EA's F2P Skate Sim 'Skate.' Opens Playtesting

EA’s highly anticipated free-to-play skateboarding simulation, Skate (stylized as skate.), is now inviting players to participate in console playtesting. Dive in to discover how you can secure your spot in this exciting beta phase!

Skate Console Playtesting Now Ongoing

Register Now For Beta Access And Exclusive Rewards

After its announcement in June 2020 and subsequent teasers, skate. is finally open for playtesting on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Although no specific date has been set for the PC beta, fans can still sign up as an Insider to stay informed.

According to the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account, console playtesting has been active since as early as September, with continued sessions through December. Developer Full Circle is eager for more fans to join the playtesting process, as development continues to evolve.

To participate in the beta testing of skate., head over to EA's official website and navigate to the Skate page. Registering for Skate Insider Playtesting not only gives you early access to the game but also rewards you with exclusive in-game items, such as a skateboard and stickers, available upon the game's Early Access launch.

skate. is slated for an Early Access release in 2025, marking a significant milestone nearly a decade after Skate 3. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam. As a free-to-play, live-service game, skate. aims to deliver an "authentic evolution" of the beloved series, as highlighted by Full Circle in a previous YouTube interview.