Skate Early Access Drops This Summer: Here’s How to Get In and What’s New

Get ready to hit the streets—EA’s long-awaited Skate (also known as Skate 4 or skate.) is finally rolling into early access at the end of this summer! Whether you’re on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or even mobile, there’s a lot to get excited about. Here’s everything you need to know about when and how you can jump in for a sneak peek at the new San Vansterdam, plus what’s new and improved in this massive update.

Early access for Skate starts July 2 as part of Playtest Update 0.27
Sign up as a Skate Insider by June 27 to join
Exclusive rewards, upgraded graphics, and expanded customization
New features: bigger player servers, more lively world, fresh missions, and a new neighborhood

How to Get Early Access to Skate

EA has officially announced that early access for Skate is dropping on July 2. To join the action, you need to register as a Skate Insider by June 27—don’t miss the deadline! This early access is part of the Playtest Update 0.27, so you’ll get to test out the latest features and help shape the future of the game.

What’s New in Playtest Update 0.27?

There’s a ton of fresh content and upgrades in this update. Here’s a quick look at what’s coming:

Revamped San Vansterdam: Expect more pedestrians, traffic, cars, graffiti, and a city that feels truly alive.
UI upgrades: The game’s interface now pops with more personality, sound effects, and snappy animations.
Server capacity increased: Now up to 150 skaters can shred together, making for bigger and wilder sessions.
New neighborhood: Explore the Market Mile with fresh missions and challenges.
Customization upgrades: “Big changes” are here, giving you more freedom with new hairstyles, emotes, gestures, and plenty more ways to make your skater stand out.

Exclusive Rewards for Early Birds

If you jump in early, you’ll unlock exclusive in-game rewards like unique skateboards, swag, and stickers—just for participating in the early access playtest. Perfect for showing off your OG status when the game fully launches.

Development Journey and What’s Next

Skate (Skate 4/skate.) was first teased back in 2020, and it’s been a wild ride since then. The dev team has been hard at work, even rebuilding the iconic Flick-It system and adding new moves like “flumping.” Playtests have been running since 2022, with tons of feedback from the community shaping the game’s direction.

There’s still no confirmed full release date for Skate, but with this early access, fans finally have a chance to get hands-on and see what’s in store. Don’t forget—register as a Skate Insider by June 27 if you want in!