Skate Story Joins PS Plus Game Catalog Day-One on Dec. 8

Sony has announced that the surreal skateboarding game Skate Story will launch as a day-one addition to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on December 8, allowing Extra and Premium subscribers to download and play it at no additional cost. Developed by independent creator Sam Eng and published by Devolver Digital, the title arrives on PlayStation 5 alongside releases on Steam and Nintendo Switch, though it will not be available on Xbox.

In Skate Story, players control a demon constructed from glass and pain, navigating a nightmarish Underworld filled with ash, smoke, and otherworldly elements. The core quest involves skateboarding to the moon and swallowing it to achieve freedom from torment, a task assigned by the devil. Along the way, participants perform tricks such as ollies, kickflips, and grinds to battle vicious demons, rescue tortured souls, and assist quirky characters like a forgetful frog. The game emphasizes skill progression, from fragile beginner to expert skater, with diverse moves that impact scoring; repetitive tricks lead to lower points. The environment blends surreal magic with familiar urban features, creating a distinctive aesthetic that draws comparisons...