Skate is aiming to arrive in early access this year, and there’s a new beta to sign up for. If you want to throw your name in the hat for the chance to playtest the game on consoles ahead of release, publisher EA has opened up registrations to do so.
Announced via X (formerly known as Twitter), those interested can sign in via the Skate Insider Playtesting program. Fancy name aside, EA hopes to receive feedback from selected players. As stated on the site, the studio is inviting people to playtest on Xbox and PlayStation. This comes after an initial playtest on PC last year.
While there’s no guarantee on how soon people will get to try the beta, EA says it’s begun to increase the number of players invited. Insiders will also receive an in-game skateboard and stickers as rewards when the game launches in early access.
skate. Insider Playtest Gameplay Highlights: September 2024
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EA also took the chance to address some community questions in the announcement video. Mainly, that console playtesting was originally slated for Fall 2024, and now “it’s here,” and that there’ll be more Black hairstyle customization options available in the final game.
Skate is a revival of the beloved skateboarding series, which has otherwise been dormant since Skate 3 released in 2010. It’s being developed by Vancouver-based studio Full Circle. The staff includes Deran Chung and Cuz Parry, who previously worked on the three mainline games.
Sadly, there are no more substantial details about Skate for the time being. Those who are taking part in playtests can’t share information about the game. But in case you missed it, developer Full Circle shared details about the revamped Flick-It system and plans for an ever-changing city back in June last year.