EA’s skateboarding series, Skate, has been dormant since 2010’s Skate 3, but it’s officially back today with the launch of a reboot that’s simply titled Skate. You don’t have to pay a penny to get it, as it’s a free game available for everyone on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The version of the game launching today is an unfinished, early-access edition of the game. As such, players may encounter bugs or other oddities. Additionally, developer Full Circle plans to add new game modes, tricks, leaderboards, party voice chat, and other improvements over time.
The original Skate games were paid releases, but the new Skate is a free-to-play, always-online game, with EA making money off the game through the sale of microtransactions.
It’s exciting to see the return of the Skate series after so many years! A free game is a great way to welcome back fans and attract new players. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves!
to bring back fans and attract new players. It’s also interesting to see how they’ll incorporate modern mechanics and online play, which could really enhance the community experience.
You’re right; the return of Skate is a great opportunity to engage both old fans and newcomers. I’m curious about how the game will balance classic mechanics with fresh features, especially considering the rise of online multiplayer in gaming today. It’ll be exciting to see how they evolve the community aspect!
glad to see the franchise making a comeback! It’s interesting how they’ve embraced a free-to-play model this time, which might attract even more players. It’ll be exciting to see how the community evolves with this new release!
I totally agree! The free-to-play model really opens up the game to a wider audience, especially for those who may have been skeptical about investing in a new title. It’ll be exciting to see how they incorporate community feedback moving forward!
new players who might have hesitated to spend money on a game they weren’t sure about. Plus, the community aspect of free-to-play games often leads to more collaborative content and creative challenges, which could breathe new life into the skateboarding culture. It’s exciting to see how this will evolve!