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

EA's highly anticipated free-to-play skateboarding simulation, Skate (stylized as skate.), is now open for playtesting on consoles. Dive in to learn how you can secure your spot and get a taste of the action!

Skate Console Playtesting Now Ongoing

Register Now For Beta Access And Exclusive Rewards

After its initial announcement in June 2020 and subsequent teasers, skate. is finally ready for console playtesting on PlayStation and Xbox. While no specific date has been set for the PC beta, eager fans can sign up as an Insider to stay in the loop.

According to the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account, console playtesting has been underway since as early as September, with a highlight reel showcasing the progress. Developer Full Circle continues to invite fans to join the playtesting, as development is still actively ongoing.

To participate in the beta and get early access to the game, interested players should visit EA's official website and navigate to the Skate page to register for Skate Insider Playtesting. Not only will you get to experience the game before its official release, but Insiders will also receive exclusive rewards, including an in-game skateboard and stickers upon the Early Access launch.

skate. is slated to enter Early Access in 2025. This latest installment in the beloved franchise arrives nearly a decade after Skate 3 and will be available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, skate. is designed as a free-to-play, live-service game. Full Circle aims to bring an "authentic evolution" to the nearly 20-year-old series, as highlighted in a previous interview on their YouTube channel.