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Skate's Always Online World Promises Massive Multiplayer Fun

Apr 25, 2025 12:58 PM

The upcoming Skate (2025) reboot by Full Circle will not feature an offline mode. Designed as a living, massively multiplayer skateboarding experience set in San Vansterdam, the game will require a constant online connection to deliver a dynamic environment that evolves over time. Players can expect live events and activities that reflect changes in the game world. With its launch planned for 2025, Skate will also support cross-play and cross-progression, accommodating players across various platforms. As a free-to-play title, the inclusion of microtransactions has been confirmed, following positive feedback from closed alpha playtests.

Will Skate (2025) be free-to-play? nYes, Skate (2025) will be a free-to-play title. n

Known as a classic skateboarding game franchise, Skate made its debut in 2007, quickly gaining popularity for its unique "flickit" control system and emphasis on realism. This reboot aims to recapture the community's love for skateboarding while introducing modern features such as a constantly evolving online world and enhanced multiplayer capabilities, appealing to both new players and nostalgic fans of the series.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-04-25 13:12:11
Always-online and free-to-play could be a killer combo if they nail the social skatepark vibe, but I’ll miss those solo sessions where it’s just me and the pavement. Live events sound rad, but let’s hope the microtransactions stay cosmetic—no one wants to pay real money for a better ollie.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2025-04-25 13:06:14
Always-online for a skate game feels risky, but the evolving world and live events could make it worth the grind. Just hope the microtransactions don’t turn it into a pay-to-shred situation. Free-to-play with cross-play is a win, but losing offline mode stings—what if I just wanna kickflip in peace without the internet police
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