Skate Game Latest Updates

Latest Updates on skate.

2025

June 18

• Skate is rolling out its most significant playtest update before this summer's early access launch. Playtest Update 0.27 will be available on July 2, introducing upgrades, gameplay adjustments, bug fixes, and performance enhancements based on community feedback.

Read more: Skate Prepares for Early Access With Major Playtest Update (GameInformer)

April 25

• Despite narrowing down the early access window to late 2025, the skate. team confirmed the game will require a constant internet connection, with no offline mode available for solo play.

Read more: EA's Skate Will Be Online-Only, No Offline Mode (Tweaktown)

Read more: Skate Announces Early Access Timeline With One Major Caveat (Gamerant)

March 12

• EA has introduced microtransactions during skate.'s closed alpha phase. Players in the invite-only playtest can already access in-game currency purchases.

Read more: EA Faces Backlash for Adding Microtransactions to Skate Alpha (GameRant)

Read more: Microtransactions Appear in Skate's Closed Alpha Testing (InsiderGaming)

February 10

• In their latest developer update, the skate. team showcased new trick mechanics including wallies, slappies, and polejams, while responding to fan questions about the revised trick system.

Read more: Skate Developers Preview Advanced Trick Mechanics (Game8)