Skate Early Access Release Date Confirmed for September 16, 2025 EA and Full Circle lock in the highly anticipated Skate early access launch, bringing players back to San Vansterdam after 15 years

After months of speculation and record-breaking playtest sign-ups, Skate fans finally have an official release date. EA and developer Full Circle have confirmed that Skate will enter early access on September 16, 2025, for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA app).

📅 Official Release Date

Early Access Launch: September 16, 2025
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

Originally teased for Summer 2025, the date was finally locked in via a new trailer.

🌆 A Living Skateboarding Sandbox

Set in the massive multiplayer city of San Vansterdam, Skate promises to be an “ever-evolving online skateboarding sandbox.”
Key features include:

Frostbite Engine physics for realistic skating.
Return of the “Flick-it” control system.
New tricks like wallies, slappies, and firecrackers to expand gameplay.

🎶 Content at Launch

At release, Skate will ship with:

100+ songs on the official soundtrack.
Extensive customization options for skaters.
A content model designed for ongoing updates and community-driven growth.

🚀 Record-Breaking Hype

Anticipation for Skate is sky-high:

Over 1 million players signed up for playtests, making it the biggest EA playtest registration in history.
Fans have already seen glimpses through trailers, leaks, and pre-alpha footage, only fueling excitement for the first new entry in more than 15 years.

📝 Final Thoughts

The Skate franchise is finally back, and with its September 16 early access release date confirmed, the countdown is on. With its open-world city, classic control system, and a massive fanbase ready to dive in, all EA and Full Circle need to do is stick the landing.