Skate Update Teases Early Access Drop—Is EA Finally Ready to Kickflip?

Hold onto your boards, folks! After what feels like an eternity of waiting (seriously, 15 years?), EA just dropped some major hints about Skate at Gamescom’s Future Games Show, and we’re absolutely losing our minds over here.

What’s Coming in the Skate Update?

The developers were pretty coy about the details, but they basically told everyone to “keep eyes peeled for a big announcement next week.” Now, call me crazy, but when you’ve got Early Access supposedly launching this summer and we’re literally days away from September, this feels like more than just another patch note update.

Here’s the kicker – Skate Insiders got hit with maintenance from August 20-26, meaning the game’s completely inaccessible right now. Coincidence? I think not! This smells like they’re prepping for something massive, and my money’s on Early Access finally dropping.

Early Access Launch Incoming?

Let’s be real here – EA promised “Summer 2025” for Early Access, and summer’s about to peace out faster than a skater bailing on a failed kickflip. The timing couldn’t be more perfect (or suspicious, depending on how you look at it).

The game’s been stuck in Closed Alpha for months now, teasing us with glimpses of those sweet parkour features and updated mechanics. But honestly? We’ve been patient long enough. After a 15-year hiatus, skate fans deserve some actual progress.

Platform Availability Still a Mystery

Sure, we know it’s hitting Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, but what about Nintendo Switch 2? EA’s staying suspiciously quiet about that one. And don’t even get me started on the full launch date – that’s apparently still classified information.

Look, we’ll be keeping our eyes glued to Skate’s socials next week because if this isn’t the Early Access announcement we’ve all been waiting for, I might just throw my controller out the window. After 15 years, we deserve more than just developer interviews and vague promises!