Skate's Console Playtest is Finally Here!

Exciting news for console gamers! The highly anticipated skateboarding game, skate., is now available for playtesting on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. This marks a significant step for the franchise, which hasn't seen a new release since Skate 3 in 2010.

While PC players have been enjoying playtests since mid-2022, Xbox and PlayStation users can finally experience the long-awaited return of the Skate series. The persistent demand from fans, fueled by the #Skate4 hashtag, ultimately led to the creation of a dedicated development team and the announcement of skate.

Access to the playtest is granted through the skate. Insider program, requiring registration. A recent video from the development team confirmed additional Black hairstyle options and playfully addressed the initially projected Fall 2024 playtest launch. The team also confirmed the game will be free-to-play and a live-service title, set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam—a vibrant, evolving metropolis inspired by various real-world and in-game locations. While a map leak surfaced in 2023, its current state remains uncertain.

Free-to-Play Action in San Vansterdam

skate. is confirmed as a free-to-play, live-service game, though specifics regarding gameplay features remain limited. The game's setting, San Vansterdam, is a work in progress, drawing inspiration from locations like San Vanelona and Port Carverton, alongside real-world influences. The game's map, which leaked online previously, is likely to have undergone significant changes since then.

Other Skate Games to Enjoy While You Wait

While skate. is slated for early access in 2025 (with the usual caveats about potential delays), fans of the genre have a variety of other skateboarding games to enjoy in the interim. The wait for the new Skate title is almost over; register for the playtest or patiently await its wider release.

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