the Premium skate.Pass Season 1
Founder’s Deluxe Pack ($49.99‡): All Founder’s Pack items plus an additional 3,100 San Van Bucks (5,900 SVB total), Meatman Cosmetics, Vans Founders Old Skool shoes †††, and Skate 1, 2 and 3 throwback tees
