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Skate Reboot Confirms Always-Online Model Ahead of 2025 Early Access

EA's Full Circle studio reaffirms the multiplayer sandbox design, cross-play support, and microtransaction model for the upcoming free-to-play Skate game.

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Overview

  • The upcoming Skate reboot will require a constant internet connection, with no offline mode available, to support its evolving multiplayer sandbox design.
  • Full Circle has confirmed the game is still on track for an early access launch later in 2025, following extensive community playtesting.
  • Players will experience cross-play and cross-progression across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms when the game launches.
  • Microtransactions introduced during playtests are designed to fund development and will focus on cosmetic items with no pay-to-win mechanics or locked gameplay areas.
  • Registration for the Skate Insider playtest is currently open, with a significant wave of invitations expected in June 2025.