Skate. Free Playtest Announced by EA

EA’s highly anticipated free-to-play skateboarding simulation, Skate (stylized as skate.), has opened console playtesting. Discover how to secure your spot!

Console Playtesting for Skate Is Now Live

Sign Up Now for Beta Access and Limited Rewards

First revealed in June 2020 with periodic teasers, skate. has officially launched playtesting for PlayStation and Xbox consoles. While PC beta dates remain unconfirmed, players can register as Insiders to receive updates.

The game’s official X (Twitter) account suggests console playtests began as early as September, with December footage circulating. Developer Full Circle continues inviting players to join testing as active development progresses.

To participate in beta testing, visit EA’s official website and navigate to Skate’s Insider Playtesting page. Early testers gain access to exclusive rewards including an in-game skateboard and sticker pack upon Early Access launch.

Scheduled for Early Access in 2025, skate. marks the franchise’s first installment since Skate 3 nearly ten years ago. This free-to-play live-service title will be available across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Set in San Vansterdam, it promises an evolved experience for the veteran skateboarding series, as detailed in Full Circle’s YouTube developer interviews.