The first Skate game in 15 years may have just released into early access, but new content is already on the horizon. Like many live-service games, Skate will have seasonal events and a “battle pass” style unlock system for cosmetics. Skate’s first season, launching in October, will introduce the skate.Pass, two events, as well as general fixes and quality-of-life updates.
Skate Season 1 Start and End Dates
Skate season 1 will start on October 7 and run until December 2.
What You Can Expect From Skate Season 1
Exact details on cosmetics and events have yet to be revealed. Season 1 will host two fall-themed events: Skate-o-ween and 7-ply Maple Harvest.
You can pre-order season 1’s skate.Pass now via two “Founder’s Packs.”
The basic Founder’s Pack retails for $25 and comes with 2,800 San Van Bucks (the in-game currency), Mocap cosmetics, Founding Founder cosmetics, and the premium season 1 skate.Pass.
The Founder’s Deluxe Pack retails for $50 and includes every Founder’s Pack item, plus 3,100 additional San Van Bucks, Meatman cosmetics, Vans Founders Old Skool shoes, and some throwback Skate tees.
EA has also shared a few details on what Seasons 2 and 3 will bring. Season 2 will introduce a new co-op mode, more seasonal events, party voice chat, new tricks like Impossibles and Handplants, and improvements to the game’s replay editor. Season 3 is set to offer more character customization options, like tattoos and leaderboards. Every new season will add fixes, quality-of-life improvements, new parks, and new brand partners.
In an attempt to curb server load issues, developer Full Circle has introduced server queues. Some players have complained about the game’s always-online requirement and have requested an offline mode. Shortly after Skate’s launch, the game has peaked at just over 78,000 concurrent players.
