The highly anticipated return of EA’s beloved skateboarding franchise, ‘skate.’, is officially set for an Early Access release in 2025. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through the gaming community, eager to see the revival of a series that has been dormant for over a decade.
The ‘skate.’ series, which first debuted in 2007, quickly became a favorite among skateboarding enthusiasts and gamers alike. Known for its realistic physics and innovative control scheme, the franchise set a new standard for skateboarding games. The last installment, ‘skate 3’, was released in 2010, leaving fans clamoring for more.
EA first teased the return of ‘skate.’ during EA Play in 2020, responding to years of fan petitions and social media campaigns. The development has been handled by Full Circle, a new studio formed specifically for this project. Since then, the team has been transparent about the game’s progress, sharing early footage and updates through their “The Board Room” video series. 
The decision to launch ‘skate.’ via Early Access in 2025 is part of EA’s strategy to involve the community in the development process. This approach allows players to experience the game early and provide feedback, helping shape the final product. The developers have promised more details about the Early Access phase in the coming months.
As the Early Access launch approaches, excitement continues to build. The ‘skate.’ reboot promises to bring a new generation of players into the fold while rekindling the passion of long-time fans.
