EA’s Skate Reboot Is Officially Releasing For Free On Xbox This September

Get your diaries out, because we’ve got a date with a game called Skate!

Yes, EA’s long-awaited Skate reboot will officially launch as a free-to-play game for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with various other platforms) on September 16th – but it’s starting in early access.

As you may know, EA has been playtesting this game for quite some time, and the intent with early access is to keep receiving feedback while continually providing “fresh challenges, cosmetics, music, world updates, and new events”.

Those who are familiar with the old Skate games should feel right at home here, but keep in mind that the reboot is a multiplayer-focused title with live service elements, meaning microtransactions will be involved and it’ll take a slightly different form to what we’ve known in the past. It’ll be interesting to see whether it can stick the landing in September.

We’ll leave you with more details about Skate below, and you can look forward to playing it next month!

“Set in the vibrant city of San Vansterdam, skate. is a multiplayer skateboarding destination offering a massive open world where players discover unique skate spots, land insane tricks and connect – or compete – with friends online. With four unique neighborhoods – Hedgemont, Gullcrest, Market Mile and Brickswich – each offering its own distinct vibe and challenges, the city is a huge playground for skaters. From parks and plazas to rooftops and massive ramps, every corner is packed with skateable spots, including the House of Rolling Reverence, a former church transformed into a trick haven for skaters.”

“At the core of skate. is the restored and improved Flick-It System, brought back to life through the Frostbite™ Engine to deliver the best skateboarding experience we have ever offered. With unparalleled precision and control, Flick-It brings the magic of the franchise back to life for a new generation of players. skate. also introduces a variety of new tricks – such as wallies, slappies and firecrackers – offering fresh ways to ride. Skatepedia serves as the ultimate resource for mastering tricks and styles, while ensuring accessibility for new players.”