Skate Story Launches December 8 for PC, PS5, Switch 2
Skate Story, a surreal skateboarding adventure developed by independent creator Sam Eng and published by Devolver Digital, launched on December 8, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game places players in control of a demon constructed from fragile glass, who enters a pact with the devil to navigate the underworld on a skateboard, devouring multiple moons to secure freedom from eternal torment.
In the game's narrative, the protagonist descends through layers of a neon-lit, dreamlike underworld resembling a distorted New York City. Encounters with eccentric inhabitants, such as floating philosopher heads, anthropomorphic animals, and other abstract entities, provide quests that unlock new areas and skating challenges. These include obstacle courses, boss battles against demonic foes, and timed sequences where tricks like ollies, kickflips, manuals, and grinds build combos to progress or attack. Crashes cause the glass character to shatter, requiring restarts from checkpoints, which emphasizes themes of perseverance and vulnerability.
Gameplay blends linear progression with brief open sections for exploration and customization, such as purchasing new...