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EA Sets Oct. 7 Launch for Skate’s First Season, ‘Hesh & Fresh’

The 90s-themed rollout signals the start of a live-service plan to grow San Vansterdam through structured, battle-pass progression.

Overview

  • Season 1 runs from October 7 to December 2, marking the game’s first major early-access content drop.
  • San Vansterdam gains new skateable spots and seasonal decor, alongside a lighting update that makes the city less high-contrast and more lived-in.
  • Two limited-time events arrive: Skate-o-Ween from October 21 to November 11 and 7-Ply Maple Harvest from November 18 to December 2, each with themed cosmetics and community park updates.
  • The update adds 40 challenges that rotate weekly plus new daily, weekly, seasonal and event Tasks that award the in-game currency Tix.
  • The skate. Pass debuts with free and premium tracks totaling 82 tiers, progressing via Tix with daily grants for premium owners, as 21 new 90s-inspired songs and brands like Santa Cruz, Independent and Creature join the game.