Skate Playtests Now Extended to Consoles
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Electronic Arts’ skateboarding sim simply titled “Skate” was announced in June 2020, with playtesting for PC initiated a few years ago. For those on consoles who want to test it out, you can now be part of it (provided you’re picked), as developer Full Circle has now included consoles as part of the playtests.
The announcement was made in the latest Q&A for the game where it was pointed out that playtests for consoles were originally promised to kick off in Fall 2024.
EA’s Skate Has Been In Development For More Than Four Years
if you haven’t been selected yet to participate in the playtest, hang tight. we will continue to invite new players who are registered as we go.
— skate. (@skate) January 9, 2025
Remember, this is not the demo or a beta, so expect bugs and issues to be part of the experience. According to Full Circle’s FAQ for the playtest, “we’re still in the development stages of skate. and are bringing insiders like you into the game much sooner than is the norm in our industry. We’re incredibly passionate about skate. and want to ensure we’re building the best possible game, and that’s why we want you playing and providing valued feedback ahead of a worldwide launch.”
Entering the playtest does not guarantee that you’ll be able to play it. Full Circle will send invites based on “varying factors.” If you’re interested, you can register here to test the game before launch.
The console playtests include the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. A mobile playtest is also planned, but it is currently paused.
Skate is the debut game from Vancouver-based developer Full Circle, and is planned to be a free-to-play game due for release in Early Access this year. It is the fifth game in EA’s Skate series, with the last mainline titled “Skate 3” released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2010.
Another tidbit of info that should be good news for Skate fans, for the latest Skate game in development, EA brought back Deran Chung and Cuz Parry who created the original Skate games.
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