skate. kickflips into early access this September
Electronic Arts and developer Full Circle have announced that skate. will finally release into Early Access on all its platforms this September 16. The news came alongside a new trailer that you can watch below.
The platforms that are getting skate. in the early access release are PC via EA App, Epic Game Store and Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
At the core of skate. is the restored and improved Flick-It System, brought back to life through the Frostbite Engine to deliver the best skateboarding experience we have ever offered. With unparalleled precision and control, Flick-It brings the magic of the franchise back to life for a new generation of players. skate. also introduces a variety of new tricks - such as wallies, slappies and firecrackers - offering fresh ways to ride. Skatepedia serves as the ultimate resource for mastering tricks and styles, while ensuring accessibility for new players.
In skate., players can discover new ways to explore and get vertical with new off-board controls, giving them total freedom to roam, climb and find epic new spots. Additional features like Quick Drop allow players to place ramps, rails, benches and more anywhere in the world to fine-tune their perfect spot. skate. offers players the ability to find their own fun with endless activities, including rotating world map challenges - such as Line Challenges, Own The Spot and Sessions - as well as high-energy Throwdowns with friends. The new Spectate mode lets players instantly find the action and use Spectaport to jump straight into any live session.
“skate. is not just a return, it’s a complete evolution of the franchise that’s built to last. Our goal with skate. is to capture the freedom, creative expression and community of skateboarding, and share it with as many people as possible. From day one, our priority has been to honour the legacy of the franchise while pushing it into a bold new future - one built in partnership with our players.”
Collaborative development with skate. fans and the community have always been a priority throughout our development process. Player feedback has been welcome all throughout playtesting and something Full Circle will continue to look at during the game’s Early Access period. During Early Access, players can expect to see new content every season, offering fresh challenges, cosmetics, music, world updates, and new events each season.
The games official website has a lot more information about the game, but we will have a hands on report soon to share as well.
