Between all the other releases this week, it’s pretty easy to forget that Skate, a free-to-play multiplayer version of the beloved skating series, is available now in early access. It’s playable on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4, PC, and Xbox One. Check out the live-action release trailer below.
Despite peaking at 81,340 concurrent players on Steam, Skate has gotten off to a rough start with server queues occurring at launch. It holds a “Mixed” rating with only 47 percent of the currently 6,734 user reviews giving it the thumbs-up. Complaints range from the replay editor not functioning and repetitive mission design to poor communication options and the lack of classic features such as death races and S.KA.T.E.
Launch is only the start, though, with developer Full Circle Studios outlining an extensive roadmap for new features and events. Season 1 begins on October 25th and adds new seasonal events, challenges, areas, and the Skate Pass. Other upcoming content includes improvements to the replay editor, player-created parks, new game modes, party voice chat, and more.
