Electronic Arts announced that skate. will launch in 2025 in early access, with platforms to be determined. According to the game’s official Twitter account, more details about the skate. early access launch will be revealed in the coming months.
In addition, a clip from the skate. pre-alpha playtest was shown:
we're incredibly stoked to announce that skate. will be launching in Early Access in 2025. we'll share more details on what to expect in the coming months. pic.twitter.com/ZbFL3WycWu
— skate. (@skate) September 17, 2024
Previously, EA released the “An Update from M-Corp” trailer for skate., revealing more footage and confirming that console playtesting would begin in fall 2024. The playtest will give skate. Insiders the “opportunity to playtest early versions of the game and provide feedback throughout development.” Over time, more and more players may be able to join the playtest.
Read up on M-Corp’s mission statement below:
“Through sound strategic investments into the city and surrounding environs for decades to come, San Vansterdam will continue its meteoric rise as a haven for financial prosperity.”
“We’ve already revolutionized urban planning, standardizing an approach everyone must can get behind. By limiting excessive budgetary waste on parades, parks, public restrooms and fancy pour-over coffee places, we’ve effectively streamlined our daily processes. Soon, we’ll standardize and monetize creative expression as well, turning your personal outlets into a predictable cash flow directly back to the city and, eventually, YOU!
“Our vision for shared value is strong. Trust us.”
Skate initially began in 2007. The game’s sequel, Skate 2, would release in 2009. Skate 3 released in 2010. Playtesting began in 2022 for skate., alongside the announcement that the game would be free-to-play. Playtesting will soon be available on consoles this fall.
