EA’s Skate Game Is Now Open for Playtesting: Here’s How You Can Give It a Try
Skate, the long-awaited skateboarding simulation game from Electronic Arts, is about to be released, with an early access version scheduled for spring. But enthusiastic players can crush even earlier. Closed play testing is ongoing, and EA is inviting players to sign up.
According to reports, the game test is suitable for PC, Xbox and PlayStation EA’s Insider game testing website For the game, the publisher said it has increased the number of players invited to try Skate ahead of its early release. Participants will be rewarded with in-game skateboards and stickers.
It is important to note that the playtest is closed and participants are not allowed to post any screenshots or streams of the playtest online and must Agree to the terms program. EA says playtesters will provide feedback and “help shape the future of skateboarding.” (Lowercase is the capitalization style for EA games.)
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skating is First announced as Skate 4 in 2020but had never heard of the title until last summer, when Trailer I Think You Should Leave Comics Tim Robinson Released as part of the Summer Games Festival. The previous game in the series, Skate 3, debuted in 2010.
The game’s official website contains developer diaries and videos, but the last one posted was is in June 2024. Skate will be free to play with cosmetic microtransactions.