Skate Game: Latest Updates and News

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2025

June 18

⚫︎ Skate is gearing up for its most significant playtest update yet, setting the stage for its early access launch this summer. Playtest Update 0.27 is scheduled to roll out on July 2, bringing a wave of improvements shaped by direct community feedback. The update includes system upgrades, gameplay tweaks, bug fixes, and enhanced performance to refine the overall experience.

Read more: Skate Gets Biggest Playtest Update Ahead Of Early Access Launch This Summer (GameInformer)

April 25

⚫︎ While EA has confirmed that skate. is targeting a late 2025 early access release, they’ve also delivered some tough news: the game will be 100% online-only. This means no offline mode will be available, requiring players to maintain a constant internet connection to access the game and all its features.

Read more: EA's new Skate game is 100% online only, can't be played offline (Tweaktown)

Read more: Skate Has Bad News for Fans, But Confirms Early Access Launch Window (Gamerant)

March 12

⚫︎ Microtransactions have officially entered the skate. ecosystem, making their debut during the game’s closed alpha phase. Despite being in a limited invite-only testing period, the integration of in-game currency has sparked discussion among the community.

Read more: EA's Skate Adds Controversial Mechanic to Closed Alpha (GameRant)

Read more: EA Adds Microtransactions To Skate’s Closed Alpha (InsiderGaming)

February 10

⚫︎ In their latest developer update video, the skate. team responded to player feedback and unveiled new insights into the revamped trick system. The video showcased exciting additions to the trick repertoire, including wallies, slappies, and polejams—offering a fresh look at the game’s evolving mechanics.

Read more: Skate Devs Give Early Look At New Tricks (Game8)