September 16, 2025: While Skate is now available on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Epic Games Store, it is still showing as "Coming Soon To Early Access" on Steam despite SteamDB confirming a release time of 17:00 UTC which has now passed. This is likely due to a bug in the system that should be resolved shortly.
The Skate early access release date is finally here, so skateboarding fans can jump on their decks and shred their way around San Vansterdam after years of waiting for the next game in the series. This may not be Skate 4 in name, but you'll still be using the classic Flick-It system to pull off audacious tricks while completing challenges in what EA are calling the "next evolution of the Skate series." There are some big changes being introduced, such as making this latest instalment free-to-play, so here's everything you need to know about when Skate early access is out and what you'll have access to at launch.
When is Skate early access out?
The Skate early access release date has been set for Tuesday September 16, 2025, when all players will be able to get involved on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The release time has been confirmed as 5pm UTC, which translates to:
- West Coast US: September 16 @ 10am PDT
- East Coast US: September 16 @ 1pm EDT
- UK: September 16 @ 6pm BST
- Central Europe: September 16 @ 7pm CEST
Some players have even earlier early access that is happening right now, if they were involved in previous playtesting or had signed up to Skate Insiders for an invite – however the deadline to register for that was June 27 so it's too late now, but at least there isn't much longer to wait.
Is Skate early access free?
Yes, Skate early access is completely free, so once it's released you can download it from the digital storefront of your choice without spending any money. While you can continue to play for free, there will be several Founders Packs available to purchase if you want to support the game directly while unlocking bonus items, along with plenty of optional microtransactions for cosmetic items to customize your skater and board with.
What's included in Skate early access?
As this is early access, you aren't getting the full and final version of Skate as it's still in development and being shaped by feedback. However, there is plenty to sink your teeth into including the expansive San Vansterdam map with four distinct neighborhoods to explore, multiplayer including full cross-play and cross-progression, and new off-board mechanics such as climbing, scaling and jumping to experiment with. There's lots more to come, and you can see what the future plans are on the Skate early access roadmap.
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