Skate Early Access: Release Times, Features & Platforms

EA's Skate series will finally welcome fans back to the much-anticipated Skate game. The franchise name is simply labeled Skate for this new title, and players will have early access with regional launch times being confirmed.

Early access began on September 16, 2025, and will last till September 17, depending on the player's time zone. Early access is available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, and it will support cross-play and cross-progression without restrictions.

Skate will be the first new title in the series since Skate 3, released in 2010. Skate was developed by Full Circle as a modern reboot that combines the core skating mechanics from the series with a live-service model to keep players engaged over time.

Global Release Times for Skate Early Access

The rollout is staggered by time zones, with players in different regions able to access it slightly different times. EA has confirmed the global launch schedule will be as follows:

• September 16:

  • 10 AM PT / 1 PM EDT / 5 PM GMT / 10:30 PM IST

  • 6 PM CET / 8 PM TRT

• September 17:

  • Midnight UTC+7 / 2 AM JST / 4 AM AEDT / 5 AM NZDT

This global schedule will allow all players around the world to join the early access in a 24 hour window. With a wide ranger of platforms and cross-play already in place, Skate is set to be one of the most accessible sports title launches this year.

Features, Gameplay and What’s New

Skate will be an online always-on free to play title unlike the previous titles. The developers have confirmed that while not all features will be available at launch, the game will continue to grow through updates.

Key features at launch:

• An open-world city (Sna Vansterdamn) divided into four neighborhoods..
• Dynamic updates for new challenges, music, and events.
• Future patches will add new tricks, game modes, and leaderboards.
• Cross-play that allows the player to skate together regardless of what platform they are using.

The developers characterize Sna Vansterdamn as an evolving city built to change as the game grows in the future. Community feedback will factor into the development of those updates making sure the experience exceeds early-access as the changes come to life.

Realistic Skate gameplay with updated camera settings. Almost looks like a whole different game. #skate pic.twitter.com/EhTbLYSTpy

— Shawn (@milky_irl) September 13, 2025

What the Launch Means for Players

The launch of Skate in early access is not just a resurgence of an old franchise. It returns the skating gameplay fans enjoyed in the late 2000s. New players have the opportunity to try out the growing game for free.

By embracing a live-service model, EA and Full Circle aim to keep the game relevant well beyond launch. The focus on community-driven updates suggests that the developers want players to feel directly involved in shaping Skate’s future.

Looking Ahead

If the regular updates and gameplay evolution come to fruition, Skate could not only return as a fan favorite, but also a staple of sports gaming. Nostalgia, accessibility and forward-looking design all make this relaunch one of EA's most ambitious efforts in years.