Skate free-to-play reboot enters early access Sept 16, 2025

Electronic Arts and its studio Full Circle announced that Skate, the freetoplay reboot of the long-dormant skating franchise, will enter early access on September 16, 2025. The game, set in the open-world city of San Vansterdam, will launch across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app. The release signals the continuation of a project that has been in development for several years, with EA framing Skate as a live-service title designed to evolve through ongoing player feedback.

Skate is designed as a multiplayer, massively open world where players can explore four distinct districts—Hedgemont, Gullcrest, Market Mile, and Brickswich—each offering its own atmosphere and challenges. The world is built to feel expansive and dynamic, with landmarks such as the House of Rolling Reverence, a transformed church that serves as a focal point for skaters. The city is intended to be a playground for experimentation, from parks and plazas to rooftops and large ramps, with the environment expected to adapt over time as new content is added.

From a gameplay perspective, Skate will emphasize the franchise’s signature...