As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled to share that Electronic Arts and Full Circle have just dropped Volume 4 of their insider series, The Grind, shedding light on their upcoming free-to-play skateboarding game, Skate (stylized as skate.). This latest installment delves deep into the game’s vibrant cityscape, San Vansterdam, revealing fascinating details about each of its neighborhoods and highlighting some of the most iconic skate spots. What’s more, it hints at the game having a narrative, with the city playing a pivotal role, albeit in a unique way compared to its predecessors.
In the “Q&A” part of The Grind, the initial question asked was, “Will there be a continuing narrative or campaign?” To put it another way, past versions of Skate had a single-player story that chronicled a custom skater’s rise to pro stardom. The developer’s response to this question indicates that the upcoming game will indeed have some sort of narrative, but it won’t be the traditional campaign structure found in earlier games.
According to the post, the tale revolves around guiding players on mastering skating skills and making the best use of their time in the city of San Vansterdam when they first start the game.
Finish tasks, explore tours, and familiarize yourself with the world you’ve joined. The saga of Skate. is about San Vansterdam, a city where you, a fresh arrival, find your place and leave your imprint. Once upon a time, San Vansterdam was a haven for skaters, but M-Corp dismantled it, fleeing to a location with no extradition agreement.
In other words, Full Circle indicates that the beginning of Skate is merely an introduction, implying that both the city of San Vansterdam and the connections between the game’s characters will undergo further development throughout the storyline.
The journey of the player commences in Hedgemont, the initial neighborhood explored in the game Skate. Here, Vee, your digital guide, will introduce you to concepts such as Missions, Challenges, Slappy’s skate shops, and much more. Additionally, a glimpse of the skatepark situated beneath the neighborhood’s bridge, along with a location near the waterfront, is provided. The other three neighborhoods, Gullcrest Village, Market Mile, and Brickswitch, are also briefly shown to the players.
If you’re eager to dive into the world of Skate, here’s some good news! Those who responded before June 27th have already secured an invitation. Invitations are being sent out in batches, with the latest round going out today. Starting July 22nd, invites will be sent daily to everyone who RSVPed after June 27th. So, if you’re one of those who responded before the 27th, keep an eye on your emails for your access invitation.
The exact launch date for the early access version of Skate remains undisclosed, however, it’s expected to be released during summer 2025. In this month’s issue of The Grind, they mentioned that details about when playtesters can share their gameplay experiences will be revealed in the upcoming edition. Given that new issues come out monthly, this could potentially hint at an early access launch in August, but remember, this is all speculation.
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