EA's New Skate Sim Announces Playtesting

EA's highly anticipated free-to-play skateboarding simulation game, skate. (stylized as "skate."), is now open for console playtesting. Learn how to participate!

Join the Beta and Score Exclusive Rewards

Following its announcement in June 2020 and several sneak peeks, skate. is finally available for testing on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. While a PC beta launch date remains unconfirmed, fans can register as Insiders to receive updates.

According to the game's official X (formerly Twitter) account, console playtesting has been underway since December, possibly even September, as evidenced by a recent highlight reel. However, developer Full Circle continues to encourage player participation as development progresses.

To participate in the beta, visit EA's website, navigate to the skate. page, and register for the Skate Insider Playtesting program. Early access testers (Insiders) will receive exclusive in-game rewards, including a unique skateboard and stickers, upon the Early Access release.

skate. is slated for Early Access launch sometime in 2025. This marks the franchise's return after nearly a decade since Skate 3, and will be available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Set in the fictional city of San Vansterdam, it's designed as a free-to-play, live-service title promising an "authentic evolution" of the nearly 20-year-old series, as detailed in a previous Full Circle YouTube interview.