Skate. Launches This September — F2P, Open-World, and Designed to Evolve
Following the July playtests, EA and Full Circle are finally dropping the release date for Skate., the big comeback of the famous sports series returning after more than 15 years. Let’s check out what’s in store!
Check out the latest from the June Skate. Playtest!
Skate. (also known as Skate 4) is the new installment in the skateboard-themed sports series by Electronic Arts. The series first launched in 2007 as a console exclusive on PS3 and Xbox 360, dropping us into the fictional city of San Vanelona with a skateboarding-themed story. The series was especially loved for its physics and the freedom of its tricks.
Now, Electronic Arts has decided to bring the series back, handing it over to the new Full Circle team, founded in 2021. It was announced in August of that year as Skate 4, then rebranded in 2022 as just Skate. It’s set for a 2025 launch as a F2P game. Add Skate. to your List and set an Alert so you don’t miss the best launch deals!
Skate. Drops into Early Access this September
With the promise of Skate. launching by Summer 2025, the EA and Full Circle teams are finally revealing the game’s release date. The big comeback for the classic EA skateboarding series comes a full 15 years after the 3rd game. The game will hit Early Access on September 16, 2025, on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
The announcement was paired with an official trailer that takes us to the new city of San Vansterdam. It’s a true paradise for skaters, where every structure and building offers potential for every skate trick. It’s offering a true open-world experience with a Free to Play model.
What to Expect from the new Skate: F2P, Open World, and San Vansterdam
The ambitious return of the Electronic Arts Skate series is shaping up to be a true open-world skating experience. It takes us to the new city of San Vansterdam (San Van). Originally designed as a skater’s paradise but ruined by M-Corp, which has thankfully been kicked out. This marks the return and rebirth of the city as a mecca of fun.
It’s a true online open world on the Frostbite Engine, which will allow players to team up with their friends. With a revamped Flick-It System to show off all our tricks, complete with a Skatepedia manual. Head of Creative, Jeff Seamster, confirmed that Skate. is an evolving project that will grow continuously with the community at its core.
Further details from the official announcement
Skatepedia can be found in the menu at anytime if you need a pro tip on any of the tricks in the game. Learn the flick-it motions and bring it to your favourite spot. pic.twitter.com/Q3G3HbSY5b
— skate. (@skate) August 7, 2025
In Conclusion
A long-awaited release date for the return of EA’s famous skating series. It’s set for September 16, 2025, in Early Access, available on consoles too. Now we’ll just have to wait and see how the choice of the F2P model plays out.
But also the heavily criticized lack of an offline mode. A hotly debated topic after the server shutdown in 2024 of Ubisoft’s The Crew, a game that certainly inspired the new Skate. So what do you guys think about Skate.? Let us know in the comments!
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I'm a little surprised by the choice of the F2P business model, but it will help build a larger core community. Then we'll have to see what will be paid content... just cosmetics? Maps? Surely not tricks... In any case, it's great to see an old franchise that I played on Xbox more than 15 years ago!