After a 15-year wait, the beloved Skate series has finally returned to early access, and exciting new content is already on the horizon! Just like many modern live-service titles, Skate will feature seasonal events and a “battle pass” style progression system for unlocking cool cosmetics. The very first season, launching this October, will introduce the all-new skate.Pass, two special events, along with essential bug fixes and general quality-of-life improvements.
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Skate Season 1: Dates to Mark Your Calendar
Skate’s inaugural season is set to kick off on October 7 and will run through December 2.
What’s Rolling into Skate Season 1?
While specific details on all the new cosmetics and events are still under wraps, Season 1 promises two exciting fall-themed events: “Skate-o-ween” and “7-ply Maple Harvest.”
You can already get a head start by pre-ordering Season 1’s skate.Pass through two exclusive “Founder’s Packs.”
The basic Founder’s Pack is available for $25. It includes 2,800 San Van Bucks (the in-game currency), stylish Mocap cosmetics, exclusive Founding Founder cosmetics, and the premium Season 1 skate.Pass.
For those looking for more, the Founder’s Deluxe Pack is priced at $50. This premium bundle grants you everything from the standard Founder’s Pack, plus an additional 3,100 San Van Bucks, unique Meatman cosmetics, classic Vans Founders Old Skool shoes, and some nostalgic throwback Skate tees.
Publisher EA has also teased future content, giving us a glimpse into what Seasons 2 and 3 will bring. Season 2 is planned to introduce a brand-new co-op mode, more seasonal events, integrated party voice chat, exciting new tricks like Impossibles and Handplants, and significant enhancements to the game’s replay editor. Looking ahead, Season 3 will focus on expanding character customization with options like tattoos and the addition of competitive leaderboards. Furthermore, every new season will deliver crucial bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, fresh parks to explore, and new brand partnerships.
In response to initial server load challenges, developer Full Circle has implemented server queues. Some players have voiced concerns about the game’s always-online requirement, expressing a desire for an offline mode. Since its launch, Skate has achieved a peak of over 78,000 concurrent players.