Skate Game: All the Latest Updates

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2025

June 18

Ahead of its early access launch this summer, Skate will receive its most significant playtest update yet. Playtest Update 0.27 goes live on July 2, introducing numerous enhancements, adjustments, fixes, and performance upgrades based on extensive community input.

Read more: Skate Gets Biggest Playtest Update Ahead Of Early Access Launch This Summer (GameInformer)

April 25

While Skate has narrowed its early access release window to late 2025, the developers confirmed the game will not include an offline mode. Players will require a constant internet connection to access all game features and content.

Read more: EA's new Skate game is 100% online only, can't be played offline (Tweaktown)

Read more: Skate Has Bad News for Fans, But Confirms Early Access Launch Window (Gamerant)

March 12

EA has introduced microtransactions to Skate during its ongoing alpha stage. Despite the current closed, invite-only playtest, the game already features implemented in-game currency systems.

Read more: EA's Skate Adds Controversial Mechanic to Closed Alpha (GameRant)

Read more: EA Adds Microtransactions To Skate’s Closed Alpha (InsiderGaming)

February 10

During their regular update video, Skate developers addressed community comments, revealing new details about the updated trick system. The showcase featured new maneuvers including wallies, slappies, and polejams.

Read more: Skate Devs Give Early Look At New Tricks (Game8)