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EA Confirms Skate Reboot Requires Online Connection, Early Access Still Set for 2025

The highly anticipated free-to-play skateboarding game will feature a live-service model with no offline mode, as developers prepare for expanded playtests in June.

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Overview

  • Skate will require a constant online connection, with no offline mode, to support its evolving live-service multiplayer sandbox.
  • Developers reaffirm the game’s early access launch is planned for later in 2025, following a major wave of playtest invites in June.
  • The game’s design emphasizes a dynamic cityscape and live events, with ongoing updates shaped by player feedback.
  • Cross-play functionality between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC has been confirmed, along with refunds for any in-game currency purchased during playtests.
  • Skate remains in its playtesting phase, with registration open to players on all supported platforms.