As of yesterday skate. is officially available in Early Access! As fans of the series from quite a while ago, we’re pretty excited to jump into the new free-to-play online world. How much can we remember of the iconic control scheme?
skate. as conceived with a “forever vision” in mind. An ever-evolving online sandbox that invites players to drop into the sprawling cityscape of San Vansterdam.
The best part? It’s free-to-play and available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Looks like between this and Battlefield 6, EA are having a good Q3/Q4.
San Vansterdam
Your skate. journey begins on the Isle of Grom, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of skateboarding.
Then you’re swiftly unleashed into the massive, multiplayer destination of San Vansterdam.
A living city built for skating, featuring four distinct neighborhoods—Hedgemont, Gullcrest, Market Mile, and Brickswich—each with its own unique vibe and terrain.
Every inch of the world is skateable.
You can discover unique spots from inside a cathedral to rooftops, canals, and massive ramps.
Explore the city parkour-style to open up a vertical world of hidden skate parks and secret spots, too.
Feel Every Trick With the Upgraded Flick-It System
The iconic Flick-It control system that set the original games apart is back and better than ever in skate.
It’s more responsive and fluid than you remember.
Built on the same physics-driven foundation, Flick-It gives you full control to land every trick with intent.
New tricks like wallies, slappies, and firecrackers unlock fresh ways to ride, offering infinite combinations to showcase your style.
Plus, if you need a hand, the brand new Skatepedia is your ultimate guide to mastering every move with precision.
Create, Compete, and Connect
skate. is built around its community.
Shape the city your way with Quick Drop, a feature that lets you place ramps, rails, and benches in real-time to build your own skate spots with friends or strangers.
You can also:
- Create custom Throwdowns to challenge the global community.
- Cruise together through regularly rotating Community Parks.
- Skate with anyone, anywhere thanks to full cross-play and seamless cross-progression.
- Capture your sickest moments and biggest slams with the Replay Editor to share with friends.
Own Your Look With Deep Customization
Show off your style as you progress through San Vansterdam.
The game features deep character customization, allowing you to create your ideal skater—from body type and facial features to hair and gear from iconic skate and streetwear brands.
Personalize your setup with custom decks, grip tape, wheels, and stickers that reflect your unique style. You can even customize your control setup and the music that bumps while you’re skating. In skate. you get to play the way YOU want to.
Remember, the game is free-to-play so skate. features cosmetics and currencies you can earn, and of course, purchase.
Let’s head to the streets and see how we go!
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